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Audition (Uncut Special Edition) [DVD]

Ryo Ishibashi (Actor), Eihi Shiina (Actor), Takashi Miike (Director) Rated:
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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,202 ratings
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Format DVD, Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Special Edition, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled
Contributor Eihi Shiina, Jun Kunimura, Fumiyo Kohinata, Daisuke Tengan, Ry Murakami, Toshie Negishi, Ren sugi, Ryo Ishibashi, Miyuki Matsuda, Takashi Miike, Renji Ishibashi, Ken Mitsuishi, Shigeru Saiki, Yuriko Hiro'oka, Tetsu Sawaki See more
Language Japanese
Runtime 1 hour and 55 minutes

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Audition (Uncut Special Edition

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Takashi Miike
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DVD, Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Special Edition, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 55 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 23, 2005
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki, Jun Kunimura, Renji Ishibashi
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Lions Gate
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0009WFEDC
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Daisuke Tengan, Ry Murakami
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,202 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must See ... and again ... and again
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2002
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To simply reiterate the storyline of AUDITION would be an injustice ... This is a film that challenges and excites so many different emotions in the viewer, it really should be seen ... a few times .... The plot follows a good-natured but lonely widower ( Ryo Isibashi ), and his search to remarry .... He has a good job ( he works in the film industry), and a very good relationship with his son ( and dog :), yet the seven years that have passed since the death of his wife have left him alone and empty ... At the suggestion of a coworker / friend, he stages an "audition" for a new film project ... What none of the applicants realize is that the "new" film project is actually an old rejected script that is being used as a vehicle for our lonely widower to meet a perspective wife ..... What makes AUDITION a little difficult to reveiw is the fact that, more than with most films, too much info and knowledge of the plot will take away from the fun ... But that's not to say that this film isn't worth seeing many times: it IS ... I have seen it 3 times now, and I look forward to seeing it a fourth ... ok, back to the film ...Eihi Shiina is applicant #28, an extremely beautiful and shy 24 year woman ... Did I mention beautiful ??? How about mysterious ??? ... Above all, she is intelligent, with a very impressive screen presence ... And much to the delight of both Ryo and Eili, they hit it off ... So much so that our long suffering widower's flame for life is rekindled in such a way, his verve for dating and happiness outshines even his teenage son's ... At his point in the film, the story and tone turn 180 degrees ... .... What follows is so harrowing and so disturbing, and with each passing scene we the viewer think back to the set-up audition and inital giddiness of our happy couple as almost an entirely different film ... But it WORKS ... Not only that, but the way the film spins out of control only adds to it's overall impact, and leaves us feeling THAT MUCH MORE horrified .... At this point I will mention the film debut of actress Eihi Shiina, who give a performance nothing short of stunning and unforgettable ... It is very rare that an individual can induce feelings of such horror, yet leave the viewer feeling saddness and pity to the point of tears ... I can't say enough about this brilliant young actress ... While I highly recommend this film, I must say that if child abuse, amputation, or sadism and torture might leave you feeling offended or queasy, do not see this film ... But if you prefer an experience to a "movie", I can't recommend AUDITION enough ... It might have taken 40 years, but I think we've found someone who can give Norman Bates a run for his money :) ...
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Miss Pink Lemonade
5.0 out of 5 stars The film that made Miike Takashi's name synonymous with "cinematic genius" . . .
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2007
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This is Miike Takashi's magnum opus. Both beautiful and honest.

Audition is a languorous film. It slowly pulls the audience into a lonely widower's world ...

Years after the death of his wife, Shigeharu Aoyama begins seeking a new companion but to little avail. Both he and his friend lament the disappearance of the traditional Japanese woman: one who is trained in the arts, is demure, and graceful. Aoyama's friend is involved in film-casting and arranges an "audition" for Aoyama's potential mate: only the women do not know they are being auditioned for the role of "girlfriend." It is here where Aoyama meets his perfect woman . . . or is she?

What is important to know: the film is deliciously slow. It reads like a drama. And, a compelling one at that! Then ... the last twenty minutes are like successive punches to the face. They are ABSOLUTELY shocking ... nearly unbearable! But, if you require immediate gratification, this film is not for you. It is a film about human drama ... the build-up to the grand finale is very long, very deliberate. (And, it is this exact reason why the film is so very startling!!)

The cinematography is gorgeous. The soundtrack is thoughtful. The acting is impeccable. The audience genuinely cares for these characters (even Asumi). And while Aoyama may have approached finding a new love in a dishonest manner, he certainly does not deserve the grotesque, unspeakable, impending violence. Our sympathies lie with him. And, even in the final scene (without giving away ANYTHING!), Miike Takashi explains that Aoyama looks to Asami with forgiveness and tenderness (found in director's commentary).

What is most startling is that Miike Takashi HIMSELF has explained that the young woman who plays Asami Yamazaki is a method actress, so the vomit scene is REAL!! (Listen to the director's commentary for details!!) Just thought you should know;)

This film is a cautionary tale both about the pitfalls of adhering to "tradition" at all costs.

Suggested reading: Hantke, Steffen. "Japanese Horror Under Western Eyes: Social Class and Global Culture in Miike Takashi's Audition." Japanese Horror Cinema. Ed. Jay McRoy. Honolulu: U Hawaii P, 2005. 54-65.
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Kevin Stanton
4.0 out of 5 stars A 'Cut' above the rest...
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2007
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I hesitated for a while before viewing this movie. Usually movies that get such high ratings I find aren't all that. But this one was.
I won't go over the plot, it's been done here in many other reviews.
What I liked about the movie was that it took time to build up the main characters. Some say it was slow, maybe so. But the story that lead up to what happened wasn't your typical slasher flick.
These people have a character, they are fleshed out very well here. You are drawn to them as people first throughout the movie.
When the blood does begin to spill, I felt more than just fear. I actually felt sorry. Mostly for the girl. It shows her life, through flashbacks, and how horrible it became until she finally snaps.
About the flashbacks.... it got to be confusing because there were times it was hard to tell which was present day and which was in the past. And that was all I didn't like about the movie.
The slashing that takes place is purposeful, also. I know that sounds a bit sick. But the female lead character has reasons for each dismemberment that she does! Although she is a sick person, she delivers each wound with thought that goes way back in her history. She is deliberate at the time she is chopping. I found that a little different from most other shasher flicks.
This movie is indeed chilling because the characters are given such a full expression and personality. It is easy to see that when one starts a dance with this femme fatale, that it ends up fatal!
I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants a bit more than just mindless and gratuitous chopping.
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Kozzy
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Horror movie of all time
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2022
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Miike's best film for me, its got a wonderful slow burn to it, creepy atmosphere, perfect acting and wonderful directing.

I have been a huge horror fan for many years and this is my personal favorite, it just does so many things wonderfully.

If you want to get scared or you like Miikes other movies, check this out! Audition, Gozu and Rainy Dog are my person favorites of his.

This is a perfect example of how to do horror, you don't need tons of violence every second, Miike earns every second of the gory violence that happens late in this movie, as his pacing is just perfect throughout the whole movie, never jumping the gun.
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Worlds Apart
1.0 out of 5 stars A hugely overrated film.
Reviewed in Sweden on July 3, 2021
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Dont have much positive to say about this film
and you can also clearly see they killed a dog just to film a scene(towards the end) making this.
I bought it but felt I did not want such garbage in my filmcollection so I got rid of it again.
Not gonna watch any more movies by Miike.
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L.F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un chef d'oeuvre du genre à ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains + Arrow Video fait dans la qualité
Reviewed in France on September 13, 2018
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Je ne vais pas y aller par quatre chemin. J'avais beaucoup entendu parler d'Audition sans jamais le voir, ni même savoir quoi que ce soit à propos de la fin (même si je l'avais en partie devinée). Grand amateur et consommateur de films de genre, d'horreur et d'épouvante, Takashi Miike adapte un roman de Ryû Murakami que je m'empresserai de lire.

C'est le film le plus effrayant que j'ai vu depuis ces cinq dernières années, facile, et j'en ai vu des films d'horreur/épouvante, croyez-moi.

Ne vous attendez pas à voir Ichi The Killer ; c'est même là l'anti-Ichi par bien des aspects. Ici, vous serez terrifiés par la mise en scène toute en douceur et en subtilité de Miike qui arrive à rendre malaisants grand nombre de plans fixes regard caméra. Une scène "toute bête" m'a particulièrement marqué. Discussion dans un taxi, ça se passe normalement. Puis plus de sujet de conversation entre les deux passagers. Un réalisateur moyen (dans la norme j'entends) aurait fait un cut, mais non, Takashi Miike continue jusqu'au départ de l'autre passager et jusqu'à son arrivée tandis que le taxi avance, mais la caméra non, toujours en regard caméra. Une histoire passionnante que beaucoup de spectateurs modernes pourraient qualifier d'"ennuyantes" mais le film mais mal à l'aise dès les cinq premières minutes, et une heure plus tard le malaise ne vous quitte pas en plus de la terreur qui vient s'y greffer. Miike "s'amuse" dès lors avec les sentiments du spectateur et ascenseurs émotionnels en voulez vous en voilà. Sans spoiler, plusieurs personnages souffrent physiquement et j'ai ressenti la douleur de chaque seconde d'aiguillage (je reste volontairement vague).

Cerise sur le gâteau, on en arrive à comprendre la détresse du Japon, du moins du Japon de 1999, où règne une solitude d'autant plus frappante qu'elle est mêlée à une surpopulation et à des modes de vies très étranges pour ceux peu habitués aux coutumes locales. On comprend mieux la détresse de la civilisation japonaise et le pourquoi du comment le peuple japonais en vient à se divertir avec des émissions quelque peu... stupides diront nous (ce thème n'étant pas abordé directement dans le film mais se fait ressentir).

Enfin, une grande mention spéciale aux éditions Italiennes Arrow, qui proposent des films introuvables de qualité, (en Blu-ray) rarement vue, aussi bien au niveau du packaging que du contenu. Comprendre l'italien ou l'anglais s'avère préférable cela dit, mais disons que je dispose désormais d'un certain nombre de leur films et moi qui ne parle pas un mot d'Italien je pense que nombres de mes Blu-ray seront importés d'Italie donc.

En résumé, Blu-Ray Italien/Européen de qualité pour quiconque est capable de suivre un film en vost anglais et/ou Italien (et rien que le boitier à lui seul vaut l'achat, entre nous, Arrow Video fait de la qualité), ainsi qu'un chef d'oeuvre du cinéma qui m'a fait flipper comme jamais alors que je suis un habitué du genre (l'épouvante/horreur sont même mes genre de prédilections).

FONCEZ. Mais attention âmes sensibles. Vraiment. J'avais déjà vu "Ichi The Killer" du même réalisateur et bon, j'ai aimé mais j'ai jamais été réellement effrayé. Regardez "Audition" à vos risque et périls, vous êtes prévenu, ce n'est pas du cinéma pour tout le monde même si A PREMIÈRE VUE il en a l'air. Cinq étoiles, évidemment, pour la qualité du blu ray et du film.
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alansmithy
5.0 out of 5 stars ある意味先進国での嗜好の極み
Reviewed in Japan on March 18, 2020
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私の中では「SM」と言うのを題材にした映画を勧めてくれと言われたらこの映画になります。
他の村上龍さんの原作を映画化したものも世の中にはありますが、よくバランス取りながらうまく話を映画したと思います。
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Rodimak
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Film, der es wert ist...
Reviewed in Germany on January 1, 2013
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...analysiert zu werden. VORSICHT SPOILER! Die große Frage, die sich am Ende dieses abartig-kunstvollen Meisterwerks stellt, ist die Frage, was nun Traum und was tatsächliches Geschehen war. Anders als in der engl. Wikipedia-Beschreibung kann die Antwort nur lauten, dass sich diese "Zustände" zwar klar voneinander trennen lassen, aber nicht eindeutig zuordnen, wie es auch aus der dt. Wikipedia-Beschreibung hervorgeht: entweder die berüchtigte Folterszene ist Teil eines vielschichtigen Albtraums, der bereits im Hotelbett seinen Anfang genommen hat (siehe Falsches Erwachen), oder sie ist real, und das zweite Erwachen im Hotelbett ist geträumt (Wunschtraum).
Erfreulicherweise bleibt das Ende offen (d.h., dass man die letzte Szene als Fortsetzung des Albtraums oder des tatsächlichen Geschehens sehen kann), und lediglich ein zweimaliges Zubodengehen (1 x nach dem Brandy, und 1 x nach dem offensichtlichen Traum, das auch eine schlecht platzierte (und somit eher überflüssige als hilfreiche) Rückblende bzw. ein "Trennstrich" zwischen Traum und Realität sein kann) lässt darauf schließen, dass die Folterszene eine (der Sequenz des zweiten Hinfallens folgende) Traumsequenz ist: schließlich ist es, wenn man bereits am Boden liegt, in der Realität nicht gut möglich, noch einmal hinzufallen. Aber wie bereits gesagt, vielleicht handelt es sich um eine zweifelhafte Rückblende, mit der angedeutet werden soll, dass der Traum zu Ende ist, und die Realität beginnt, was für die englische Wikipedia-Version sprechen würde...

Wieso der Protagonist in seinem Albtraum - hierbei handelt es sich definitiv um einen Traum - die spärliche Einrichtung (mit dem alten Telefon und dem großen Sack am Boden) in der Wohnung seiner Auserwählten sieht, ist ein weiteres Rätsel, das sich nur dadurch lösen lässt, indem man den Film in die Kategorie "übernatürlich" einordnet, sofern man ihm keinen Logikfehler ankreiden will.
Dieser Sack, der offensichtlich ein Lebewesen (möglicherweise ein großes wildes Tier) beinhaltet - natürlich denkt man sofort an den spurlos verschwundenen Musikproduzenten -, stellt übrigens den einzigen Hinweis dar, dass es sich bei dem Mädchen in der Tat um eine üble Psychopathin handeln könnte.
Der wahre Inhalt des Jutesacks wird nie gezeigt; lediglich im Traum erscheint der verstümmelte Musikproduzent, und die Rückblende auf den "Steinernen Fisch" ist gänzlich überflüssig, umso mehr, als es in Träumen keine (aus Verständlichkeitsgründen) eingefügten Rückblenden gibt. So subtil der Drehbuchautor auch ans Werk ging, es hätte noch etwas subtiler, noch geschliffener sein können, und dann wäre der Film auch wirklich perfekt gewesen. Genau das scheint es aber in der Praxis nicht zu geben...

Die künstlichen, verstümmelten (!!!) Füße des Ballett-Lehrers und die Rückblende, in der die junge Frau ein kleines Mädchen ist, während der Ballett-Lehrer ganz und gar nicht jünger aussieht, lassen wiederum auf einen Traum schließen; ebenso sehr wie die Finger, die Zunge und das Ohr am Boden in der darauf folgenden Sequenz.
Ich würde meinen, dass eher mehr dafür spricht, dass alles nur ein böser Traum gewesen ist, der insbesonderere in seiner Anfangsphase (Erwachen, Treffen mit dem Freund, Regerge) sehr realitätsnah erscheint, in der Folge aber immer mehr in typisch traumhafte Unmöglichkeiten abdriftet, wie es beim Falschen Erwachen der Fall ist. Evidenz dafür gibt es indes keine, und es soll auch keine geben!
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