Colony

Very creative but also very weak

Weak. Probably the worse zombie movie I've ever watched. Korean movies have this thing where they put all their stats into production and not story. It's espeicially obvious in thrillers and horror. Hyeon Seok rampage for his sister came off way too strong and it would have worked if he was the only main character and the main focus. Like some john wick shi. That felt more like it was his girl bruh.

They got rid of characters why too easily also, which I didnt expect for a TWO hour movie. They had 2 hours so why rush. There was no reason to emotionlessly dump everyone in the first half. They could have just wrote less characters. Yeong Cheol was written too flat. Which was definitely a choice. His death felt so anticlimactic. I mean the guy literally just drops on the floor. Also I knew that clique ending was coming.

I applaud them for being creative though.

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Ain't no way that's how they write it

Gosh, what a terrible story execution. The story was so lackluster, there are no likable character, and the death was so dumb it pisses you off

They bring out such an amazing cast, they have great production value, the idea and concept is great, i don't know what makes the storyline feel so lackluster, but it just is. There are a couple of complain i have, first of all there are too many character that there are no depth whatsover to them, you could cut a couple of them, the main character se jong, she was written as this anti social person that didn't mixed well with other people, she is the main character, but like there is literally no stake for the character, her ex husband is dead by like the first 30 minutes of the movie, this movie was from the creator of train to busan so i expected something more emotionally touching, but you cannot do that if your main character is so detached, the people that she could have some kind of affection at least is dead by like the first minute of the main story and there is no way they could bond with the other survivor, everything happening around is just sort of written so that she could reach the conclusion of the story, but like it doesn't work because she doesn't feel connected to the other character, which they have a lot of them. Like she could bond with the bullied girls since they both were sort of outsider, she could bond with the sister's character, she could bond with jcw character somehow whatever, but noo, they were just become this people standing around her, waiting for the plot to happen to kill them. They were trying to give JCW character some kind of plot, but that too felt somewhat flat, i did felt bad when the sister's died, but then they makes his character go on a rampant (?), like what?, that so out of the blue.

And the at the end it feels like they were trying to force a sort of commentary about how society being so herd-minded is awful, i mean i get that but like, that's just feels so spiteful and cynical after they killed the good natured people in like the dumbest way and without even letting anything marinate so we could feel sad for them. Good and bad people could just die without so much of me even batting an eye, the main character didn't have any kind of character development and at the end it just revert back to the conclusion that she doesn't need development. It just feels like they were trying too hard to be edgy for me.

Well, they have great action sequence because they obviously have the budget, the sound design is pretty good. The movie itself is a spectacle if you didn't consider about how awful the story is, it could be a good horror movie to watch mindlessly, but other than that, it's definitely not for me

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Upgraded Korean Zombies, proceed with caution!

What started as a job hunting by Professor Kwon Sejeong turned into a survival of the fittest race when the biotechnology seminar that she attended is attacked with a bio-weapon. A former employee of the company holding the seminar, Seo Yeongcheol, had turned the whole building into a quarantined area when he injected a pathogen into the CEO, turning him into a zombie that started a chain of scrambling and biting of the rest of the building’s patrons. Amid the chaos, Prof Kwon with her ex husband and a number of people managed to hide inside a shop. A police detective who is holed up with them revealed that the rescue team will not attempt any pickup unless they bring the vaccine out, which turned out to be the sacked employee, Seo Yeongcheol.

Dangit, when i thought Korean zombie being as fit as Olympic athlete had been scary enough, they then decided to up their game by having them hyper zombies able to read each others mind like a colony of ants! That is like being monitored by thousands of CCTV wherever you go, cuz the zombies that can use computers, handphones and assault rifles are everywhere. How scary is that? Not only are they quick at adapting to their surroundings, they’re also being collectively controlled by the king ant, the zero patient who is very much a high-functioning human being. I am so glad this is only a movie, cuz a prolong 8-10episodes of survival game against such creatures wouldve been too much for me. 🫣

The FL isnt nimble, athletic or possesses any martial ability, but she is one helluva brilliant professor, being able to read and analyze how the zombies function hence providing enough intel for the group of survivors to outmaneouvre them. Our usually badass Ji Changwook is just a security guard here, no special skills or fancy martial moves but he is in total control of his knife when pushed close enough to the edge.

The main villain, Seo Yeongcheol is portrayed to have one pretty twisted mind, something he acquired from a life-long trauma of losing his father in his childhood and being rejected by his boss in his adulthood. He is insanely unhinged, ready to disregard humanity in the name of evolution to creating a better communicative world.

Usually in apocalypse-zombie shows, the authority roles are usually upright, honest and responsible. Well, it is a total opposite here in the show. The detective, the professors, the minister, the police force, are all devoid of humanity very much like the zombies, really, the only thing different between them and the infecteds is their still functioning brain. They have no qualm of leaving citizens behind to the infecteds, as long as they get a hold of the vaccine. Truly detestable, but I would think that is actually the reality if this ever comes true.

Honestly this is one of the pieces that i feel more fitting to be expanded into a miniseries, like 3-4 episodes like how The Tyrant was done. The story felt too abruptly end with just less than 2.5 hours under its belt. I’d really like to see more of Ji Changwook in action, really.

The music score is brilliant by the way. The eerie sound whenever the zombies are getting ‘synchronized’ is truly creepy. I really like when theyre ‘sync’ing with each other, totally giving off what-are-they-up-to-now kind of vibe. Made the hair at the back of my neck stand, by the way.

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Yeon Sang-ho's Colony proves that he still knows how to reinvent the zombie genre. While it shares the claustrophobic tension and relentless pacing that made Train to Busan so memorable, Colony carves out its own identity with an unsettling new take on infected creatures that evolve, communicate, and hunt with terrifying intelligence. The action is intense, the creature design is genuinely creepy, and the film rarely lets the audience catch its breath.

What surprised me most, however, wasn't the horror. In a genre that often sidelines female characters, Colony gives them the emotional core of the story. Jun Ji-hyun delivers a commanding performance as Se-jeong, portraying a heroine who is intelligent, resourceful, and resilient without ever feeling invincible. She's joined by equally memorable female characters who each contribute to the group's survival in meaningful ways. Rather than existing as damsels in distress or supporting figures, the women are problem-solvers, protectors, and emotional anchors whose decisions genuinely shape the narrative.

The film isn't perfect. Some supporting characters could have benefited from more development, and the emphasis on relentless action occasionally comes at the expense of deeper emotional moments. Still, the suspense is consistently gripping, the set pieces are inventive, and Yeon Sang-ho once again demonstrates why he's one of the most exciting filmmakers working in the zombie genre today.

If you're looking for a zombie thriller with creative ideas, pulse-pounding action, and female protagonists who stand out through their intelligence, courage, and determination, Colony is an easy recommendation. It doesn't try to be another Train to Busan, it evolves into something uniquely its own.

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they held jun jihyun hostage to make this i think

there are three important events in this movie and two of them occur through such stupidity you just gape in awe for the entirety of the movie. first off, we have this guy call the police saying he's going to launch a bioterrorist attack and he's the only one with the vaccine. fine. what do the cops do? do they send biologists to contain it? soldiers? no. they send cops. city cops, not like the korean fbi or biologically trained operatives or anything, but city cops. five cops, to be exact. sorry, what were they supposed to do? say he released anthrax or something. what is the benefit of these five being there? mind, they all die right as they enter the building, except the most insufferable one, and it actually would have been more helpful if they sent nobody. and then the second event. the scientist in the group says the zombies collectively interact and evolve, and basically what one of them sees, they all see. okay. living cop knows that the terrorist called himself the vaccine. okay. what do we know about vaccines? they contain the dead/inactive form of the virus. conclusion -> the terrorist is also infected and can communicate with the zombies. except no, let's discuss our entire plan in front of him. don't blindfold him, don't cover his ears, don't text so he doesn't hear, just yap on away. are we serious??? if anyone in this movie was smart, it would have lasted thirty minutes.

also all the characters except sejeong and jcw/ksr are so aggravating, it's a joy when they're killed. like blah blah blah the true nature of humanity comes out in a crisis and we're all secretly evil, but can you be evil in an interesting way at least. the point of a movie is even if i don't like you, i should find your story interesting/watchable and it very much was not. and the fact that everyone at some point almost died trying to save red jacket's ass, is she truly that important? if she died, would the world stop spinning? if we're being evil and selfish and leaving people for dead, maybe we should have went for her ass first.

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Good, impressive, but not quite complete.

I enjoyed this but I was expecting more. It’s a well-made zombie movie with very good direction, impressive action and excellent zombie effects. The action is almost relentless, and there are some really well-executed sequences that kept me entertained throughout.

What impressed me most, though, was the way the zombies move. Their movements almost felt like a choreographed dance, especially when they act collectively. The way they communicate and gradually show a kind of collective intelligence was also one of the most interesting ideas in the film. I honestly found the zombies more fascinating than some of the human characters.

Ji Chang-wook was very good, as always. I particularly enjoyed watching his physical performance during the action scenes, but I also wanted more from his character and especially from his relationship with his sister. I felt that there was more emotional material there that the film simply didn’t have enough time to develop. The other also actors were all good, especially koo kyo Hwan tne crazy scientist.

This was, where I felt, the film lost some points for me. There were things in the middle and towards the ending that I wasn’t completely sure about, and I was left wondering what exactly happened to him in the end. Some of the government discussions about how to deal with the situation also didn’t interest me nearly as much as the action and the zombie storyline.

I also felt that the movie was caught between two identities. It had some genuinely interesting ideas that could have supported a more thoughtful, science-fiction approach, but at the same time it clearly wanted to be a fast, entertaining zombie action movie. The action side worked extremely well for me; I just wish the more cerebral side had been developed with the same care.

Overall, I had a good time watching it. The direction, action, visual effects and especially the unusual zombie movement and behaviour made it worth watching. I just wanted stronger character development and a few more answers.

A good and entertaining zombie movie, with some genuinely impressive ideas — but not quite as complete as it could have been. 8/10. 🧟‍♂️🔥

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NOT UR AVERAGE BRAINLESS ZOMBIE!!

Bro I just started this movie with zero expectations and it absolutely blew my mind like on the surface it looks like a typical zombie flick but it is so so far from ordinary... it's a masterpiece.. completely took me off guard in the best possible way.. the whole narrative structure the smooth transitions between different phases and overall plot is insanely wild and well planned... what really blew my mind was the concept behind why the virus was created in the first place.. suh yeong chul.. his absolute desperation for that perfect communication and his whole mindset give the story such a unique depth.. instead of giving us brainless creatures that can be easily fooled in most zombie survival movies.. these infected actually function through this terrifying Wi-Fi type of network operating under a single leader who controls and directs them all and on top of that he was portrayed so well his presence his overall aura made him feel like a genuine powerful threat rather than a normal villain.. literally this movie actually gave the antagonist real intelligence and control and honestly it had so much potential and was delivered on every level... and the the pacing was also delivered amazingly.. its amazing the way they took a tired genre and turned it into this absolute masterpiece

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Wrong FL

As a fan of the horror/thriller genre, I found this movie pretty basic. The FL is supposed to be a strong, smart and brave character, but I don't think the actress was the best fit for the role. Her facial expressions and voice delivery often felt unconvincing, which made some scenes less effective. On the other hand, the actor playing the villain did a much better job and fit the role well. I think the casting would have worked better if the leads had been chosen based more on acting ability and suitability for the roles rather than popularity. *Btw the bichi girl should've died first. Why movie makers still use those type of characters in 2026?! No more after 부산행! It's getting annoying"

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Went downhill faaaast

I cant fathom how this went downhill this fast. Sooooo many things that are just plain fucking stupid. I need to list them because if not i am going insane:
1. When he talked to the old man in the elevator. I get it its suppossed to be a smart revelation later, but fucking nobody would just overhear hear this and be like "ah makes sense, lets not force him to explain this" and obvious he then hinders their plan.
2. Him getting bitten and all of these idiots bot questioning it. Like are we not exploring why the creator can be bitten and is still able to think
3. jCW sister not being strapped back to back to him and given a weapon, her fucking arms work and centering her weight would make a lotta more sense
4. Them FINALLY figuring out that he communicates with them and they dont think about just knocking him out?!?!?!?
5. When they were in the kitchen no one stepped in to stop them from talking and ofc he then could kill the sister
6. They figured he can control them in a way, see through them and they still choose to text through a group chat were he has access too, and the murderous brother as well
7. Honestly this one is one of the worst: WHY DO THEY NEED THE PHONE OF THE COP, CALL THE FUCKING POLICE AND TELL THEM YOU ARE THE PEOPLE IN THE BUILDING
8. Why do they move as a big group all the time after seeing multiple times that the bully is useless and gets people killed.
9. Why is the brother all of a sudden so murderous, I get that rage does a lot to you, but multiple times they treated the monsters as patients, as someone you could safe, in no way he suddenly is able to kill without remorse
10. I get it, I get it, its for the plot and for looking nice. But why was JCW fast when killing the monsters but when its about killing KKH he slows down, watches him and gives him a chance to stop him
11. They rescuers had control of the cameras, even if there is none completly in the direction of the mass of people protecting Patentient 0, but someone must have been watching the area where he is and must have seen that suddenly there are 100 of people collecting there and still they send in a rescue team.
12. While were on the point of cameras, they must have been watching KKH moves all the time and still the overlooked him taking out the rescue team and using them to escape?!?!?
13. A fucking zipline?!?!? ofc lets give alle the monsters easy access to the building next door instead of using... idk a fuxking hellicopter?!?!?
14. why was he able to just drive through all checkpoints?!?!?
15. why was a fuckinf bus blocking the monsters?!?! They could have crawled under it or stacked on top of each other
16. They learned the monsters have collective intelligence and instead of telling the people outsie to lure them out and feed wrong information they do - nothing????
17. Her being a professor was useful for 4 sentences and then they just dropped that???


the movie had soooo much potential but had to be stupid for the sake of the plot which is a sign of weak writing. So many cool ideas that where thrown over because no one looked at the plot and changed it to make sense. I hate people being stupid for the plot. There were so many more things that bothered me but i am so annyoed i cant list them all.

I think if this was a series it would have been better, because it would have been given time to explore the topics more and build stronger characters that then prb don't become stupid for the plot

The movie was still addicting, and the ideas were great but the writing was soooo weak

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