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ABOUT

A man wakes up in a completly white room.

SCORE

8,6/10

quality

"As a viewer, being right there with the main character is half the fun. The mix of absurdity, deadpan humor, and wild ideas makes it a truly entertaining experience."

Visuals

A steady stream of absurdity
A steady stream of absurdity

Tempo

Ease of Watch

Weirdness

Intensity

STANDOUT FEATURE

The setting of a man in pyjamas waking up in an isolated white room, knowing as little as the viewer, is genius

The setting of a man in pyjamas waking up in an isolated white room, knowing as little as the viewer, is genius

The white space is neatly satisfying

Entertainment

A steady stream of absurdity

Many questions keep you hooked

Full of jokes and surprises

We have got static shots, long pauses, and silent moments

Pacing is slow, but time is used well to create momentum

Title: Symbol
Year: 2009
length: 93 min.
Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto

Genre(s)

Comedy, Fantasy

Genre(s)

Comedy, Fantasy

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