The best office comedy since Office Space.
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Fear and Trembling (2004)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:12
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.4/10
Consensus: This tale of culture clash is by turns downbeat and hilarious.
Theatrical Release:Nov 19, 2004 Limited
Synopsis: When a Belgian woman (Sylvie Testud) takes a job as a translator in a Japanese firm, she's in for quite a climb up and down the ladder of social acceptance and corporate success. At last, she finds... [More]
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Top CriticOne of the screen's most cuttingly funny looks at office life.
06/24/05
Top Critic... subtly sexual and erotic, despite the fact that every scene takes place in the office and there is not a single overt sexual act or word or gesture or reference.
06/24/05
Top CriticThe film is more ambiguous about its characters' desire than it needs to be.
05/20/05
Top CriticThe delicacy of the film comes from the fine performances, particularly Kaori Tsuji as Fubuki.
04/01/05
Top CriticAstutely directed by Alain Corneau.
03/18/05
Top CriticOffers a mostly fascinating look at Japanese culture as seen through narrowly focused Western eyes.
03/18/05
Top CriticA captivating tale of corporate degradation and eventual liberation.
02/17/05
Top CriticA smart, funny tale of thwarted dreams and impossible humiliation.
02/17/05
Top CriticIn what is essentially a two-actress vehicle, Ms. Testud and Ms. Tsuji are letter-perfect in capturing all the shadings of their characters' passionately perverse relationship.
11/29/04
Top CriticHilarious from first frame to last.
11/19/04
Top CriticA marvelous cross between Secretary and Lost in Translation.
11/19/04
Top CriticAlain Corneau's psychodrama is the latest movie to explore (and to exploit) Western fascination with Japan.
11/18/04
Top CriticA film that professes a deep respect for the Japanese culture and then renders its Japanese characters as a bunch of screeching ninnies.
11/16/04
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