AZA-ARI
AZA-ARI

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AZA-ARI

2009
Movie
99 min
Japanese

A drama in which a woman who has lived with a complex about the large birthmark on her face meets a man with a criminal record and opens up to him.

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users39%
Director: M. Night ShyamalanGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A divorced father tries to reconnect with his son by taking him on a cross-country road trip to visit his estranged mother. However, their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a mysterious woman who claims to be a psychic.

Critical Reception

The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment, widely considered one of Shyamalan's weakest efforts.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a confusing and nonsensical mess with a weak plot and poor character development.

  • Shyamalan's trademark twists are predictable and unearned, further detracting from the already muddled narrative.

  • Performances are largely wooden, with only a few actors managing to inject any semblance of life into their roles.

Google audience: Audience reviews echo critical sentiment, with many citing a lack of coherence, unengaging characters, and a disappointing narrative arc as primary reasons for their dissatisfaction. The film is frequently described as a tedious and unsatisfying viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Sixth Sense 2,' but it was changed to 'Aza-Ari' due to studio interference and creative differences.

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