The Wart
The Wart

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The Wart

1996
Movie
63 min
Japanese

A man becomes obsessed with delusions due to his obsession with a woman he lost, and loses sight of reality. A girl he meets in a rundown entertainment district gently accepts the man's delusions. The only time the two, who seek each other as if to erase the boundary between self and other, feel reality is when they indulge in a dangerous game involving a time bomb... The audiovisual effects, calculated down to the smallest detail, such as the rain and humidity, the deliberate use of red in the color scheme, and the pop song the woman hums, contribute to the continuation of the conceptual story.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users70%
Director: Mark P. RyanGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young girl discovers a magical wart on her finger that grants her wishes, but with unexpected and chaotic consequences. As she navigates the trials and tribulations of wish-granting, she learns valuable lessons about responsibility and the true meaning of happiness. The film follows her humorous attempts to control her newfound power while dealing with everyday childhood problems.

Critical Reception

The Wart received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, particularly among younger viewers who enjoyed the fantasy elements and the comedic performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's premise offers moments of whimsical charm, but is ultimately hampered by a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

  • While the visual effects are adequate for a family film, they do little to elevate the predictable narrative.

  • David Alan Grier provides some energetic comedic relief, though it's not enough to save the movie from its shortcomings.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Wart' to be a harmless, albeit forgettable, family comedy. Many appreciated the lighthearted humor and the positive messages, while some criticized its lack of originality and overly simplistic plot.

Fun Fact

The magical wart effect was achieved through a combination of practical puppetry and early CGI, with the animators drawing inspiration from classic fairy tales.

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