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A Beautiful Mess: Wonderland Lacks Depth and Direction
I just finished watching Wonderland and honestly, it left me with more confusion than closure. Visually, it’s well done, but the logic and emotional flow? All over the place. Here are my main thoughts:• I understood a little bit about the Chinese character, Bai Li, since she had a daughter- but even that didn't make a lot of sense. She created an Al version of herself so her daughter wouldn't know she was dead. It's a sad and emotional idea, but it wasn't really explored deeply or logically.
•The grandma and her grandson storyline made zero sense. How was she able to send money to an AI? Why was the AI grandson selfish, demanding, and materialistic? Isn't AI supposed to reflect the real person, not exaggerate flaws that may not have existed?
•The couple's story (Suzy & Park Bo-gum) honestly irritated me. Suzy’s character created an AI version of her boyfriend while he was still alive but in a coma—which should be completely illegal. I get why someone would want comfort in grief, but this man wasn't even dead. And then when he wakes up, she's distant and even rude to him for no clear reason. What exactly was she mad about?
•There’s no real world-building or backstory. We don’t know how this AI service came to be, who’s behind it, or how society even allowed this to happen. And then, out of nowhere, they throw in a similar service for pets in the final scene? That was just bizarre.
•Kim Shin’s role was vague. his story was under developed.
In the end, the movie tried to be emotionally deep and philosophical, but it skipped the work needed to earn those feelings. If this had been a drama series instead of a film, maybe the plotlines would’ve had room to breathe and actually make sense.
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A masterpiece
This drama was intense, emotional, and deeply moving-it takes you on a rollercoaster of feelings. Every moment felt raw and heartfelt, making it impossible to look away.The beginning might feel slow for some, but trust me, it's worth it in the end. The long episodes allow you to fully immerse yourself in the lives of the characters, making their joys and struggles feel personal.
The character development is beautifully done, and the emotional depth keeps you engaged until the very last scene. If you're looking for a drama that tugs at your heartstrings and makes you feel every emotion possible, this is it.
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