Just me being out of my comfort zone
This movie felt short but like in not a bad way ofc. I gave this review headline like this because it's true. When i look at my watchlist i can find there different genders but my least watched is "time traveling"(in this movie it was the connection between the present and past). The reason for it is that i will most likely get bored what didn't happened that much while watching this movie. I started watching this movie without knowing who will act in it and then i found out that i know at least one actor. The reason why i gave it 9.5 star rating and not 10 is because of the ending. I felt like that was something i did not expected to happen but it did. And right now i am going to sleep :)Was this review helpful to you?
Just stick to your smartphone...
It started off as a beautifully friendship... the type that goes beyond time and space... you know that type of friendship that may just change the future type of deal, bringing people back from the dead and all... Cute, sweet and all fluffy... with gummy bears, pastels as far as the eye can see .beautiful scenery and a dysfunctional family or two... if you overlook the locking people up and performing an exorcism or three...Had it not been a horror movie one would almost think it was as cute as cute can be... However this is a Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Schi fi... and boy does it live up to its name with gore. blood, suspense teaching us all never ever to take a call from the past... heck just stay away from all forms of old communication.
Things that did bother me: the killer portrayed as mentally ill... other then that it was really well made and had a decent plot. And though there may not be an appa as far as the eyes can see this movie proves once and for all that you can enjoy Korean content without them.
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Horror meets Butterfly Effect
I can't say this won't contain spoilers, so I'll just make that a fair warning now.Now we all know Butterfly Effect with Ashton Kutcher, so I shouldn't have to explain that part. Let me say that first I thought maybe this movie was going to be about the two main leads trying to work together to stop a serial killer. Nope. As the movie progressed I was really struck by how the FL in the future asked the FL in the past to save her dad. All is well until the Seo Yeon (future FL) finds out that Yeong Sook (past FL) killed her mother. It all went down hill from there when the Seo Yeon tried to ignore the Yeong Sook. Desperately trying to break the past, the Seo Yeon knows she can't just ignore the phone calls because it will somehow effect her present. Every little thing that is done has to be the way Yeong Sook wants it, if not then Seo Yeon loses everything she holds dear. So instead of Seo Yeon allowing the past be the past and she saved Yeong Sook, she sacrificed her own freedom and future.
Overall:
It was a great movie. I'd never watched anything like it before and I was very impressed by the acting. Towards the end really kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happened next.
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**A must-watch, I'd say.**
Some movies mess with your head, keep you on the edge of your seat, and blow your mind at the end. "The Call" is one of those movies. The way time travel works in this film is just thrilling. It's fascinating how a simple phone call can change everything. From the start, the setting is tense. There are lots of twists and turns and a great storyline. With each passing moment, you'll want to know more about what will happen next. Park Shin-hye and Jeon Jong-seo did a brilliant job as the leads.**Conclusion:** You should definitely watch this movie. It has suspense, thriller elements, plot twists, and everything you're looking for to give you chills.
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boom, duar, fantastic!
sorry in advance... i'm just watching it now, actually i've known this film for a long time, and ik people's reviews about this film are good, and it turns out to be very good and very crazy. please... for those of u who want to watch this film, avoid spoilers on the platform whatever, bcz this film will only make u dizzy, i think this film will be boring, but unfortunately NO!!!, i really like the acting of Park Shin Hye and Jeon Jongseo, they are both my top south korean actresses, seeing their acting makes me crazy, to another film from Jeon Jongseo i've watched is "Ballerina" which is very good, i'm sure she is a top actress in the thriller genre, very impressive, here it's not just a thriller, but 'bout emotions that make u confused.Was this review helpful to you?
Thrilling butterfly effect
I had problem following it in first 10 minutes, but I blame myself because I had lack of focus. But once I got on this ride it was really hard to get off. This movie is dynamic, very energetic and interesting. It is not the most unique and innovative plot but it has some unique elements.I think I need to rate things following the way I was invested and how much I enjoyed the experience while watching it. I was there, very present and I was having fun. So it did so well for me!
I LOVED the music. This movie made me remember how much I missed watching Korean horror movies lol
I was honestly scared just watching Jeon Jong Seo, she did magnificent job! Cannot wait to see more of her!
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A take on how meddling with the past is never smart
A compelling take on grief; if we had the chance to bring a dead loved one back to life, we all would without even thinking of the consequences it would bring. Though the movie uses a very direct approach when it comes to what the costs would be (it’s a movie, it has to be entertaining so…), I believe that what it is trying to convey is very much out there on the open; dealing with the loss of a loved one is something you have no other choice but to learn how to do and that the sorrow that comes with it should drive you to hold on to the relationships you have with the living.You can always trust Korean thrillers to have as many plot twists as they can and this movie sure does not disappoint in that accord. It honestly depends a lot on your own personal taste, but at no point did I find myself bored or wondering how much of the movie was still left. The pace in the beginning is a little off but it’s understandable because it’s only supposed to be the premise and the rest of the movie needs the time to feel as high-tension as it did. I do think that it would not be as interesting on a second watch, but I can’t say that without actually watching it a second time.
The cinematography is not bad but it’s ordinary; some play with the color hues, nothing unforgettable. I also don’t have much to say about the acting; none of the performances will remain in my memory as striking but the two main actresses did a good job either way. The script is one of the things done really well in my opinion, there were no lines that felt out of place or that seemed wrong. As for the most memorable scene in the movie, for me it will be the one of Seo-yeon and her dad in the car.
Many people have already pointed this out, but the last seconds of this movie pretty much ruined it. The ending where everything cycles back to the beginning and it’s just Seo-yeon and her mother but no longer estranged, was the perfect ending. Should’ve turned off my laptop then.
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Loved it!
The ending was very confusing and convoluted but I'm sure I can figure it out by watching videos of people explaining it. The acting is actually the main reason I am giving it this rating, along with the story. Jeon Jong-seo did very well at being a creepy/psychotic character and it just shows how versatile she is as she has played about every type of character there is, not to mention that this was only like her second acting role. Park Shin-hye did amazing as well but that isn't really a surprise as Korean movies and shows always have amazing lead actors. I really liked the story and how you don't necessarily suspect anything is wrong with Young-sook at first and just think that she may be getting abused by her stepmother. Unfortunately though, I do feel like the trailer kind of spoiled the fact that she was a killer and I feel like it would've had more of an impact if they didn't reveal that in the trailer because in the movie, it is actually revealed after maybe a little more than 1/3 of the way through so I feel like they did have lots of material before the reveal that they could have put in the trailer to not spoil so much.Was this review helpful to you?
Twists and Turns That Make Little Sense
In order for this movie to work you have to suspend all established theories of time, space, and reality. Because the plot's timeline is constantly changing, it is very hard to follow and to get a sense that our FL is making any progress in this salad of events. It feels like the viewer is constantly having the rug pulled out from under her. The only constant thing is the evil of the antagonist remaining one step ahead of our FL. You start to wonder if anything at all is actually happening or just in the mind of the FL. Perhaps that is what the director was trying to convey. In doing so, however, it leaves you with a sense of hopelessness and disappointment.The acting is wonderful with great performances by the cast. One thing is certain: it's very thought provoking but not sure I agree with how the production was executed. There were some obvious plot holes that didn't add up.
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They really outdid themselves on this one! This was a great movie
I'm not going to write about spoilers because I really watched this drama without reading or watching spoilers; and all I knew about it was the brief description about the plot, which was confusing before I watched the movie itself. I wanted to watch the movie without any prejudice The reason why I was interested was because of the trailer and the genre of the movie, which is my favorite genre. With the trailer alone, the duality of the plot and the characters were inevitable. While watching the movie, all I could say was, WOW! Thank you to the producers, the writers and the actors of this movie, because it was a great movie.If you want a movie that's going to keep your heart racing and feel the character's pain and emotions, you better watch this great movie. I don't need to mention how great Park Shin Hye and Kim Sung Ryung are, because they have always been Queens and they have worked together in You're Beautiful and The Heirs (Both times as male lead's mother)! And, Jeon Jong Seo is a rookie actress and she pulled off her character very well.
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Accidentally watched this movie twice.
Watched the movie twice. I didn't realized that I've already watched it. So, I guess the downside is that it's a bit forgettable.While watching, I can say that with all it's faults, that it's still really entertaining. The casts did a good job. Movies like this one, is really a gamble. The need for a perfect blend of the past and present should be done well or everything will fall apart.
With this one, the biggest question remains, were they cursed? Is that why they were able to connect through phone calls? Oh well, I guess it's stupid to look for reasons in paranormal psychological thriller.
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ODDINARY (out of the ordinary)
I really loved watching the movie.As i finished a Korean drama before watching the movie, I was looking for something that would have made me thrilled or just something that would invite me to watch.
I was really looking forward something that was imaginary yet fierce. I really love the approach of friendship at first, just because it was something out of the normal but then it twisted to someone who can't get enough.
I'd love to see a second part of this movie.
Perhaps a revenge that fails? Or not.
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