Good if you like action, bad if you like to think critically
I, The Executioner is quite ambitious in its production and script. On this aspect, it is fruitful concerning the action scenes, its aesthetic scenes and color, and the acting. However, the acting was basically carrying the movie. Everyone did an amazing job, particularly Jung Hae-in, given a strangely written character, somehow managed to elevate such an antagonist. But, looking past the acting, the rest of the movie falls flat. When it comes to its themes and politics, it somewhat skims its critiques and observations and is afraid to truly say something. Towards the end, its themes of justice become jumbled, and one is unsure what the movie's message is. It will explore every aspect of justice, but never clearly get to its point. While watching, I was trying to be kind in my analysis, thinking perhaps its circus-like production is a commentary on its themes; however, I believe the movie should have taken itself more seriously (the music was somewhat... random).in conclusion, it looks good, but it's mediocre.
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Inflicts hurt as much as it heals
As You Stood By has many good components to it.- Primarily, the relationship between Eun-su and Hui-su (and of course, Mr. Jin). This relationship serves as both the stakes and the breather, in its dual nature, greatly contributing to the show.
- It also explores all sides of domestic violence, of everything that contributes to such a case, in an appropriate manner.
- Every character is strong in the sense of their personality and values, making them all distinct from one another.
- The entire cast did great with acting!
- The music did a great job for its respective scenes.
As for the flawed components, at times I felt like the writing was too spontaneous, so I couldn't suspend disbelief. Certain characters did actions that did not contribute to the story (or the dialogue was awkward), and the ending felt rushed and weak.
In conclusion, don't expect perfection, but it is enjoyable. Although some might call it slow, I thought the pacing was sufficient, but that might be different from person to person. Either way, I do recommend everyone to watch this and have their own thoughts on it.
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the people that get it, get it.
Glitch is a very specific experience, that perhaps a lot of viewers may not get. Granted, I am not the exact same as the Glitch female leads, but I can quite relate. This show is not simple; it contains a lot of symbolism, social subtleties, and themes one must try to figure out as they watch. I found it to be quite obvious about its queer elements, and aside from all the deep thematics, I think it did good on tension, action, relationshps, and drama.I recommend if one is a fan of complex shows. (and aliens)
p.s. the reason i put rewatch value low is because it is a very active watch, it requires brain exercise and usually for rewatches I watch shows that are very straightforward... just so y'all know....
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