I watched over half of it and then turned it off, a waste of good actors. A low budget film doesn't mean a bad film, some little films are jewels but not tis one. A script is everything in a film and this one is rubbish. I like the lead actor and some others but the script let them down.

Building on the promise of 2020's short film 'Connected, Connection.', Ed Whelan's first feature length film is an examination of the price artists are willing to pay for success. 'Whiplash' was surely a key influence, but the protagonists in Whelan's film are younger, and are not bound to one specific career path. Similar films engage with young artists on the make (as in Whiplash); in 'Audition', Alex's character arc charts the step before this phase, and his soul-searching is a revealing depiction of self-knowledge and commitment. A slick and well-acted piece, supported by an excellent score, 'Audition' is an impressive achievement from a young filmmaker and his cast and crew.

For a low-budget, first feature film, Audition is just alright. Whelan's script heavily incorporates the play, Doctor Faustus, without really exploring it; and any thematic connection to the plot is tenuous at best. The film deals with ambition & coping with insecurities, but there are better films that don't gloss over a serious mental health issue. The sound editing /ADR is just bad. Honestly, curiosity to see Durham's portrayal was the biggest draw. Should have called the film Daddy Issues.