A great balance of action, suspense and emotional moments in a very engaging disaster-themed movie. Kim Nam Gil (the main reason I watched this) gave an impressive, heartfelt performance - this man never disappoints!
Though all actors did a good job with the script they had, this drama felt lacking and lukewarm, mainly due to the the sloppy editing and camera work, the unbalanced portions of sitcom and melo moments, and as well as its partly 'documentaristic' format. Not bad, but nothing memorable.
It took me a while to warm up to it, but overall this slow-paced, healing story was a nice watch.
Beautiful cinematography and colouring, ethereal directing and acting were its strongest elements, while the confusing first episodes, the overly dramatic tone of the last episodes and, especially, the feeling that sometimes 'it was trying too much' to tug at our heartstrings, weakened the final outcome.
"You don't have to know everything about something to understand it."
An intimate, slow-paced indie film -full of subtle silences and things remaining unsaid- that studies family bonding in a case where blood is not what actually constitutes a family, the narrow-minded mentality of most secluded communities, the prejudice and discrimination for same sex couples. The poignant, serene cinematography of the beautiful rural scenery and the eloquent performances of most cast members did compensate for the somewhat thin storytelling.
“Why is all this happening?” “Cause you stay cool and don’t say anything.”
Violent and tender, brutal and heart-warming, action-packed and slow-paced, heart-wrenchingly sad and sappy happy, this film was a long, intense and difficult watch that somehow flowed like a river stream.
Chang Chen’s acting was superb, with all the emotions perfectly depicted for a character that delivers minimal dialogue. And that little cutie pie of a boy! It stole my heart the moment he appeared on screen…
It’s definitely not for everyone, it has many trigger warnings, but it’s a movie worth watching if not only for the final, absolutely devastatingly beautiful scene!
A heartwarming coming of age story about unrequited love, school life, friendship, family relationships, adolescence and self discovery, full with bitter-sweetness and nostalgia - and a hidden storyline. Zhang Zi Feng and Leo Wu were great at portraying the protagonists of the story and their youthful emotions.
Tense, suspenseful and engaging, though the characters could have been more fleshed out. The story was a bit predictable and its pacing uneven, but the great performances from Suda Masaki, Fukase Satoshi and Oguri Shun made up for it.
We watched both movies during -what we call- 'family movie nights'. Hubby couldn't remember anything from the first movie (tbh we watched the 1st movie a few years ago) and kept on asking for info all the time, but he could follow the main story ^^
It's better to watch the prequel first: though not the same actors, the character's past will help you not get confused by the story behind the flashbacks and those two teams' dynamics.
The story wasn't as good as the prequel's, the romance felt forced and unnecessary, but overall it was a funny, easy watch. The great visuals and scenery, Kang Ha Neul and Lee Kwang Soo's funky hair and antics, Chae Soo Bin's charms and naughtiness were the best parts of this movie.
A quirky, humorous portrayal of the middle-life crisis and mis-communication many couples face after being married for too long. Always a pleasure to see Abe Hiroshi playing timid, reserved characters :)
Many familiar faces in this lighthearted, informative glimpse of the life and troubles in the airport industry. Nothing too deep or surprising, but an entertaining watch nonetheless.
Interesting and enjoyable lakorn, without any unnecessary sub-plots/fillers, or over the top hysterical, screaming, evil second leads with less than two brain cells, slap-kiss or rape. In spite of the strong fantasy basis of the story, it was quite believable and properly developed. Though it became somewhat repetitive and draggy towards the end, Mark Prin's naughty antics and charm, as well as his chemistry with Bella made this drama a nice watch.
Perhaps if I'd watched it years ago, I'd probably have enjoyed it more. It seemed dated, with over-the-top acrobatic fight scenes and predictable plot, but it had some strong moments and some good acting, especially from Lee Seo Jin.
An intense, edgy law drama with well-built, realistic and thought provoking cases of juvenile offenders. Exceptional production and performances, not only from the main cast but also from most of the supporting cast members. The somewhat preachy and contradictory social criticism of the last episodes made the plot a bit uneven and over-dramatic, but overall it was a great watching experience.
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Kim Nam Gil (the main reason I watched this) gave an impressive, heartfelt performance - this man
never disappoints!
Not bad, but nothing memorable.
Beautiful cinematography and colouring, ethereal directing and acting were its strongest elements, while the confusing first episodes, the overly dramatic tone of the last episodes and, especially, the feeling that sometimes 'it was trying too much' to tug at our heartstrings, weakened the final outcome.
An intimate, slow-paced indie film -full of subtle silences and things remaining unsaid- that studies
family bonding in a case where blood is not what actually constitutes a family, the narrow-minded mentality of most secluded communities, the prejudice and discrimination for same sex couples.
The poignant, serene cinematography of the beautiful rural scenery and the eloquent performances of most cast members did compensate for the somewhat thin storytelling.
“Cause you stay cool and don’t say anything.”
Violent and tender, brutal and heart-warming, action-packed and slow-paced, heart-wrenchingly sad and sappy happy, this film was a long, intense and difficult watch that somehow flowed like a river stream.
Chang Chen’s acting was superb, with all the emotions perfectly depicted for a character that delivers minimal dialogue.
And that little cutie pie of a boy! It stole my heart the moment he appeared on screen…
It’s definitely not for everyone, it has many trigger warnings, but it’s a movie worth watching if not only for the final, absolutely devastatingly beautiful scene!
Zhang Zi Feng and Leo Wu were great at portraying the protagonists of the story and their youthful emotions.
The story was a bit predictable and its pacing uneven, but the great performances from Suda Masaki, Fukase Satoshi and Oguri Shun made up for it.
Hubby couldn't remember anything from the first movie (tbh we watched the 1st movie a few years ago) and kept on asking for info all the time, but he could follow the main story ^^
The great visuals and scenery, Kang Ha Neul and Lee Kwang Soo's funky hair and antics, Chae Soo Bin's charms and naughtiness were the best parts of this movie.
after being married for too long.
Always a pleasure to see Abe Hiroshi playing timid, reserved characters :)
Great story-telling, brilliant acting, a well-deserved all-time classic.
In spite of the strong fantasy basis of the story, it was quite believable and properly developed.
Though it became somewhat repetitive and draggy towards the end, Mark Prin's naughty antics and charm, as well as his chemistry with Bella made this drama a nice watch.
It seemed dated, with over-the-top acrobatic fight scenes and predictable plot, but it had some strong moments and some good acting, especially from Lee Seo Jin.
Exceptional production and performances, not only from the main cast but also from most of the supporting cast members.
The somewhat preachy and contradictory social criticism of the last episodes made the plot a bit uneven and over-dramatic, but overall it was a great watching experience.
Good for a one-time-only watch, mainly for the cast.