American filmmaker Darren Aronofsky acknowledged the similarities in his 2010 film Black Swan, but denied that Black Swan was inspired by Perfect Blue; his previous film Requiem for a Dream features a remake of a scene from Perfect Blue.
Is Perfect Blue Bad?
Parents need to know that Perfect Blue is an animated thriller with serious violence and death, including recurring images of stabbing victims with their eyes gouged out.
Is Black Swan worth watching?
First, it’s highly original–and I love originality. Second, from a psychological point of view, there are many possible interpretations and it’s a great portrait of madness. But overall, Black Swan is a very, very good film.
Why is perfect blue so good?
It’s a masterpiece in every possible way. From the way it uses its colors and direction to the voice acting and the detailing of each scene, everything works so well together that it is almost impossible not to awe in its amazingness. Perfect Blue manages to show that true horror is experienced in many ways.
Did Perfect Blue inspire Inception?
The popular American film Inception was definitely influenced by Paprika. Another highly influential Kon film is Perfect Blue, a psychological thriller that follows Mima, a former idol who quits her singing career in order to pursue a life as an actress.
What was the inspiration for Black Swan?
Black Swan is a psychological horror masterpiece, heavily inspired by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s The Red Shoes and Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Double, about a ballerina who becomes so obsessed with her art that it takes over her personal life.
Is Perfect Blue a masterpiece?
That thin outline was the plot of the original Perfect Blue light novel by Yoshikazu Takeuchi; Kon takes the story of a stalked starlet and elevates it into something disturbing and unforgettable by putting us inside Mima’s disintegrating personality. Perfect Blue is a masterpiece not of plot, but of perspective.
Why is Akira a 15?
This movie has incredible amounts of sci-fi violence, ranging from spectacular, large-scale battles and explosions, to angry mobs, guns and shooting and motorcycle fights. Many characters are shot, and blood is on display. A major character loses an arm. Dogs are shot.
Why is Black Swan Rated R?
The Black Swan is rated R by the MPAA for strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, language and some drug use.
Is perfectperfect blue similar to Black Swan?
Perfect Blue doesn’t follow the exact same plot as Black Swan but there are striking similarities.
Is Satoshi’s Perfect Blue better than Black Swan?
While not objectively better, because I am not God and unfortunately cannot legislate on something as arbitrary as artistic taste, Satoshi’s Perfect Blue does represent particular aspects of anxiety, obsession, and madness in a manner arguably more impactful and far more engaging than the undeniably well-made Black Swan.
What is your review of Black Swan (2019)?
Black Swan is a fantastic film that’s brilliantly put together and features fantastic performances.
Does Black Swan have a trailer?
When Black Swan was released, I’d seen nothing in the way of trailers or promotional material, save for the awesome poster atop this review and precisely one review of the film that liked it well enough.
