Love Exposure (2008) movie poster

Love Exposure (2008)

愛のむきだし
"Jesus, forgive these morons."
ThumbScore
👍 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 84% (RT: 90%, MC: 78) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Runtime
3h 57m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
8.0/10 (507 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
78
Cast
Sakura Ando as Koike
Atsuro Watabe as Tetsu Tsunoda
Hiroyuki Onoue as Takahiro
Tasuku Nagaoka as Senior
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 507 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
Overview
The story of a teenage boy called Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an upskirt photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with Catholic guilt. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Love Exposure was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Sion Sono cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Love Exposure is a 2008 action, comedy, drama film directed by Sion Sono. The story of a teenage boy called Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an upskirt photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with Catholic guilt.

The film has been rated by 507 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Love Exposure delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Love Exposure (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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