Review of Audition (2000) by Anthony P — 29 Jan 2012
Audition is a Japanese horror film but you wouldn't think it from the opening hour. It plays as more of a romantic drama with hints of comedy (mainly coming through the actual audition scene) and leaves the audience wondering what direction the film is actually going in.
The last half an hour is exciting though, with a gruesome scene to show why this was labeled horror in the first place. Although the effects were used to full effect, and believe me, they don't cut much out, the use of camera work was often distracted and amateurish.
The lack of a dolly and stedicam made me feel queasy at times, as if it were a home movie. Annoying and slow, but the final scenes just about make up for it.
This review of Audition (2000) was written by Anthony P on 29 Jan 2012.
Audition has generally received positive reviews.
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