The Good Listener
Undercover cop Sakura Mizusawa assumes many faces as she teams up with a hot-blooded detective, Masato Takeuchi, to form a crime-solving tag team with an ear for the truth. With an uncanny ability to connect all the disparate voices she hears undercover, Sakura goes in complete pursuit of criminals, giving her undivided attention to incidents that could happen to anyone and alleviating the suffering of the weak and disadvantaged.
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Plot Summary
A psychological thriller that delves into the life of a reclusive sound engineer who becomes obsessed with capturing a mysterious, disembodied voice. As he isolates himself further, the lines between reality and auditory hallucination blur, leading him down a dangerous path of paranoia and self-destruction. His quest for sonic truth unravels his sanity, trapping him in a world of sound and silence.
Critical Reception
The Good Listener received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely divided on its pacing and narrative coherence. While some praised its atmospheric tension and unique premise, many found the execution lacking, citing underdeveloped characters and an unsatisfying conclusion. Audience reactions mirrored this sentiment, with the film failing to gain significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and sound design.
- Criticized for a slow pace and convoluted plot.
- Character development was seen as insufficient by many reviewers.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'The Good Listener (2014)' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The director, Robert P. Fox, also served as the lead actor and sound engineer for the film, immersing himself deeply into the project's technical and thematic elements.
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