I understand this film is very relatable to you, as you are clearly suffering from ED as well, and your woman…
You moved from discussing the film to making personal assumptions about another user, which only proves the original point.
This isn’t about whether someone is “allowed” to dislike a movie. It’s about whether the criticism reflects what’s actually on screen. Reducing the premise while ignoring the central trauma and psychological setup is still a misread of the film, no matter how strongly it’s defended.
Cultural realism isn’t the argument you think it is. The story is about manipulation and the exploitation of vulnerability in an isolated environment. That dynamic is universal, and it’s exactly why the film is uncomfortable.
No one needs “qualifications” to watch a movie, but engaging with what the film is actually doing leads to a better discussion. If the goal is to talk about the film rather than each other, there’s plenty to unpack in the performances, the pacing, and the way tension is built.
It’s unfortunate that a legitimate film discussion turned into personal attacks. If there’s immaturity in this thread, it isn’t coming from my side.
This review reads like someone half-watched the movie while scrolling their phone and then got mad that it didn’t spoon-feed them the plot.
Reducing the setup to “ED problems, hooker, serial killer” isn’t analysis. It’s a surface-level summary stripped of all context, nuance, and thematic intent. The film isn’t about shock value or random violence. It’s about vulnerability, manipulation, power imbalance, and how desperation is exploited under the guise of escape. If that went completely over your head, that’s not the movie’s failure.
Calling it “low-budget American thriller” is also lazy and inaccurate. The pacing is intentionally restrained, the tension is psychological, and the violence is meant to be unsettling rather than entertaining. Just because a film doesn’t explain every motivation out loud doesn’t mean “things are happening without reason.” It means you’re expected to think.
And let’s talk about credibility. Complaining about “bad storytelling” while writing sentences riddled with grammar errors, poor structure, and unclear logic is… bold. If you’re going to accuse a film of incompetence, at least demonstrate basic competence in your own review.
You didn’t misunderstand the movie. You didn’t engage with it at all. This isn’t criticism. It’s frustration dressed up as a review.
Maybe next time, actually watch the film. Or better yet, don’t review things that require patience, attention, and interpretation.
I’m so saddened to hear about Ahn Sung-ki’s passing. He was a truly remarkable actor whose decades of work touched so many people around the world. Rest in peace, legend.
김지미는 한국 영화사에 깊은 족적을 남긴, 한 시대를 대표하는 배우였습니다. 영화에 대한 그녀의 삶과 열정은 오랫동안 기억될 것입니다. 고인의 명복을 빕니다. ... Kim Ji Mi was an actress who represented an era and left a profound mark on the history of Korean cinema. Her life and passion for film will be remembered for a long time.
I'm watching the Thai version now it popped up on netflix and i was like i swear i've watched this and turns out i did it was the korean version i had to check my list here to confirm it LOL
This isn’t about whether someone is “allowed” to dislike a movie. It’s about whether the criticism reflects what’s actually on screen. Reducing the premise while ignoring the central trauma and psychological setup is still a misread of the film, no matter how strongly it’s defended.
Cultural realism isn’t the argument you think it is. The story is about manipulation and the exploitation of vulnerability in an isolated environment. That dynamic is universal, and it’s exactly why the film is uncomfortable.
No one needs “qualifications” to watch a movie, but engaging with what the film is actually doing leads to a better discussion. If the goal is to talk about the film rather than each other, there’s plenty to unpack in the performances, the pacing, and the way tension is built.
It’s unfortunate that a legitimate film discussion turned into personal attacks. If there’s immaturity in this thread, it isn’t coming from my side.
This review reads like someone half-watched the movie while scrolling their phone and then got mad that it didn’t spoon-feed them the plot.
Reducing the setup to “ED problems, hooker, serial killer” isn’t analysis. It’s a surface-level summary stripped of all context, nuance, and thematic intent. The film isn’t about shock value or random violence. It’s about vulnerability, manipulation, power imbalance, and how desperation is exploited under the guise of escape. If that went completely over your head, that’s not the movie’s failure.
Calling it “low-budget American thriller” is also lazy and inaccurate. The pacing is intentionally restrained, the tension is psychological, and the violence is meant to be unsettling rather than entertaining. Just because a film doesn’t explain every motivation out loud doesn’t mean “things are happening without reason.” It means you’re expected to think.
And let’s talk about credibility. Complaining about “bad storytelling” while writing sentences riddled with grammar errors, poor structure, and unclear logic is… bold. If you’re going to accuse a film of incompetence, at least demonstrate basic competence in your own review.
You didn’t misunderstand the movie. You didn’t engage with it at all. This isn’t criticism. It’s frustration dressed up as a review.
Maybe next time, actually watch the film. Or better yet, don’t review things that require patience, attention, and interpretation.
영화에 대한 그녀의 삶과 열정은 오랫동안 기억될 것입니다.
고인의 명복을 빕니다.
...
Kim Ji Mi was an actress who represented an era and left a profound mark on the history of Korean cinema. Her life and passion for film will be remembered for a long time.
May she rest in peace.