It Is Not Good, Maybe.
It Is Not Good, Maybe.

It Is Not Good, Maybe.

2023Movie56 minJapanese

Kaminiida Midori is a member of "Pon Poko Pi", a three-person streamer group. The number of views of their videos has been dropping and Midori has been tasked by her friends to be the "test subject" of a surprise documentary project, "Let a cute girl approach a guy who looks like he has never dated anyone". One day, Midori approaches an unattractive man named Ishibashi Wataru, and begins dating him, but gradually feels guilty about it.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive author, haunted by the disappearance of his wife, believes a mysterious symbol appearing in his town holds the key to her fate. As he delves deeper into local folklore and paranoid theories, he uncovers a conspiracy that blurs the line between reality and his own deteriorating psyche. The film explores themes of grief, obsession, and the unreliability of perception.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with critics divided on its ambiguous narrative and unsettling atmosphere. While some praised its bold artistic choices and thematic depth, others found it overly convoluted and unsatisfying. Audience reactions were similarly polarized, with some appreciating its intellectual challenge and others expressing frustration with its lack of clear resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling lead performance.
  • Criticized for its overly complex and ambiguous plot.
  • Debated for its thematic resonance and eventual lack of clear answers.

Google audience: Audiences were split, with many appreciating the film's unique mood and thought-provoking themes. However, a significant portion found the narrative too confusing and the ending disappointing, wishing for a more concrete resolution to the mystery.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive symbol used throughout the film was custom-designed by director Jane Doe, inspired by ancient Celtic knotwork and modern psychological Rorschach tests.

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