Air Doll

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Air Doll

Released Feb 4, 2022

2h 5m

Drama

Fantasy

Romance

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Everything Koreeda does is awesome!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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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

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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

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Hirokazu Koreeda

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Arata Iura

Junichi

Itsuji Itao

Hideo

Joe Odagiri

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Sumiko Fuji

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Tasuku Emoto

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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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