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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 39 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 34 out of 39
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  1. CraigB.
    Aug 4, 2004
    10
    Brilliant. This movie really says alot about the self-deception that can motivate people in their pursuit of sexual relationships and the disingenuous interactions that can result from such delusion. I appreciated the unexpected turns that this film makes. I never knew from minute to minute in which direction the movie would go, and to me that is the sign of a creative screenplay.
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  2. nicka
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    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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  3. Rich
    Sep 5, 2007
    9
    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.
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  4. SimonG
    Jun 12, 2010
    6
    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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  5. [Anonymous]
    Sep 28, 2001
    9
    No doubt one of the two or three scariest films I have seen in last 5 years.
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  6. AndreaV.
    Apr 8, 2005
    10
    AWESOME.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. DavidL
    May 10, 2005
    10
    OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG WTF?
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  8. robz.
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    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.
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  9. VeryGilbertMulroneycakes
    Oct 25, 2003
    8
    You may need a full radiation suit to watch it. It's nasty, and brutish, and not anything like short enough. It's horrible. It's incredibly horrible. At times it's more horrible than the word "horrible" could ever imply. But it's good: eerie, unsettling, disturbing, and did I say "horrible"? Oh good. Just don't watch it if you've just eaten. Or ever want to eat again. Japanese.… Expand
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  10. BillS.
    Feb 24, 2004
    9
    This is a truly surprising movie. It starts out as an endearing story of a lonely man who is encouraged by his son to find a new wife. The woman he choses is, well, different. The truly horrifying ending caused me to have to watch the last three scenes again to find out exactly what happened.
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  11. KrisL.
    Apr 3, 2004
    9
    From a subtle romance story to one of true suspense and horror - one of Miike Takashi's bests, if not the best. Actress Eihi Shiina's disturbingly memorable line ("Kiri Kiri Kiri Kiri...") will echo in your subconscious for a long time.
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  12. TheElusivePossom
    Jun 24, 2004
    9
    I had been waiting a long while to see this eastern beauty, but expecting to see a "Dark Water/Ring"-esque horror, I instead came across a twisted sexual thriller that turned on as much as it did bewilder and disturb. You'd think it was a poorly-developed romance film for the first half of the film, until things take a turn for the sicker after some sex (isn't it always the way?). Not scary, but definitely a thinker...10 out of 10 easy (I gave it 9).… Expand
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  13. XoeE.
    May 28, 2005
    10
    One of the best movies I have ever seen, even though some parts are disgusting, it is mesmerizing, and I did not even mind the subtitiles. lol.
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  14. RJ
    Sep 18, 2007
    8
    "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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  15. PeterB.
    Dec 12, 2006
    2
    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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  16. sidewinder572
    Feb 16, 2006
    10
    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.
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  17. TC
    Aug 24, 2009
    3
    Not scary. Not disgusting. Boring.
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  18. kammi666
    Dec 10, 2010
    9
    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 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
  19. wiiisawesome396
    Mar 16, 2011
    9
    I absolutely love this movie. It is a brilliant combination of romance and horror. Takashi Miike really made this movie pure genius. One thing I love about this movie is the fact it starts off slow and then pops up right at the end. Some people not like this movie because of this, however. The script is great and the characters fit the story so well it's not even funny. The flaws with this movie is that it is really long (over 2 hours in length). Also, the movie had some parts when you didn't know what was going on. Hence, this is a fabulous movie and if you love J-horror, this is one you should watch. It is much better than a lot of American horror films these days and will keep you entertained from start to finish.… Expand
  20. TTW107
    May 9, 2012
    8
    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 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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Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    80
    A warning is virtually mandated: No one who's even the least bit squeamish should even think about seeing Audition. But, if you have a taste for the disturbing, it's a trip that will stay with you for some time.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    80
    The picture is about victims -- but it's also a great, sick rush with a kicker on the level of "The Vanishing."
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  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    The most startling aspect of this slow-building horror movie is how unexpectedly it morphs from a quietly romantic suspense yarn to a flat-out tale of terror that may have some viewers hiding under their seats.
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