A mix up of classic sci fi literature (1984, Brave New World, et cetera) and awesome action. It sort of drags somewhat early on, but once it picks up, the payoff is just so awesome.
Deranged, fucked up, with a lot of black humor and a lot of bizarre violence. Also, I don't think shoving a lightbulb up a woman's privates would make the sound of a balloon stretching. That meaning the sound effects in this thing are weird...
Satoshi Kon is an excellent director, and this is a clear example of why. A twisting, turning, psychological thriller about a popstar-turned-actress that is just insane. Only problem is the dubbing in the version that I watched...it was...eh....