AMC+Audition (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Seven years after the death of his wife, widower Shigeharu seeks advice on how to find a new wife from a colleague. Taking advantage of their position as a film company, they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu is enchanted by the quiet Asami. But soon things take a twisted turn as Asami isn’t what she seems to be.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
AMC+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily functions as a psychological horror exploring individual pathology, trauma, and the dark consequences of human relationships without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or offering an ideologically-driven solution, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a cast that is traditional for its Japanese cultural context. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional male identities and expectations, particularly regarding the objectification of women, by depicting the horrific consequences faced by the protagonist due to his approach to finding a partner.
Secondary
Takashi Miike's 'Audition' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual relationship, exploring themes of male gaze, female revenge, and psychological horror without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Audition" is a direct adaptation of Ryu Murakami's novel. All major and supporting characters maintain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of canonical gender changes.
The film "Audition" is a Japanese production based on a Japanese novel, featuring characters who are canonically Japanese. The actors cast in the film for all major roles are also Japanese, aligning with the source material's racial depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.0
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