Perfect Blue
Title: Perfect Blue (1997)
Original Title: Pâfekuto burû
IMDb RATING: 8/10
Director: Satoshi Kon
Writers: Sadayuki Murai, Yoshikazu Takeuchi, Rika Takahashi
Studio: Madhouse
Stars
- Junko Iwao
- Rica Matsumoto
- Shinpachi Tsuji
Format: Movie
Duration: 1 hr. 20 min
Genre: Dementia, Drama, Horror, Psychological
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Story:
Mima Kirigoe, a successful pop singer from the idol group CHAM!, aspires to be a serious actress. Her manager, Rumi Hidaka, pushes her towards this aim, much to the displeasure of some admirers, particularly one named Me-Mania. Mima obtains a role in a violent detective TV thriller, “Double Bind,” where she plays a damaged lady forced into dark scenarios.
Mima struggles to adjust to her new work path. To make matters worse, a website appears that details her life in an unsettlingly detailed manner, blurring the borders between truth and a fictional online persona. Meanwhile, a string of horrific occurrences shakes her world. Mima fights to maintain her sanity while balancing her demanding acting role and her distorted perception. A mysterious woman appears, representing all that Mima left behind as an idol. This duplicate commits violent crimes, increasing Mima’s insecurity.
A failed J-pop idol who sees herself as the Mima Pop idol. There are several unresolved mysteries in the film.
Review:
Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller that dives into themes of identity, obsession, and the darker side of popularity. It’s a mind-bending experience that you’ll remember long after the credits roll.
The story, script, cinematography, and visual effects are all great. The way the director presents the scene is mind-blowing. It’s a must-see for anime fans.