Masterful blend of psychological tension and celebrity obsession in a Hitchcockian style. Kon Satoshi invites us into Mima's life, filled with fan adoration and ethical decisions. A confronting but brutally honest portrayal of celebrity culture and it's powerful influence in contemporary society. I was completely captivated as the story unfolded, but at the same time, with each fold opening, it would close again three more times. I was no longer a viewer, but an investigator. An apparent motif in the film is reflections, and perhaps Kon himself was mirroring the society and culture he noticed around him.
As soon as the film ends, an immediate second viewing is absolutely necessary.
