1
Second watch and it's not as good as I thought it was
Storywise, it was kind of unique and intriguing. I first watched this when I was in college and I remember loving it but now that I watched it as an adult, I realized that the characters were way too immature. The story was also dragged long enough to be a 20-episode series.I love INFINITE in this series although I just realized they weren't really good actors. Kim SaeRon's character was too full of cuteness and immature at the same time. I just became weirded out with how the characters react about what's happening around them. It was too unnatural and weird. I love how the OST stick in my mind though. That's one of the good things I love this series.
If you're still young like high school or college, maybe you'll love this as much as I did before but if you're already adulting and watched too many k-dramas there will be cringey moments all over this series.
Was this review helpful to you?
Confidential Assignment 2: International
0 people found this review helpful
Still action-filled less comedy and now a trio
The story is completely different from the first movie so if you can watch it even without the prequel. Pretty much the same premise where North Korea is trying to apprehend a criminal and launches a joint investigation with South Korea then FBI also comes in the picture. Then we still have the NIS poking around again to find out what is NK really up to.There's still those doubts among each other at first but in the end they got each other's back. There's also that attempt to add a love line on the story but I find that detail a little trivial. The story will go on without it. The chemistry among the leads is a bit different since it's a trio now, it kind of meh for me. The balance of good-looking and not-so-good looking has been kind of disrupted.
Still this was a great movie to watch on a weekend filled with action but not so with the comedy part. It was still an epic movie and I love it. You should watch it too.
Was this review helpful to you?
Action-filled movie but not so comedy as advertised
The story is quite meh although it makes sense. A North and South Korean joint operation which initially started with different goals in mind towards the end, it becomes a really cooperative partnership. Who would've known that this two completely different detectives will find a common ground to work together despite the doubts and mistrusts at the beginning. The overall plotline is logical somehow but nothing extravagant or really big is going on. I find it linear with no much twists.I love the action scenes which for me is executed well. Who doesn't want to see HyunBin in action? The chemistry between the two as partners while unique definitely works. I didn't expect them to complement each but they did.
It was a good weekend watch although I watched it on a weekday. It was intense yet light so I recommend it if you came across this movie on Netflix, it's worth a watch. I'm so excited to watch the sequel of this.
Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting premise of the plot but underdelivered
When I saw the trailer, the plot really sounds interesting but the execution of the movie overall is kind of meh. There are lots of cringey moments specially that I understand all 3 languages used in this movie. Some of the scenes felt off because of the script. Some scenes excites me but most of them felt forced. There's not enough build up to justify the story properly. Although, I must admit it's a light-hearted movie really. Just a fun watch.I don't feel any chemistry among the casts. I don't understand the actor-manager relationship in this movie. Like are they close like friends or are they just being professional among each other. It was really vague. The connection of the female and male lead wasn't established properly as well so everything feels forced just to fit the storyline.
The OSTs used was okay, not memorable though. This movie if I may say is decent enough to be watched but if you'll really get into the tiny details, a lot of things in this movie doesn't make sense or feels off somehow. I still enjoyed watching it despite the shortcomings. Do I recommend it? Yes, I still recommend it if you just want a light-hearted watch. But if you're like a movie critique and only wants to watch high quality movie, just skip this one then.
Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting competition variety show, somehow felt like Squid Game minus the killing
It was interesting to watch 100 competing each other in terms of strengths. Although some parts felt repetitive, I really enjoyed the team games the most. The set is well-planned and it was very challenging even for me who's just an audience. I felt touched by some moments as well when I saw them persevere and go all in with their powers and energy even though it almost felt like against the odds.It was very inspiring and heartwarming to watch because they all have sportmanship which made it really meaningful to watch. I personally rooted for Choo SungHoon because I knew him from Return of Superman. He was indeed a Superman and despite his build, he's very softhearted, a good leader and a very strong man.
Overall vibes, I enjoyed watching it. The cliffhanger were the best because it made me binge-watch it overnight. I just felt like the hype already ended before the ending so it kind of felt meh. But still I recommend this show if you like watching survival shows. I learned a lot from them in terms of being mentally strong and not just being physically strong.
Was this review helpful to you?
New fear Unlocked
I enjoyed watching it but there's nothing spectacular about it. Just like a typical psychopath story. There wasn't even twist and turns. It was a straightforward story.The story of a woman who lost her phone and became a victim of targeted online crime of a serial kiler psychopath. The perspective is unique though because it uses spy-cam like footages and screen recording which made it unique than most common movies/series.
For me, I enjoyed watching it and shouting on my screen to tell the main lead how stupid she was but maybe if I were in her shoe, I might be dumber. It was a fun watch but I might not watch it again. You try it for yourself if you want to be kept on the edge of your seats.
Was this review helpful to you?
Seonam Girls High School Investigators
0 people found this review helpful
Lighthearted detective drama in a high school setting
This is the second time I'm watching this drama and I'm glad I watched it again. This is high school issue centered so I can no longer relate to it however I still enjoyed watching each and every cases that they've handled.I rarely say this but the story is really well-written because eveything is simple yet it remained interesting from start to finish. It might seem childish at first but the life lessons you can learn is so immense.
I would also say that the casts really had a chemistry in this series. I can feel the friendship between them despite the differences that they had. I wish I had much fun in high school as they did with the adventures and investigations they had to go through.
The OST, although not the LSS (Last Song Syndrome) type, it made me cry a lot on some of the cases they've investigated. This series is light-hearted yet it can make you cry.
Lastly, I do recommend this series a lot. Regardless of what age you are although teens might enjoy this a lot because I first watched this when I was a teenager. It's also filled with a lot of life lessons so it's definitely a must-watch and is very worth it.
Was this review helpful to you?
Interesting premise and heart-wrenching ending
I really loved the whole setting of futuristic scenes, AI war and brain copy, it's just that it wasn't utilized that much. The story focused too much on the emotional aspect of a mother who has unconditional love for her daughter and a daughter who feels guilty for her mother's demise.As usual the action scenes and the CG is top notch. I really like how Hollywood like are the CGs of Korean movies recently. The action scenes are also great. Kim Hyun Joo did a great job portraying a strong female mercenary.
Overall, I enjoyed watching the movie and got a bit teary eyed towards the end. It might disappoint those people though who wants a 'Sci-Fi' plot because it's not really about that. It's more of like just the settings. Still I consider this worth the watch. You should try it too.
Was this review helpful to you?
One of the classics of year 2010
I really love this drama since I first watched it. I've already watched this before and fell for it and on my second time I still love it. The mix of drama and subtle comedy makes this a unique series and a story worth following. Although there were episodes that feels a bit draggy, it's still one of the best dramas I've seen and should be watched by K-Drama fan at least once in their life.The chemistry of the casts is also superb and I also love the OST. I can't get enough of the OSTs that I immediately added it to my playlist.
I really recommend this to all K-Drama fans as this is really a classic drama series. (Sorry for the lame review, I'll try to edit this soon.)
Was this review helpful to you?
I was lovestruck by this series
The plot is so refreshingly unique and the way the interviews are conducted also suits the series themes and vibes. It made it more interesting.The characters' chemistry is definitely something that is worth praising specially EunO, RinI and Geon's friendship. They're so cute to look at and it makes you want to wish that you have friends like them too.
I really enjoyed watching this short series and it was just feel good. I recommend this to anyone who just wants to watch, laugh and maybe cry a little. It's such a good drama to watch. I loveeeee it.
Was this review helpful to you?
Typical who's the father drama
The main reason I watched this is because of Song JiHyo. I love seeing her on screen although it seems like she ends up with flop series most of the time because of terrible writing. This one is slightly bearable than most. I kind of enjoyed watching the series despite some flaws on the writing which was pointed out by other reviews.For me, the casts did their best to do their roles. I also like how things were wrapped up because it almost felt like everyone had their happy endings.
I don't have much say whether to recommend it or not but as JiHyo Eonnie fan of course, I love this drama seeing her in it.
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Ready to fall in love with SuYeol and K in this action-filled crime-comedy drama?
First, I would like to highlight the great chemistry of Lee DongWook and Wi HaJoon. I watched this mainly because of them and I wasn't disappointed at all. Their on-screen chemistry of superb. I'm not really that much of a critic but their action scenes looks flawless to me. Scenes are mostly well executed. The chemistry of the team overall is also cute and family-like. Even though they bicker sometimes, they got each other's back.I must also admit, this is a fresh portrayal of DID/MPD wherein instead of one lead assuming both identities, they visualized it through different person/actor which is refreshing to me. It wasn't as realistic but I guess it works in making this unique. I have minor issue though with the overall plot of the drama. It was exciting on the first two episodes then it lied flat in between then only got exciting as it was ending. I'm not really sure if it's because I've watched too many crime drama that this kind of feel saturated to me. I can't help but feel that the episodes feel draggy. It's just my personal opinion though as someone who have seen tons of crime dramas. There are twists every now and then though that you can look forward. If you're into action, corruption, psychological crime stuff then you'd probably love this.
The OST kind of a bit too metal and rock for me but I guess it complements the fact that this is an action drama afterall. There wasn't much of a cheesy moment in it so the OST kind of makes sense. With mystery-thriller type of drama, I rarely re-watch it as the thrill isn't there anymore but there were lots of scenes that I love so I might scan through this series one more time in the future.
Overall, it was a good drama to watch and I enjoyed watching it (athough there were down times as well). Lee Dong Wook and WiHaJoon really stood out on this drama so if you're a fan, definitely watch this out. I still can't get over the transition of Wi HaJoon from a persistent cop in Squid Game into a crazy man in Bad and Crazy.
Was this review helpful to you?
Very cutesy short school drama. Took me back to my high school days
It was a nice break from heavy crime drama I am usually watching. This was just light, fun and soooo fluttering. While it's a typical and the usual school romance you could probably watch, I still love the fact that the main leads had a chemistry even if it's just a short drama. Nothing really spectacular on the storyline but deym did it give me butterflies in my stomach I didn't know still exist.I don't know any of the characters. I never seen them on other dramas but I already fall for them. I hope I can see them in longer dramas in the future. I really loved the duality of the male lead's character. He can be that gentle, kind and normal guy in the class but can be manly AF in a snap. The female lead's character is a bit confusing though because at times she felt like a cool good girl then there are times that she's like a spoiled brat. Nonetheless, her character has a good heart. That's for sure.
The supporting characters chemistry is also superb. I'm super into BaWool and MinJi. They're the cute couple. Even the second male lead is awesome. There were some plot holes for me that I felt a bit off and awkward but it wasn't that noticeable and if you look at the big picture it was still a great overall package. I recommend this if you feel like going back to your 'adolescence' when relationship still excites you like crazy.
Was this review helpful to you?
Are you ready to fly to Hawaii?
This is really perfection from the story to the execution to the characters' chemistry. It's started with a bang and it just keeps getting better until the very end. It's a perfect feel good family movie on a weekend. I love the balance of comedy, action and drama altogether. The story didn't focus much on the technicalities of 'secret agent operations' but much more on the character's life and emotion which made the movie very relatable. I love the twists of the movies as well. There's a lot of unexpected twists so you should watch out for it.I also love the casts. I know them mostly from other shows but I love seeing them together on this wholesome film. Uhm JungHwa really made Magnolia come to life. The chemistry among the other characters like the flight attendants is also very smooth. I really love the part where all of them became one team having one goal of saving the plane. Also the husband. I cannot. The revelation. I don't want to spoil anything but I'll give a clue. It's all because of the husband's 'grand' plan. Minor flaw though is the scenario about the plane. After everything that happened, it's impossible to land a plane that calmly after losing a door. I watched too many Air Disaster episodes that I cannot overlook that fact. It's just a minor detail though that didn't affect the overall greatness of this film.
Shoutout to Kim NamGil who slept throughout the movie. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I understood it right, he was supposed to be the NIS agent.
Overall, this is highly recommended. It was so underrated and more people should watch this movie. It's perfection.
Was this review helpful to you?
Revenge story that has nothing much to it
Story-wise, aside from what was already stated on the plot summary, there's nothing much more to it. We learned some of the characters' pasts and why they want revenge but there's no additional details. They also tried to relate how the characters are connected however it still lacks context for me to invest on the story emotionally. I felt like they tried to supplement the bland story with the action scenes which I can say was done outstadningly. It was a high quality action for me.Given the roles they have, the cast portrayed their characters effectively and I've seen most of them on other movies or show as well. Unfortunately, no matter how good actors/actresses they are, I really felt that the story didn't give much justice to this film. I didn't feel that 'fire' to root for the character's motivation to kill because all I know is that the bad guy did something terrible and that's how the revenge started. I was looking more of a back story before all the chaos started. I wanted to see the characters living happily and then the villain entered and ruined everything that way I could feel the real emotions. This film however just show all the chaos part where someone is killed so now someone wants revenge for that person's death.
I did enjoy watching it like the curiousity of how things will unfold and of course the action scenes, it's just that this movie felt short on capturing my emotion as a viewer. I still recommend it though and you might actually like it more than I did.
Was this review helpful to you?
