With a story focusing on S. Korea's rigid and extremely competitive school system, with all the typical tropes involved, such as bullying, privileged kids and outcast kids, teachers and parents manipulation etc., this was a dark, triggering and demanding watch. The non-linear and rather confusing narration, the one-dimensional characters without proper background stories and motivations that made it difficult to empathize with, as well as the use of too many predictable cliches and far-fetched plot tools made this film fall short despite its intriguing premise and the talented young actors in the cast.
Far from perfect in terms of plot and storytelling (especially the rather confusing use of two timelines and the dumb decisions/actions of some characters), but with top-notch cinematography, perfectly eerie atmosphere, imposing music score and, most of all, impressive cast and performances (Go Min Si and Lee Jung Eun were fantastic in their roles). An interesting, bingeable addition to the mystery, psychological thriller genre.
The story is predictable, with some obvious cliches, but the adorable dogs and the happiness and fulfillment they bring in everyone's lives were enough reason for this to be an entertaining, heartwarming and feel-good weekend family watch - for dog lovers or not.
The story is predictable, with some obvious cliches, but the adorable dogs and the happiness and fulfillment they bring in everyone's lives were enough reason for this to be an entertaining, heartwarming and feel-good weekend family watch - for dog lovers or not.
Haven't watched the original, but I have the feeling that this movie was a lost opportunity. With an intriguing concept, a great cast and engaging visuals, but a convoluted execution that created more questions than answers, and some plot-twists that served no clear purpose. It could have been so much better...
Based on true events of one of S. Korea's darkest moments, this is an intense, engaging political/ military thriller, fast-paced but easy to follow even though its long duration and its numerous characters. With a tight, dense and coherent plot, masterful direction, storytelling and production, and a superb cast (especially unrecognizable Hwang Jung Min in a blood-boiling role), this movie is a captivating experience for those who want to delve into S. Korea's history.
Though there was nothing out of the box or unpredictable, this was an entertaining, fun and easy watch thanks to the great cast, the fast pacing and the nice combination of comedy and action. Great for a family movie night.
Told in flashbacks and from different perspectives, this is the triggering and emotionally charged story of a young school girl and the suffocating relationship with her mother. With an indie vibe, a nicely blended element of investigation and a subplot that worked as a means of catharsis, this was a difficult but thought-provoking watch.
A female centered plot in an office setting, full of sismance and social commentaries about working women/moms and their struggles, challenges, sacrifices and setbacks. Though the storytelling had some issues, especially towards the end, and some characters felt a bit one-dimensional, it was a drama worth watching for Ra Mi Ran -who was exceptionally good in this, both as an intern and as a mom, owning her character and making it very realistic and relatable- as well as her family members and their lovely bonding.
Between PMS and Panic Disorder what ranks higher in suffering? A healing slice of life story full of warmth, consideration, compassion and empathy. An affectionate yet realistic and not overdramatic representation of people suffering from some challenging situations, that find a place to belong, connect, heal and form relationships -not necessarily romantic- that can change their lives. A soothing, rewarding watch.
Too short for a drama, too long for a movie. A high octane sci-fi thriller: dark, action-packed, bloody, gory, with an excellent cast and high production value, but confusing in terms of storytelling, characters interconnections and purpose, and lacking the essence and the background that could blend all the above in a captivating outcome. The scene-stealer badass FL, Jo Yoon Soo, as well as Cha Seung Won's eccentric persona and Kim Seon Ho, who slayed the last episode, were more than enough to make this is a decent one-time watch, but it could have been so much better.
A peculiar, dreamlike film with a mellow tone, elegant cinematography of beautiful Nagano's landscapes and eloquent performances form the cast, especially Sakaguchi Kentaro and Ichikawa Mikako. However, the extremely slow and mundane pace, the long duration, the fragmented narration -full of mystery and symbolisms that are never fully explained thus difficult to fully understand or make sense- and its vague intentions make this a challenging watching experience.
A down-to-earth, honest depiction of the complications, frustrations and disappointments of forcing romance and sexual relationships to an aroace person. Plus, the expectations of marriage for young women of a certain age from their family and friends, addressing them as a failed or incomplete life. Miura Toko was a brilliant choice for the FL, giving life to her complicated, reserved, solitary character. Even though it may be slow-paced at times, this film is a refreshing addition to the titles about aroace community, which still remains largely unknown and misunderstood.
A strange, refreshingly unique psychological thriller -spiced with large doses of makjang- focused on infidelity, revenge and their implications. Though the premise is definitely cliche, some actors should tone down their overacting and the ending may be confusing for some viewers, the clever retrospective storytelling, the classy filming and production, some unpredictable plot-twists and its short duration (only 4 episodes long) made this an interesting, bingeable watch.
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The non-linear and rather confusing narration, the one-dimensional characters without proper background stories and motivations that made it difficult to empathize with, as well as the use of too many predictable cliches and far-fetched plot tools made this film fall short despite its intriguing premise and the talented young actors in the cast.
I prefer watching stories about real, flawed people, than perfect but totally unrealistic ones.
An interesting, bingeable addition to the mystery, psychological thriller genre.
With an intriguing concept, a great cast and engaging visuals, but a convoluted execution that created more questions than answers, and some plot-twists that served no clear purpose.
It could have been so much better...
With a tight, dense and coherent plot, masterful direction, storytelling and production, and a superb cast (especially unrecognizable Hwang Jung Min in a blood-boiling role), this movie is a captivating experience for those who want to delve into S. Korea's history.
Great for a family movie night.
With an indie vibe, a nicely blended element of investigation and a subplot that worked as a means of catharsis, this was a difficult but thought-provoking watch.
Though the storytelling had some issues, especially towards the end, and some characters felt a bit one-dimensional, it was a drama worth watching for Ra Mi Ran -who was exceptionally good in this, both as an intern and as a mom, owning her character and making it very realistic and relatable- as well as her family members and their lovely bonding.
A healing slice of life story full of warmth, consideration, compassion and empathy.
An affectionate yet realistic and not overdramatic representation of people suffering from some challenging situations, that find a place to belong, connect, heal and form relationships -not necessarily romantic- that can change their lives.
A soothing, rewarding watch.
A high octane sci-fi thriller: dark, action-packed, bloody, gory, with an excellent cast and high production value, but confusing in terms of storytelling, characters interconnections and purpose, and lacking the essence and the background that could blend all the above in a captivating outcome.
The scene-stealer badass FL, Jo Yoon Soo, as well as Cha Seung Won's eccentric persona and Kim Seon Ho, who slayed the last episode, were more than enough to make this is a decent one-time watch, but it could have been so much better.
However, the extremely slow and mundane pace, the long duration, the fragmented narration -full of mystery and symbolisms that are never fully explained thus difficult to fully understand or make sense- and its vague intentions make this a challenging watching experience.
Plus, the expectations of marriage for young women of a certain age from their family and friends, addressing them as a failed or incomplete life.
Miura Toko was a brilliant choice for the FL, giving life to her complicated, reserved, solitary character.
Even though it may be slow-paced at times, this film is a refreshing addition to the titles about aroace community, which still remains largely unknown and misunderstood.
Though the premise is definitely cliche, some actors should tone down their overacting and the ending may be confusing for some viewers, the clever retrospective storytelling, the classy filming and production, some unpredictable plot-twists and its short duration (only 4 episodes long) made this an interesting, bingeable watch.