Topnotch story, amazing ensemble acting superstars and perfect direction
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5! Highly recommended to watch with its intricate storytelling, character depth, acting performances, emotional resonance, and the finale's nonstop action!This is the best webtoon turned Korean superhero TV series for me (I think this is also the Best Korean Drama this year.)
Han Hyoo Joo, Ryu Seung Ryong, Jo In Sung, Go Yun Jung, and almost all other casts including even the villains are fantastically written. The webtoon writer Kang Full is also the same as their screenwriter so you can imagine how top-notch writing was overwhelmingly done.
It's like John Wick, Xmen, and Crazy Little Thing Called Love movies are all rolled into one. If you haven't joined the craze over this series, please see for yourself.
Best Part of the Series:
- Han Hyo Joo and Jo In Sung's electrifying chemistry. Can anyone please hear me when I say, these two should have another separate K-Series?
- Ryu Seung Ryong's dramatic chop. I will say in advance he will win the Daesang with that performance.
- Go Yung Jung's acting. She is one of the rookie actresses I think will really become someone very popular in the future.
- Han Hyo Joo's chameleon acting talent. She just played a school student (in a flashback scene) for the series Happiness and just a couple of months after ending taping the show, she is acting already as a mom. And boy, her acting is soooo believable.
Fave scenes:
- When Lee Jaeman unleashed the hell out of nowhere and beat 2 powerful North Koreans to a pulp that they couldn't even fight back. Imagine if Kang Hoon gets proper training to be as strong as his dad.
- 2 Daddies of the Year Ju Won and Jae Man teaming up!
- Lee Mi Hyun shows the true range of her superhuman senses. She has more kills in the finale than the rest. Mother is truly mothering.
- Kim Bongseukie and Heesoo's late tactic against the flying villain
- The villain's helpless and pitiful backstories.
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Incredible!
I didn't know what to expect with Moving since I hadn't read the webtoon but what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! I can't believe it's already come to an end. Every episode offers so much detail to the plot.It is a well-rounded show with loads of action, special effects, sweet romance, heart-wrenching emotional moments and beautiful stories of parents and their children. There's also a sprinkling of humor here and there. In short, it has something for everyone. There is an excellent development of characters with their backstories including many of the negative ones. That was an especially nice touch that we don't commonly see.
The only drawback for me was sometimes I felt the story was moving a bit slow for my liking (pun not intended). And maybe some might find this to have a lot of gore. Some of the fights can be a bit brutal and hard to watch. But the way the individuals use their powers to their advantage really made the action sequences both shocking and entertaining.
All the stories come full circle in such a perfect way towards the end however it also leaves us with some shocking revelations.
The score and the OST was quite good.
There's a deeper political message that raises the question in minds of the audience - who's battle are we really fighting? I hope more people add this to their watchlist. It's worth it!
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A Perfect Masterpiece
Story: The story revolves around parents and their children who both have superpowers. It revolves around the relationship between them and what the parents would do to protect and keep their children safe.Characters: This story involves multiple main characters, the focus changes from one character to other in every few episodes.
Kim Bong Seok: He is a very well mannered adorable guy who has power to fly and has super five senses.
Jang Hee Soo: She is a girl who has ability to heal herself really quick. She is very determined and can't stand injustice.
Jang Joo Won: He is the father of Hee Soo with same power for whom his daughter is everything. He is also funny and clueless with directions.
Li Mi Hyun: She is the mother of Bong Seok and has super five senses. She has been raising her son alone for many years and is very protective of him. She is also someone with no nonsense attitude.
Lee Kang Hoon: He is in same school and grade as Bong Seok and Hee Soo. He has superhuman strength and speed. He is quite and likes to be on his own but also wants to be friends with people like him.
Kim Doo Shik: He is the father of Bong Seok and husband of Mi Hyun. He has the power to fly and was top agent of NIS. He is very loving,awkward sometimes and caring person.
Lee Jae Man: He is the father of Jang Hoon and is mentally disabled. He is very loving father and husband who will destroy anyone who try to harm his wife or son. He has super human strength and speed.
There are many other characters as well, few with powers and others are just normal. Above are the some main characters who had great involvement in the story.
Actor: Every actor played the role they were given as if it was made for them. They had great chemistry with eachother and knew how to act on a greenscreen.
Genres:
The main focus are Action, Thrill, Mystery, Family and Friendship.
This also involves two great romances between the parents and also a slight growing feelings between Bong Seok and Hee Soo. There are some comedy scenes as well and also has a good amount of Gore.
Likes:
1. Great relationship between the parents and their children. The parents are very supportive and protective of their kids where as the children loves their parents very much, has respect for them and would try to make their parents life happy.
2. Friendship between Bong Seok and Hee Soo. They quickly became friends who trust eachother very much that they share their deepest secrets as well. They are very protective and supportive of eachother and it is shown that they also like eachother.
3. Amazing action. The action scenes are filled with many one on one fights and one vs many fights. Which makes the good guys(parent) really cool. Last three episodes were full action packed and had really good fights. Kim Doo Shik's action scenes are something you should look forward to.
4. Amazing Romance: Even though this is not a romance drama we have two beautiful and heartfelt love stories between Kim Doo Shik-Lee Mi Hyun and Jang Joo Won-Hwang Ji Hee(JW's wife).
5. Great direction and story telling.
6. Many "Bad guys" aren't actually bad but they are same as our main characters who are forced to do things by some people. You can sympathise and will feel for them.
7. People with superpowers are not superheroes but are just human beings.
8. A very good, happy and satisfying ending.
Special mentions: Beautiful relationship between Jae Man and Kang Hoon, Gye Doo and his backstory, well placed mystery and thrill and very well done backstories.
Dislikes: There is nothing to dislike. Maybe the episodes could have been a little bit more longer.
Overall: This is a great drama with everything in it, you will cry, smile, feel sad, happy, feel for the bad guys, even root for small characters. The story is told in a well systematic manner with timely inclusion of flashbacks and backstories.
Rating:
Story: 10
Cast/acting: 10
Music: 9.5
Direction: 9.5
Action: 10
Drama: 10
Thrill: 10
Romance: 10
Mystery: 9.5
Characters: 9.5
Overall Rating
As a critic: 10
As a casual viewer: 10
Cast related random thoughts:
Go Youn Jung: She is very talented actor who is also very beautiful. She could become a big star like Han Hyo Joo in future.
Zo In Sung: Even though he was present in less than 7 episodes he did a great job . This shows that actors like him don't mind not getting much screentime if the character they are playing is very appealing.
Kim Sung Kyun: Whenever he is present he becomes the highlight of the scene. Same as In Sung.
This drama involves three A listers and as expected you will get a stellar performance not only by them but also by the new upcoming actors.
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Brilliant characters and backstories, but confusing antagonists
I loved how character-focused this show was; though the multiple flashback-only episodes might seem long, I think these episodes actually turned out to be my favorite episodes in the entire show. All the parents have such interesting backstories and the romances add so much to their characters. With the characters so fleshed out, the relationship dynamics are all really strong, particularly the familial themes — in all three families.Where the show sort of hiccups for me is the actual action plot. It starts out very promising, with one antagonist leading the charge as they work their way through the super-powered people. As we get more information about the parents' backstories, however, the drama introduces more and more antagonists. There are more layers to the South Korean government, and then there's North Korea, and I feel like the main mission is never really clear. The antagonists get some last minute flashbacks and developments too, which I couldn't really bring myself to care for because it was just too late and the characters were too minor.
I commend this drama for pursuing a style and genre I don't think kdramas have ever ventured in before, but I wish the conflicts were a little more focused.
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Probably the best kdrama in 2023!!
Kalau ada yg bilang cerita superheroes Amerika kalah, kayaknya ada benernya sih. Nggak sekedar "adu kekuatan", Moving ini juga sarat drama yg meaningful (you know, kadang ada bumbu drama yg ala kadarnya). Jadi, antara action & dramanya tuh pas, balance. Back story-nya kuat. Tentu saja akting para pemainnya nggak perlu diragukan karena banyak bintang besar. Tapi yang patut diapresiasi adalah para aktor mudanya yg surprisingly bagus-bagus (Lee Jong-ha yg meranin Bong-seok tuh belum terlalu sering akting lho!). Bagi yg suka cerita semacam Heroes (US Series rilisan 2006-2010), pasti bakal suka Moving. Kalau mau coba nonton, kelarin sampai episode 7 dulu, baru deh boleh nge-judge 😝 Mungkin bakal ada yg ngerasa alurnya lambat, but trust me, itu semua ngaruh ke cerita!Was this review helpful to you?
It's amazingggg
The plot is great, the way the told the past while showing the present just shows how well it was written and directed.The choice of casting couldn't've been better, they really made us connect with the characters and their storyline. We feel empathy towards the people we deem as" bad guys" because they show us that in the end we are all humans and sometimes we are just pawns in something that doesn't need to exist. Each character was shown their story, not a second too long nor too short. And it was a happy ending ;)
Overall, amazing kdrama that I will definitely rewatch in the future.
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An origin story of superheroes’ parents
When I first tuned in to Moving, I thought it is another cliche Disney+ superhero series - the likes of Marvel with an Asian flavour. Here comes the but…Moving is a superheroes series that was done right. More aptly speaking, imagine this as an origin story of x-men if they were parents.I am not one who fancy flashbacks. Moving uses it well though - each scene draws me further in, made me want to understand about Mi Hyun and her protectiveness more, to hope Doo Shik is safe, as well as to cheer for Joo Won and Jae Man for every punch, even if they are already superheroes themselves.
While we were first introduced to the story via Bong Seok’s perspective, I feel that this is really a Joo Won, Mi Hyun and Doo Shik story - on their battles, on their love stories and on their journey as parents who just want their children safe. We may start the story from the children’s present timeline. But we appreciate the actions and decisions the parents’ choose at present through understanding their past experiences.
This is what made Moving feels unique - despite all the unique abilities these people already possess, they are just like us. Civilians who struggles to break free from shackles of unfair expectations placed on them, and parents who want a better life for their kids.
What’s even greater is the cast’s chemistry and acting. It made for quite a satisfying viewing experience to have great actors and actresses bring out the characters’ energy and complexity on screen. No one is a weak link in this ensemble cast.
The fight scenes are a little too gruesome for my taste. Especially since some of characters have regenerative ability, the script does not hesitate to use all sorts of creative ways for the character to “die” and regenerate. It surreal I suppose, supported with great cinematography and visual effects befitting of the characters’ abilities.
Ultimately, I would say that Moving is a simple story about a group of parents wanting their children to live a life free from being controlled and manipulated by the wrong parties.
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an above-average action show
I binged this show in like 2 or 3 days, the story was extremely gripping and kept me on my toes. In all, it was pretty good. Nothing groundbreaking but solid. I thought the whole superheroes thing was a bit dramatic but also that's on me for picking a superhero show when that's not my usual style.The only thing really notable is how they included mentally handicapped characters in the show without it being weird or a huge deal. I have never seen another drama do it so gracefully.
The CGI was pretty good, it's Disney after all. I felt like the whole cast had really good acting chemistry as well. They also gave the bad guys backstory and emotions which was a nice touch that's hard to find (although heartbreaking). The plot line made sense for the most part, it was convoluted but not really in a bad way. It was a little slow in some parts but nothing too bad. I really appreciated how it didn't rely on revenge too much in order to make the story happen (my #1 pet peeve in all shows).
NOTE: it was extremely gory. Like maybe the most gore I have ever seen in a show (I have seen some really gross ones). They were really toeing the line between necessary gore and just trying to make the audience vomit.
I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good action story, especially if you're into superheroes. Would absolutely not recommend to anyone squeamish.
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Superpower Purpose Is To Protect
The story is about a superhuman that blends into the society in South and North Korea. But the peace won't last forever. Their kids have to fight against another superhuman that is much more powerful than them. Their parents are secret agents who have to hide their power to make sure their kids are save from the mistakes that they were making in the past.I love how they have an effect on this K-drama.
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an exceptional series!!
An electrifying drama, “Em Movimento” (Star+) is, in my opinion, a pearl of the superhero and sci-fi genres; It is one of the best productions of 2023, perhaps of the last ten years. It's everything that Marvel (and here I'm talking about original Disney+ productions) would never dare to do, for “n” reasons (explicit violence is one of them). What a brutal K-drama! The directorial work makes few mistakes, some almost imperceptible, and the script (very good, by the way) manages to connect all the loose ends. And the characters are very charismatic and determined. I strongly recommend it! Not to mention that my favorite actress is in it, my go youn-jung, she is perfect in all the series!Was this review helpful to you?
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WOW
WOW. ALL THE TWISTS AND TURNS IN THIS DRAMA... SO GOOD!~~!!!!!like the intro to all the black ops members abilities and their backstories... SO CUTE. and how they all overlap.. omfg. and mihyun and her husband flying guy's story GUHHHUHGUIHGI I'm so happy he wasn't dead ACK HES ALIVE..... i just wish I could've seen more of him and his family together cuz its been like what.. 16 years?? less? more??? the last fight scene was CRAZY MAN. and the frank guy????? who can't die????? like what and the ending... omfg .like so excited for a season 2 cuz they better come out with one. i didn't really like the younger couple huisoo and beongseok that much ig they were cute. but OMG the other guy with abilities,,,, I cant remember his name. the class president guy??? BRO IM OVULATING I LOVE HIM HES SO HOT BRO. i cant with him. and also the jang kisoo guy and the vlogger girl. like how kisoo has a crush on the vlogger gir... SO CUTE HEHEHEH omg. this story was so well written . the beginning was bad, but the middle was sooo good. esp when it went to the agency and stuff so good. i don't usua..y like action dramas but this was so amazing. AND MY WOMAN HAN HYOJOO I LOVE HER SOOOOOO MUCH. SO MUCH,.
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Korean Version of X-Men
Amid the recent string of disappointments in US superhero movies and TV shows, the Korean take on superhero dramas outshines its US counterpart. This series focus on family and human relationship with intensity, suspense, and heartwarming moments. It kept me interested for entire 20 episodes, and I'm eagerly hoping for a second season. It stands in stark contrast to recent US superhero movies that often feel boring. I've wholeheartedly recommended this drama to all my friends. You won't regret watching this drama.Was this review helpful to you?
