Review of Watching TV All the Time Makes You Stupid

Yuki (Honoka) is a shut in, possibly agoraphobic, living in a trash-laden apartment. She feeds her goldfish, watches TV and sleeps a lot. In what is essentially a filmed two-act play, the camera never cuts away a green-infused view of the apartment. The green filter apparently illustrates Yuki's only method to making money -- the camera is connected to the Internet for voyeurs to enjoy watching her. Problem is, she never leaves her bed. A technical helper arrives at her apartment and suggests that she leave her bed sometimes and undress for the camera. She remains in a near-catatonic state as more people come into the apartment, such as a social worker who eventually persuades her to go outdoors, and a boyfriend who leaves her food and has sex with her. This movie is well done but the apartment setting is as oppressive for the viewer as it is for Yuki. This is an artistic effort that really should be played on-stage. The acting is good, with A-V star Honoka again demonstrating an ability to rise above her sex film beginnings. The final scene is somewhat shocking and ambiguous, but at least it is in color.