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nickaSep 9, 2006

Horrible, unnerving, grisly, haunting, this film works because it doesn't do what you think it will, some of the scenes are quite gut wrenching and difficult to watch but regardless this is another superb effort from Miike.

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robz.Apr 12, 2009

It's been a few months now, and the images of the movie are still vivid in my mind. It is disturbing, and shocking. But yet, that's what I look for in a horror movie. From the moment that phone rings in her apartment with the shock It's been a few months now, and the images of the movie are still vivid in my mind. It is disturbing, and shocking. But yet, that's what I look for in a horror movie. From the moment that phone rings in her apartment with the shock scene, the action never lets up.… Expand

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RichSep 5, 2007

This is Miike at his best, creating a film that will confuse and disturb you. The first half starts as a peaceful romantic comedy, and then, slowly builds up to the squirm inducing finale. Yes the start may seem slow, but it all adds to the This is Miike at his best, creating a film that will confuse and disturb you. The first half starts as a peaceful romantic comedy, and then, slowly builds up to the squirm inducing finale. Yes the start may seem slow, but it all adds to the effect of luring you into a false sense of security. Brilliant.… Expand

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TTW107May 9, 2012

What a crazy f*cking broad! It was actually not as disturbing as I thought it would be. For about five minutes towards the end I found myself sitting with my mouth wide open staring in awe at the screen. But that's really the only disturbingWhat a crazy f*cking broad! It was actually not as disturbing as I thought it would be. For about five minutes towards the end I found myself sitting with my mouth wide open staring in awe at the screen. But that's really the only disturbing part of it. Whether you find it disturbing or not, you cannot deny that this is a masterpiece of horror. I will definitely come back to this movie from time to time.… Expand

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Ryanosaur2000Jan 1, 2013

One of my all-time favourite horrors. Audition plays with your emotions like all good horrors should and the mundane setting adds to the impact of the nightmarish ending. This is maybe not a movie for those looking for a supernatural horrorOne of my all-time favourite horrors. Audition plays with your emotions like all good horrors should and the mundane setting adds to the impact of the nightmarish ending. This is maybe not a movie for those looking for a supernatural horror such as Ringu, or for those looking for slasher fare - this is cold blooded, psychological horror at it's best in my opinion.… Expand

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PeterB.Dec 12, 2006

This movie was awful. I honestly cannot see what everyone else sees in it. Not only is it technically unimpressive--the cinematography was a subpar attempt to imitate a high schooler's video or photo skills-- the storyline was terrible. This movie was awful. I honestly cannot see what everyone else sees in it. Not only is it technically unimpressive--the cinematography was a subpar attempt to imitate a high schooler's video or photo skills-- the storyline was terrible. It took over an hour to even get into any kind of real story, and then the last half hour or so was a trippy, ridiculous and confusing rehash of the crap from first hour. Acting is poor, screenplay is unimpressive, and worst of all- IT'S NOT SCARY! Disturbing, yes, but scary it certainly is not. The unexpected turns that people talk about are not like you'd expect--they're just points in the movie where the director couldn't figure out where to go and instead said "ya know what? I'm gonna just completely change everything just to mess with people!" Avoid if at all possible.… Expand

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TCAug 24, 2009

Not scary. Not disgusting. Boring.

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JacobparkerMay 14, 2013

The movie begins as a love story and if you think that this is not a horror movie, then you are wrong. At the end it happens.
the unexpected.
The Shocking.

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LowbrowCinemaApr 3, 2015

Like a slap in the face to middle aged men, AUDITION is an audacious and pitch perfect examination of true misogyny and the real fear men have of women. The film works on too many levels to count. As astounding today as it was in 1999.

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PanchogulMay 24, 2020

No fue lo que esperaba, los primeros 70 minutos fueron insoportables, parecía un descabellado culebrón cursi sacado de algún capítulo de Mujer Casos de la Vida Real, luego por fin se desencadenan los momentos supuestamente retorcidosNo fue lo que esperaba, los primeros 70 minutos fueron insoportables, parecía un descabellado culebrón cursi sacado de algún capítulo de Mujer Casos de la Vida Real, luego por fin se desencadenan los momentos supuestamente retorcidos ejecutados sin razón de ser y sin ninguna gracia. Por momentos percibí cierto machismo implícito que sólo sirve como la base de la historia.
A nivel técnico no hay nada interesante que resaltar ni mucho menos de las actuaciones.… Expand

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PhoenixDownJun 11, 2017

Quite simply the best horror film I have ever seen. It is visceral, intensely disturbing and unforgettable. I have seen many films which have made these claims, but Audition is one of the very few that have delivered. This is largely due toQuite simply the best horror film I have ever seen. It is visceral, intensely disturbing and unforgettable. I have seen many films which have made these claims, but Audition is one of the very few that have delivered. This is largely due to the fact that first half of the film is a bitter sweet drama, if not a romantic comedy. Unlike the generic cast of characters who perish in your standard Western horror film, I felt empathy toward and emotionally invested in the main character - a sad, lonely yet likeable man trying to move on after the death of his wife. In many ways this is an anti-horror film, a realistic nightmare that will stay with you for years thereafter. 10/10… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 15, 2022

Man was this a truly horrific masterpiece. It was so difficult to watch that I almost didn't. The story moves along and interests you with intrigue and then when it all comes to a head you are blown away by the visceral and raw horror of theMan was this a truly horrific masterpiece. It was so difficult to watch that I almost didn't. The story moves along and interests you with intrigue and then when it all comes to a head you are blown away by the visceral and raw horror of the situation that you have found yourself in. This is for hardened horror viewers only. This made me jump a few small times but that was nothing compared to the tough and brutal scenes of torture. Very good film for anyone who can stomach it. Not the scariest although one of the most savage.… Expand

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SimonGJun 12, 2010

Interesting switch from a romance to a horror, but the end section of the movie felt a bit too 'trippy' for my tastes and it felt like the whole film was lacking in any real direction. Try it if you're a fan of horror.

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RJSep 18, 2007

"Audition" reminds me of "Psycho" and "Deliverance" (both brilliant films) in that it leads the audience into thinking the story is moving along in one direction, when all of a sudden, one crucial scene appears that changes the nature of "Audition" reminds me of "Psycho" and "Deliverance" (both brilliant films) in that it leads the audience into thinking the story is moving along in one direction, when all of a sudden, one crucial scene appears that changes the nature of everything that has come before it and the viewer turns around to see the path they have been following is suddenly no longer there, and they are lost in the deep dark woods. After Marion Crane, the only apparent protagonist of "Psycho," with whom everyone in the audience has come to care about and identify with is shockingly murdered, the audience feels stranded and misplaced like a panicked kid who has lost his mother in a gigantic spooky department store. "Audition" has a scene like that which sneaks up on you and leaves you confounded, misled, and deeply apprehensive. It's a scene where the protagonist, Aoyama, calls up the seemingly sweet, soft-spoken young woman he has fallen for, and we see her at her apartment sitting in front of the phone as it rings. I won't go into detail, but what we immediately realize from this moment is that this young woman is severely disturbed, and to be avoided at all costs. Unfortunately we, the audience, like Aoyama, have fallen into the director, Takashi Miike's, diabolical trap. Quite disturbing and memorable.… Expand

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sidewinder572Feb 16, 2006

The best film of the past 10 years. There I've said it. It's everything that a great horror movie should be and it's genius is that it's extremely boring for about the first hour until it slowly creeps up on you and The best film of the past 10 years. There I've said it. It's everything that a great horror movie should be and it's genius is that it's extremely boring for about the first hour until it slowly creeps up on you and eventually ninja kicks you in the face. Anyone who even consider themelves as a horror fan must see this film.… Expand

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kammi666Dec 10, 2010

Great movie, as someone stated before, very ninjalike lol. There were times when the acting was sub par (the scene on the stairs leading to the bar, when he sees the tongue) but when Im watching horror, I expect some bad acting, its almost asGreat movie, as someone stated before, very ninjalike lol. There were times when the acting was sub par (the scene on the stairs leading to the bar, when he sees the tongue) but when Im watching horror, I expect some bad acting, its almost as big a part of the genre as blood and gore, for all I know they were doing it on purpose.
Anyway, loved it, and I did not find it boring at all. My advice is this: when your watching a movie STOP WAITING for things to happen. Sit down, shut up, and let it take you where it wants to. If you actually pay attention to the first 2/3 of the movie, youll witness some great (and disturbing/sexist/narcissistic) character development, some comedic moments, and the joys of everyday life/business as usual/daily routine. This is what makes the ending hit that much harder. If the movie was not paced this way, it would not be memorable or as great.
Another thing- the rehash. There were things he experienced that he never could have known about, that makes a lot of people gripe but again, stop expecting things to be handed to you and you'll get it. Maybe the girl was telling him this while he was tripping. A movie does not have to overexplain things to 'work' if you have an imagination ^^
Also- I loved the ending because I have a thing against feet. ew.… Expand