Reviews

worth it for Gong Yoo alone

I have to start this by saying I have been a victim of marriageinfidelity, really really bad infidelity—so I am never somebody that ever wants to see a show that has that to do with it. That said.—Gong Yoo was absolutely magical in this movie and he makes watching it worth it just because he carries so much in single glances and micro expressions and struggles with his emotions and it’s just worth it to watch him as an actor. It also helped some of the pent-up energy from goblin, to see him actually follows through on some of his more adult inclinations. This is all to say the story is OK. I actually didn’t hate it. It ended the way I think it had to end despite what anybody might’ve wanted, and again I can’t give it a 10 because the topic normally would turn me away, but It is just a joy to watch anything that he is in. If you are a fan of this wonderful man, don’t miss this movie.

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New appreciation

After watching this dramatic movie, which has no light moments, I have a new appreciation for the talents of Jeff Satur! The FL Enfa Waraha was outstanding! There were no winners - the script was beautifully-written, but dark, dark, dark!
I didn't realise, when I started the show, that "Keng" Harit Buayoi was also in this, showing a hint of the good things to come
in Khemjira. When I read that Srida Puapimol won an award for her role, I thought that it was only right - she was fabulous! (R.I.P.)
There was no glitz and glamour to this Thai movie - only evidence of hard work, and scraping by.

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A change of pace from other supernatural romance films

I would say that this was a hard movie to pull off, considering the film deals with changes in time. If not executed properly, the audience would be left baffled, unable to follow the story, and confused as to how the story progresses. However, this movie did a great job with how they explained the whole premise of their time constraint. The change in camera angle to depict whose timeline it is that we're in helps with understanding how we are supposed to view the progression of the story, be it forward in time or backwards.

Their love story, albeit bittersweet, left me wondering whether they are caught in a loop or the time they spent together only lasted within that timeframe. The film didn't have anyone dying. However, the story is comparable to other romantic films that have one of the lead actors dying. In a way, My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday showed how to spend the remaining time you have with your loved one wisely, no questions asked, no holds barred, just making memories and cherishing every single moment.

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This film is disturbingly captivating, heartbreakingly sad, deeply layered, and packed with hidden meaning. It’s not a romance. It’s a dark, intimate drama about loneliness, guilt, and the desperate need for connection. It definitely left a mark on me and will stay in my memory for a long time.

The story is told from the perspective of Tam, a lonely teenager who’s mentally and physically abused by his family and classmates because of his sexuality. The film dives deep into the emotional maze of Tam’s mind, and over the course of nearly two hours, we witness his slow mental unraveling. It constantly blurs the line between reality and delusion, creating a sense of discomfort and introspection that makes you feel exactly what Tam feels: lost, rejected, craving connection, but surrounded by pain and darkness.

The Blue Hour doesn’t hand you easy answers. Instead, it invites you to reflect on how trauma distorts our perception of reality, and how the longing for connection can either destroy us or set us free.

Gun Atthapan and Oab Oabnithi deliver stunning performances. The cold blue color palette perfectly mirrors the sadness, melancholy, and emotional isolation Tam experiences. Director Anucha Boonyawatana crafts a poetic, introspective atmosphere that’s both ambiguous and deeply sensitive. He treats Tam’s fragility with care, never judging him, and portrays his queerness with honesty and nuance, highlighting the impact of bullying and family rejection without falling into simplistic victim narratives.

The slow pacing gives you space to fully sink into the emotional world of the characters. The whole film was a haunting, powerful experience.

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For anyone who likes a lighthearted romantic movie

I have watched this movie twice. However, I didn't know that I had seen it until 10 minutes into the movie on my second watch. I knew I had seen Araki Yuko (Koharu) before, but I thought I was just recalling her from DOPE. Boy, was I wrong. 10 minutes into the movie, I remembered bits and pieces of the story. But I didn't stop. Though I forgot the plot and the ending, I didn't know I was almost to the end and had gone through the whole movie again.

It's not every day you see a movie about a straightforward girl confessing her feelings to a timid and shy boy. I liked how their relationship progressed over time, and we were in it with them, seeing them grow together and expand their perspective of the world around them. The story takes parts from the beginning of the movie and sprinkles them throughout the film, reminding us of how Koharu and Ryota navigated their relationship. A very lighthearted film with a good ending that might leave you wanting more, but later on, be satisfied with how the story went.

I highly recommend this to people who like romantic films that feel real, that have a sense of it happening in real life.

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This movie should’ve been called Tee Yai: The Power of Friendship or Tee Yai: How a Legend Is Born. It’s not just a crime drama, it’s a story about loyalty and lifelong bonds.

The film follows the rise of Tee Yai, a legendary Thai outlaw played by Apo Nattawin, a bold thief who pulls off daring heists and escapes that feel almost mythical and his childhood friend Rerk, played by Wisarut Himaratana. Tee and Rerk grew up together and built a bond for life, swearing to protect one another and they stick to it till the very end.

The cast is solid, and their performances really stick with you. Apo once again proves his versatility and why I see him as one of Thailand’s finest actors. With his commanding presence, he delivers a gripping performance as Tee Yai, capturing both the character’s charm and brutal edge. Wisarut Himaratana, playing the loyal friend, brings a grounded, thoughtful energy to the duo. One of the film’s standout elements is the chemistry between Apo and Wisarut, their silent glances speak volumes, and they genuinely feel like lifelong friends on screen.

Also worth mentioning is Kao Supassara as Dao, one of the few women with real presence in this gritty, male-dominated world. Her role is subtle but powerful, adding emotional depth to the story.

Despite being nearly two hours long, the film flies by thanks to strong direction that skillfully balances action and drama. With striking cinematography, meticulous attention to detail, and electrifying action scenes, it’s a visually rich and culturally layered film that’s absolutely worth watching.

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An emotional rollercoaster of a movie

Yes, you will feel the whole spectrum of emotions while watching this 2-hour-long movie. From happy, sad, elation, frustration, you name it. It is all in this film.

I liked everything about the movie, from the casting to the camera angles, and even the theme music was good. I Give My First Love to You is now under my recommendations of movies to watch. At first, it was like your ordinary "I promise to love you forever" type of film, but it quickly shifted to addressing the problem in the movie, which was the struggle of both Mayu and Takuma. "How can I love you if I'm the reason you're hurting?" One of the questions in the movie. "Why don't you just let me love you?" Another question. It's a romance film within a tragic film within a romance film.

I was close to shutting my monitor off halfway through the movie when I thought it would go somewhere I would've hated it to go to. Luckily, my predictions were wrong, and I'm grateful it was because it panned out better than I hoped it would. Inoue Mao (Mayu) at first lacked the sadness I thought she should have, but right at the halfway mark, she showed why she was cast as the lead, especially in the last 30 minutes of the film. Okada Masaki (Takuma) did well to show that chill, laidback attitude of someone who just wants to keep loving the person he wants to be with.

Like in any Japanese movie, symbolism is as important as the cast, and I think it was shown well in the film. The stairs, the rooftop, and the clover all played an important part in showing the dynamics between Mayu and Takuma.

I gave this an overall score of 9, but I would understand if someone gives this as low a grade as 8.5. Any lower than that, well, to each their own. But this film, I would say, should be at least in the top 15%, if not, 20% of movies a person has watched, especially if you like romantic movies. Definitely would watch it again just to see if I missed anything.

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This is not a romantic film

If you are planning to watch this, thinking it's a romantic film, turn away. This is far from a depiction of a blossoming romance in the middle of an ongoing war, with the lead actors having a tug-of-war over who's right and who's wrong. You might well be disappointed in the first 30 minutes of the film if those are your expectations.

Having said that, I encourage everyone to give this 2-hour-long film a try. Different parts in the film will tug your heartstrings, but it still manages to give viewers relief to ease the tension.

As always, Haruka Fukuhara (Yuri) delivered a magnificent performance in the film, conveying her emotions not just through her dialogue but through her expressions as well. Mizukami Koshi (Akira) did well portraying a military man awaiting his orders on when he can face his destiny. The supporting casts did an amazing job, well, supporting the leads. Honorable mentions to Matsuzaka Keiko (Tsuru), Ito Kentaro (Ishimaru), and Deguchi Natsuki (Chiyo) for adding different colours to the movie.

I liked the whole premise of the movie, how each characters were portrayed, and how each person who was given a dialogue played a role in the growth of both the lead actors and the decisions made by the supporting cast. The cinematography was well done; no camera angles were wasted, and each scene meshed well with the previous one. I almost disliked the film and would've given it a 5 or 6 because of that one scene, but luckily, what I had in mind didn't happen. It played out beautifully up to the end, and I wasn't left with questions, nor was I looking for any answers.

I would've given this film a 7 because, like most of you, I assume, thought it was a romantic film. After writing this review, looking back, 8 sounds about right. Enjoy the film, everyone, and prepare some tissues.

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A must for fans of HK action

Sadly over-shadowed as being veteran director, Benny Chan's, last film, this is an old-school Hong Kong action film given a sparkly new coat of paint, modern, faster, more violent action, and a superb script we've all seen before... yet somehow original enough to make us want to see it again.

To be honest: I'm a big fan of Donny Yen; Nicholas Tse is the "pretty boy" who can be frustratingly brilliant every now and again; Benny Chan churned out enjoyable action content, whereas the plot - coupled with all of the above - meant that this was always on my viewing list, but never a priority. I ended up watching it on a recent flight with a Chinese airline, and, DAMN, did I regret not seeing it sooner?!

I won't spoil anything but, as the other review here points out: things are a tad predictable. But for what this is, that's more than okay.
What the other reviewer didn't mention though, was the moral dilemma of doing the right thing - even if it meant potentially sacrificing a comrade - and the question of whether the villain was actually justified in doing what he did?
This is what made Nicholas Tse's character so enchanting: even though trauma had turned him into a ruthless killer, there was a motive behind it all that audiences could most probably relate to.

The action in this film is A-grade - and that's what you'll likely want to see it for!
Donnie Yen tries to up his acting, but we all love him for his on-screen combat talent, so who cares as long as he's not Arnie-level bad, right? It's like watching a Jackie Chan film: we all know what we want and what to expect going in, but trying to emote to make up for age slowing him down, doesn't change the fact that we still want to see more of what made us fans in the first place!

In short: where this will never be the best film you'll ever see, it hits all the right buttons. Recommended.

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do not recommend watching it but if u have to then skip the last half an hour

i just watched love untangled and i loved it so much and i searched for movies like love untangled and the first thing i saw was 20th century girl. i didnt watch the trailer, i didnt read any reviews and i didnt even see the rating and i started watching this movie. not gonna lie i loved it soo veryyy muchhh!!! it had a strong starting and i really liked the character of bo ra. she was a loyal friend and i loved her chemistry with the others. every scene made me giggle and happy. it was such a cute story which had many opportunites to end with a cliche yet heartwarming ending but the writers really messed it up. to all the people who are like" but this is what real world is like! not everything goes our way. i feel like the story had a real ending and im happy it didnt have a cliche ending" shut uppp!!!! if i wanted real world i would've just looked in the mirror!!this was supposed to be a romcom! and if the writers didnt want to make it another cliche romcom then they could've decided with another story. this was a story which was cute and fluffy and showed us love and friendship. it didnt have to have a tragic ending. i mean what do u mean he died???? he was a fine man and he didnt have any health issues mentioned before in the movie and he had no damn reason to die and they didnt mention the reason too! i usually never write reviews but this movie really pissed me off!! like they are being lovey dovey one moment and then he stops texting all together and then he dies??um what???it was a really forced ending. i feel like they tried something like 2521 but ended up extremely horribly!!!! i do not recommend watching this movie or if u do skip the last half an hour! except the ending everything is great

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Something very entertaining, light and funny

Mission: Possible is a fun and light-hearted Korean action-comedy film. It tells the story of a secret agent and a private detective who team up by accident to solve a gun smuggling case. The movie mixes action, comedy, and a bit of mystery, making it enjoyable.

The main characters are played by Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sun-bin. Kim Young-kwang plays a funny and slightly clumsy detective, while Lee Sun-bin plays a serious secret agent. Their personalities are very different, which makes their teamwork both funny and interesting. They argue a lot at first, but slowly learn to trust each other.

The action scenes are exciting but not too serious, which fits the funny style of the film. There are also several surprising moments that keep the audience curious. The comedy feels natural, and many of the jokes come from the situations the characters find themselves in.

The story is easy to follow, and the pace is good—there are no boring parts. Even though the plot isn't very deep, it's still fun to watch because of the great chemistry between the two leads and the mix of action and humor.

In summary, Mission Possible is a great film if you want something entertaining and light. It's not too serious, but it keeps you smiling and interested from start to finish. Perfect for fans of action-comedies with a good mix of laughter and suspense.

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Not worth your time.

‘Malee’ is probably the first Thai horror film I’ve watched that features a sapphic storyline. While combining sapphic love, Manora dance, and horror seems like a refreshing departure from the usual tropes seen in the genre, unfortunately, everything is just all over the place.

The most important thing about a horror film is the suspense buildup. Without a solid story progression, the fear and horror the film tries to deliver surely won’t work. And this is exactly what this film failed to deliver. The poor script and the lackluster acting from its cast are this film's major downfall. The first 40 minutes of the film are slow and dull, failing to build any real tension or suspense. Additionally, the jumpscares in the film fall flat, lacking the necessary build-up and payoff to truly frighten viewers.

As a big horror enthusiast who also follows GL, I’d say this film is ultimately a bland horror movie with nothing memorable to offer. Definitely not worth your time. 'Malee' may have had the potential to be a standout Thai horror film with its intriguing concept and sapphic backstory, but the film simply fails to fully explore and develop any plot point properly, leaving everything seeming underdeveloped. And if you’re a GL fan who would watch everything with sapphic/WLW elements regardless of the quality, I advise you to at least set some standards and just skip this film.

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