train to busan but on a plane?
Emergency Declaration is part political thriller and part disaster film, both of which are done good enough. Essentially it took it's time before moving into our main plot, which is good because it became easier seeing the different circumstances of our leads.People in my local theater are either the most emotionless people in the world or weren't actually watching, I was jumping out my sit on the suspense scenes and crying on the sad ones.
It's a show of the human nature, how we react to situations that are life or death, and where true humanity stands out, that there are people out there willing to sacrifice themselves in the face of death. also how we should appreciate our loved ones, one moment they might be there but can be gone in an instant, we should make every moment count.
there's a whole bunch of political nonsense throughout that cuts off the suspense at times, especially prominent in the latter half of the film. it was good when we we're looking for where to land, desires of each country fighting but too much off it had me almost asleep.
this film when does good it's extremely good, but also when it does bad it's extremely bad.
This was an extremely stacked cast lineup with veterans Song Kang Ho and Lee Byung Hun to top stars Kim Nam Gil and Park Hae Joon, however nobody delivered a better performance than Im SIwan, more on this later.
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The film was a mirror of the COVID19 pandemic we are experiencing took to another, extreme level. it reflects how in the early stages, people that tested positive are divided and shunned by the mass, even blaming an entire race or continent for it, these moral ambiguities we're heavily present here.
Killing off our main antagonist less than half way into the film was gutsy but In a way made sense, but that extra angst knowing he'd still be alive along with the commotion in the latter half would have made this a much more suspenseful ride. despite the limited screen time and getting killed off, Im Siwan in his villain role was crazy good and terrifying, add that to his lovely features, it made the character soooo creepy.
Ending for me felt force and gave twists just for the sake for it, my tears during the farewell scenes felt like I was robbed off it and that cliche ending was the culprit.
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unfortunate how this ended so weak, could have easily been the best 2022 korean film. to answer my headline, though it has quite the similarities, I personally think the thrill and suspense of the 2 films are from different sources.
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so much pressure
I just finished the movie a little while ago and I'm still thinking about the characters.I was so invested that my eyes were glued to the screen!! I felt tense, scared, and angry, so I'd say it's a good movie because it managed to convey such emotions to me.
The actors did a great job and it was the first time I saw Kim Nam-gil and Lee Byung-hun acting!
But some negative points I have are: Im Siwan's character died so quickly 😭 I wish he had more screen time. I felt that the ending was very rushed, they could have shown the reunion of the survivors with their families and the recovery of the infected people. Lastly, I don't know if that was the purpose, but certain parts of the soundtracks just ended abruptly, without that "fade out" so it seemed kind of strange...
anyway, it was a great movie! i recommend if you like tension
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I really liked the story and the movie itself was very interesting to watch! I was excited about the cast when i heard that Siwan and Leebyunghun would be in this movie. However i was disappointed how quickly siwans character died and he didn't have much screentime 😞🙏🏻. Regardless of that i was happy that the movie didn't get boring at all, the end felt a bit rushed comparing to the length of this movie tho. Was this review helpful to you?
2 hours and 20 minutes of suspense
I had this movie on my "to watch" list for quite some time, but I finally got around to watching it, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Initially, I hesitated because I thought it might be too long for a plane hijacking movie, but I was pleasantly surprised by its depth and complexity.The cast, as expected in Korean cinema, delivered stellar performances (Veterans never miss).
The first half of the movie hooks you with its mystery and detective work, while the second half delves into deeper emotional territory, prompting contemplation about how you would handle similar situations.
In summary, I highly recommend it; it's truly worth every minute.
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I'm not getting on a plane anytime soon!
Story: a very timely story, for the world we live in (unfortunately). This movie had action, drama, a speck of humor, as well as shining a light on how strong the survival instinct is for people, often at the expense of others. There were a lot of moments when I got angry at the injustices that these poor people on the plane were facing.Acting: Very good, especially Siwon, who was the standout. I love seeing actors that I've seen in multiple other works. It feels kind of like getting together with old friends.
Music: Was there music?
Rewatch Value: For me, low, since I know the ending. This is a movie that I think can be enjoyed more fully, the less you know about it going in.
Overall: Very good action flick.
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Now this is how you do a disaster movie!
The headline says it all. One of the best disaster movies in the entire game!Emergency Declaration is an outstanding film that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. With a gripping storyline and exceptional performances by the cast, it's a must-see for any fan of suspenseful thrillers.It is well acted , well produced, screenplay to die for and pacing that is heartracingly sublime! I was a total sweating mess watching this and thats exactly what a disaster thriller should do!
On top of the thrills- it delves into complex moral dilemmas and the human psyche under extreme pressure. The movie does commentary and thought provocation searingly well and that is so amazing to pack in the high stakes of everything.
The visuals are striking, and the use of sound adds an extra layer of intensity to the viewing experience.The cast delivers outstanding performances across the board. Everyone is phenomenal and all convey the desperation,determination or greed of their characters brilliantly.
Overall - its a must watch. Truly a top contender in the disaster movie game because of its ability to create a palpable sense of urgency and emotional connection with the characters.
I can see this being a future cult classic of the genre.
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Vírus, vilão jovem e maluco que deveria viver a vida, mas decidiu que ia infectar geral
Filmes em aviões podem ficar com a história um pouco enrolada devido a se ater a um espaço menor. Senti que em determinado ponto a trama ficou um pouco parada, mas nada que te faça abandonar a história.Um dos focos principais é em torno do piloto aposentado devido à um trauma (obviamente que ele estaria justamente no avião onde precisariam de um piloto), ele decide viajar para o Havai com sua filha que possui eczema. Infelizmente sua filha topa com o terrorista no banheiro e este decide embarcar no mesmo voo que pai e filha. É então que a história se desenrola.
O ato terrorista ser através de um meio química foi interessante devido ao fato de ser algo desconhecido e causar medo em todos, principalmente nos países onde o avião pediu para pousar, já que ainda não havia a certeza que o antídoto iria funcionar.
Não me surpreendi com a atitude da população coreana em não permitir que o avião com seu próprio povo pousasse novamente na Coreia (afinal a fama de serem um povo egoísta é mundial).
Com o passar do tempo e das mortes ocorridas devido ao vírus, os passageiros ficam cada vez mais sem esperança e por fim decidem que o avião não deve pousar (atitude bem mais digna do que de todos que estavam em terra).
Para a sorte de todos o marido de uma das passageiras que se infectou conseguiu privar que o antídoto funciona, em contrapartida o avião já se encontra com pouco combustível e em situação precária, nesse momento o piloto traumatizado decide tomar decisões cruciais para tentar pousar a aeronave com segurança.
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Em crise, alguns revelam heróis. Outros, monstros.
Suspense de sobrevivência que mistura drama humano e tensão extremaUma ameaça invisível transforma um voo num campo de crise
"Se for para salvar os outros, eu fico"
Cada passageiro carrega uma história, cada decisão pesa
Tempo limitado, escolhas irreversíveis, humanidade exposta
Medo revela heróis, expõe covardias, testa limites morais
Gu In-ho, Song Kang-ho, detetive que investiga a ameaça e corre contra o tempo
Park Jae-hyuk, Lee Byung-hun, pai desesperado que enfrenta a fobia por sua filha
Choi Hyun-soo, Kim Nam-gil, co-piloto que luta para manter o avião no ar
Ryu Jin-seok, Im Si-wan, passageiro enigmático com papel central na crise
Kim Sook-hee, Jeon Do-yeon, ministra que toma decisões sob pressão
Quando o ar falta, sobra o que somos de verdade, e isso assusta mais que qualquer queda, mesmo sob pressão mundial
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O elenco é um show à parte — e eu preciso destacar isso porque, sinceramente, performances ruins destruiriam um filme desse gênero. Song Kang-ho é impecável como o detetive que tenta resolver a crise em terra, e Lee Byung-hun traz um sofrimento calado que pesa, mas emociona. Até o vilão interpretado por Im Si-wan me surpreendeu pela frieza assustadora. Muitos comentários no kisskh elogiam justamente esse ponto, e eu concordo totalmente: o elenco carrega o filme nas costas.
Mas, apesar de tudo isso, preciso admitir: o filme dá uma estacionada no meio. A narrativa começa com um ritmo acelerado, te joga no caos e depois… segura demais. É como se o suspense fosse substituído por uma longa reflexão política e moral que até tem seu valor, mas quebra a adrenalina que vinha sendo construída. Em alguns momentos, eu me vi pensando: “ok, e aí?” A tensão perde força, e isso deixa o miolo do filme menos envolvente do que poderia ser.
Comparando com outros títulos do gênero, principalmente Hijack 1971, sinto que Alerta de Emergência perde um pouco da contundência. Hijack 1971 mantém o ritmo tenso do início ao fim e consegue equilibrar emoção e ação de maneira mais uniforme. Aqui, apesar da produção impecável e do drama humano profundo, a narrativa flutua — justamente onde deveria apertar mais o cerco. Não é que o filme seja ruim, longe disso, mas no comparativo ele parece mais contido, menos urgente.
Por outro lado, volto a destacar o quanto a direção acerta visualmente. As cenas dentro do avião têm uma claustrofobia tão bem construída que até eu comecei a me sentir preso junto dos passageiros. A trilha sonora ajuda muito a manter o clima, e os efeitos, mesmo quando exagerados, funcionam dentro da proposta. É um filme bonito, intenso, que tenta e consegue ser mais que apenas um blockbuster de desastre.
Mesmo com o ritmo mais lento no meio, a parte final traz de volta o impacto emocional. Há momentos realmente fortes sobre empatia, solidariedade, escolhas impossíveis e até sobre o papel dos governos em crises globais — temas que me pegaram muito porque conversam com o mundo real e com nossos próprios medos coletivos. Alerta de Emergência tenta ser humano antes de ser apenas espetacular, e isso, para mim, é um dos seus maiores trunfos.
No fim das contas, saí da sessão com a sensação de que vi um ótimo filme, mesmo que imperfeito. É intenso, bem atuado, visualmente impressionante e com uma carga emocional que raramente vejo em produções do gênero. Mas não posso negar: ele poderia ser ainda melhor se não ficasse tão parado no meio. E, sim, se eu tiver que escolher um título mais redondo, ainda fico com Hijack 1971. Mas Alerta de Emergência merece ser visto — e sentido — nem que seja pelo impacto humano que ele carrega nos seus momentos mais poderosos.
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Buena trama final horrible
He visto muchas peliculas que tratan sobre atentados o catastrofes sin embargo esta ha sido una montaña rusa de emociones ya que nos introducen un buen villano para que termine muriendo a la mitad de la pelicula, y tambien la ida y vuelta de que si las vacunas funcionaban o no, el final no tiene sentido ya que el virus debio propagarse mas rapido y morir todos ese era el final que debio pasar era el que tenia sentido.Las actuaciones son muy buenas la musica los efectos todo esta bien, solo el final no me convece talvez soy yo pero no me gusta los finales esperanzadores en este tipo de peliculas
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