Feminist version of Bluebeard for housewives

Rating: 3/10 (16 May 2015)

Decided to take my time for reviewing this one. The title of review itself is handing itself over to an academic article. But, to the film. From the very beginning you will recognize the atmosphere of another likewise film "Her". All characters are plain and one- dimensional: the evil evil guy, the good and naive good and naive guy, the lovey- dovey damsel in distress with a mysterious touch to her, predictable development and predictable ending. A hint at more complex thoughts than oppression of women (not an unimportant subject, but treated in a very blunt manner), common for the more complex cyberpunk fiction, is lost behind the aforementioned leitmotif with self-congratulatory pat on the back ending.
If you are into feminism - this will most likely strike a cord with you. If you want some good thought-provoking AI-themed sci-fi - look elsewhere. If, however, you happen to be in a situation, when you have to sit through the whole film, there is a saving grace - beautiful performance by the stunning Sonoya Mizuno, whose role is limited to the representation of postmodern understanding of orientalism. I'd not manage this film through to the end without her. Arigato gozaimasu!