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Symbol

2009·Movie
1h 33min
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–75%

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An , fantasy movie: , .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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A Japanese man in polka-dot pajamas wakes up in a room with no doors. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican wrestler prepares for his most challenging match ever.
Surreal ComedyExistential AbsurdismPhysical Comedy ShowcaseParallel NarrativeMind-Bending MysteryJapanese Art-HouseUnconventional StorytellingBizarre & IntriguingPsychological Oddity

Crew

Directed by:
Hitoshi Matsumoto
Written by:
Hitoshi Matsumoto, Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Produced by:
Akihiko Okamoto
Composed by:
Yasuaki Shimizu

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Is Symbol worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Symbol make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is Symbol plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Symbol in English?

JapaneseRussianEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some Russian, English, and Spanish.