Barber's Sorrow
Barber's Sorrow

Barber's Sorrow

2002Movie97 minJapanese

A S&M comedy about a masochist barber.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a quiet, unassuming town, a reclusive barber named Arthur leads a seemingly ordinary life. However, his meticulous routine is shattered when a series of unsettling events begins to unfold, revealing a dark secret hidden beneath the town's placid surface. As Arthur grapples with his past, he must confront the consequences of his actions and the escalating paranoia that threatens to consume him.

Critical Reception

Barber's Sorrow received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and a compelling central performance.
  • Criticized for a plot that becomes too convoluted and a pacing that drags in parts.
  • The film attempts a psychological thriller but doesn't fully deliver on its promises.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's suspenseful elements and the lead actor's portrayal, finding it a decent watch for fans of psychological thrillers. However, some viewers found the story difficult to follow and felt it could have been more tightly edited.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive gloomy visual style was achieved through a deliberate choice to shoot primarily at dawn and dusk, using natural light as much as possible.

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