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If you're reading this review and have not seen the movie yet, just know that the first 20 minutes are horrible! Its just ridiculous and way too silly and you'll probably have the urge to turn it off....My advice is to be patient and you will definitely be rewarded in the end. Around the time the main character, Onuki meets Paco is when the film turns serious and you will get captivated by the imagination and tragedy of the story.Paco and the Magical Picture Book is a film that's meant to be enjoyed not only by kids, but also adults, however, both will appreciate it for different reasons. Kids will be attracted to the movie for its bright colors, amazing CGI and playful music. Adults on the other hand will find that they can identify with at least one of the characters in their own personal way.If you're a fan of "Memories of Matsuko" or "Kamikaze Girls", then you will most likely enjoy Paco and the Magical Picture Book. This director has a very distinct style of storytelling and his movies are always very entertaining, yet more reflective than most mainstream films. Tetsuya Nakashima, the director, somehow always manages to create characters that you sympathize with and care about which is a rare thing to do. If I had to rank his three mentioned films, I would say that "Memories of Matsuko" is by far the best, followed by "Kamikaze Girls" and then "Paco and the Magical Picture Book".Overall, this film was very magical and extremely touching. The acting was great by everyone involved and I seemed to connect with all the characters and empathize with them as well. Like I said before, if you enjoyed Nakashima's previous works, this one should be a sure thing!
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