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Air Doll

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A blow-up doll is given a soul and falls in love with a video store clerk.
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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times It’s the flatly sentimental approach to the premise that throws Kore-eda off his game. Feb 3, 2022 Full Review Dave White TheWrap Thanks to Kore-edas characteristic practice of thoughtful scripting and gentle direction, the metaphors, though too numerous, land gently and effectively. Feb 3, 2022 Full Review Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle The film's poignant depiction of human loneliness is undercut by saccharine notes and a drifting tone. Rated: 2/4 Jun 24, 2010 Full Review Bee Delores B-Sides & Badlands Air Doll is a tenderly crackling slow-burn, a drama bursting with a gooey fantasy center. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Gayle Sequeira BFI Air Doll, directed by Hirokazu Koreeda and based on the manga Kuuki Ningyo, captures the loneliness of city life, in which dinners for one are routine and employees are replaceable. Jul 29, 2023 Full Review Daisy Leigh-Phippard Screen Queens Air Doll is an adult fairy tale that calls into question the purpose of life and belonging in a way just as pure as it is tragic. It is a heart-warming rite of passage before it becomes a gruesome disaster. Jan 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam F Criminally underrated, superbly filmed tragic fairy tale of a sex doll who grows a heart and briefly witnesses the pain of being alive. Surely not meant for action junkies, every shot in this movie exudes poetry such as only today's masters of Japanese cinema can create. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review matthias s "Air Doll" delivers a cinematic rollercoaster with its really weird yet captivating plot. Bae Doona's portrayal of a doll coming to life is remarkably convincing, seamlessly blending innocence with a touch of eerie realism. The soundtrack acts as a magical brush, sketching the mood of the film as if it's a real-life fairytale, enhancing the overall experience. The plot kicks off immediately, a refreshing pace that hooks you from the start. Filled with a mix of beautiful and sad moments, the film explores the profound complexity of existence. The director skillfully weaves a devastating twist at the end, leaving audiences with lingering emotions and a newfound appreciation for the unconventional narrative. "Air Doll" is a unique cinematic journey that challenges expectations, offering a surreal yet touching exploration of life's intricacies. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Audience Member ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Everything Koreeda does is awesome!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie can be appreciated by those who have depth and have experienced the concepts portrayed. The story goes beyond it's title name and depiction of a doll coming to life, it is so much more than that, so real and honest. A wonderful piece that reminds me why I prefer Asian and European films. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A still-paced story about a sex doll come to life, meant to reflect on loneliness and isolation. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A blow-up doll is given a soul and falls in love with a video store clerk.
Director
Hirokazu Koreeda
Producer
Hirokazu Koreeda, Toshiro Uratani
Screenwriter
Yoshiie Goda, Hirokazu Koreeda
Distributor
Dekanalog
Production Co
Asmik Ace Entertainment, TV Man Union, Bandai Visual Co. Ltd., Engine Film Inc., Eisei Gekijo
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 4, 2022, Limited
Runtime
2h 5m
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