Reviews

Breaking and flashbacking

Breaking and Re-entering was a frothy heist flick starring a group of likeable actors. The plot attempted to take a fresh twist on the genre with limited success.

Chang Po Chun (the strategist), Uncle Bin (master of disguise), Kao (the hacker), and Wen Hao (the hitter) rob a bank only to find they’ve endangered an old friend and must somehow put the money back. The only problem is that the person who hired them to steal the loot wants them dead and the money in his personal vault.

The cast was the strength of this film making the found family believable. Chen Bo Lin, Frederick Lee, Kent Tsai, and JC Lin had a nice, brotherly chemistry, even when at each other’s throats. Christ Wu Kang Ren, who is currently listed incorrectly as a guest star, played the villainous scumbag, a role he’s played more and more of lately. Cecilia Choi did a fine job as the love interest who had no problems with Po Chun being a criminal and knew exactly where to hit to bring a man down.

Despite the strong cast, the film looked more like a drama episode with writing to match. Perhaps I’ve watched too many heist films, but I’ve grown weary of the, “let us show you how we really pulled off the heist flashbacks” after making it appear they’d failed routine. There were also numerous flashbacks for the boys and for the derailed romance. Plot "twists" weren't very surprising, I was calling them out long before they materialized. I also wasn’t a fan of jokes that smacked of homophobia.

Overall, B & R was diverting entertainment if not riveting. The cast was fun to watch even if the script was riddled with onion pancake size holes in it. 7.25 rounded up to 7.5

11 July 2025

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good movie!

It was a great movie in my opinion, the acting was quite realistic, i personally think it was great on how they introduced the characters slowly, and let us get to know them without a big introduction. There were some scenes which I think were rushed or just unrealistic (to the scale of the majority of the movie). Other than that the story was well written and it seems well directed. I would rewatch the movie since the pace is quite good and keeps you hooked. Another thing I like about this movie is how it is not only about the present and what is happening but also delves a bit into what they feel, it gets the vibe of show but you're watching a proper movie. definitely recommend this movie to people who like fast paced movies and action and some gore.

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GOOD ONE (sad, not a perfect one as I expected)!

I love Zombie works :)
Waited for this to release-- My first Thai zombie movie :)

A Good Action Zombie movie.
(Not a gripping one but a very interesting watch.
I had a lot of expectations on this seeing the trailer but reached only to some extent of those expectations. Anyways, Don't miss to watch this, it's not boring :) )

***
The Story is Simple --
Zombies outbreak in a hospital after people eating some strange fish.

Muay Thai fighter, ML is on a mission to save his doctor girlfriend stuck among zombies in the hospital and he meets a kid on the way, who searches for his mom.

***
Opening scene is an action sequence.
All the Action sequences, Zombies fight scenes or zombie chasing scenes are Very Good.

First 20 mins is lil slow but later, it's very good n interesting.

Direction is Cool.
Cinematography is Very Good -- Grey n Black tones denote the distress the world is in.
Zombie makeups are Good.

BGM scores, Song in the climax and closing credits theme are Very Good.

***
ML n FL performances are Cool, especially ML in action scenes or fighting with the zombies.

Special mention: Kid is very lovely 👌🏻
He acted very well.

Kid and his mom scene is sad.

***
The Ending!? :o -- what is it? :o
(Sad or not a very happy ending as expected or what? Just watch, am not writing it here in spoiler hehe)

But Don't miss the end credits too.

Also, Looks like, there is potential to the story further and there would be a Sequel.

***
My Rating is 8/10.
One Time watch 👌🏻

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Expected more

I've heard many..many reviews and comments about this movie. About how good it is, and that it's like higher budget version of The Man of Nowhere( in terms of action, not story), but...in the end, I was kinda dissapointed.

Don't get me wrong - The Suspect is not a bad movie. In fact, it's pretty good. But not masterpiece, as many called it. First of all, this movie is pretty long. Almost 140 minutes for a mediocre story is too long. Again, story is not bad, it works, but is not very interesting and very predictable. And this scene with hanging...oh wow.

Action scenes. Oh, boy...The Suspect has tried to be similar to the Bourne trilogy or to Taken. But mostly to Bourne. You can see this by the way how chase scenes and hand-to-hand combat were filmed. Chase scenes are pretty good, but in my opinion are too long. But hand-to-hand combat... It's my personal opinion, but I'm not a fan of this fights with cuts every second. Yes, it makes fights more chaotic, and it was fun to watch... in 2004 or 2007. But in 2013 everyone were tired of them. Plus, we already had good action movies like Raid, or the Man from Nowhere. And compared to them, fights in The Suspect are complete mess. Again..not terrible, but watching those fights in 2025, especially after John Wick movies and many other new action films, is hard. Even Bourne movies or the first Taken are more watchable in terms of action.

It may seemed that I completely destroyed this movie with my critique, but that's not true. Acting was nothing special, but decent. story was ok, chase scenes were filmed great, and in the end I actually enjoyed this movie. But it's just a good movie, nothing more, and definitely not a 10/10 masterpiece.

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Off-Beat Quirky Gem of a Movie

Another completely biased review from me to you.
A lot of people have asked me what I base my ratings on since I seem to give really high numbers to most of what I watch. It's simple, if I enjoy watching the show a lot I give it a high score. If I don't enjoy the show I'll stop watching it. Sometimes I'll actually drop if there is something about the series that sorta pisses me off and I want to say something. Mostly I just quietly quit the show, using the 'if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all' rule of thumb.
This movie is an unexpected gem! Bizarre, quirky, weird, however you want to describe it. I loved it!
First, Zhu Yilong is brilliant. I don't think I have ever seen him look more beautiful. That blue hair and those cheekbones to die for? Yes please! 🥰 His character starts off being a normal boring salaryman. With one difference...he sees aliens filming his life story as it unfolds. They are pretty awful looking aliens. Like Buckeroo Banzai bad! As a matter of fact they do sort of look like Lectroids don't they ? 🤣
I'm unfamiliar with the FL Qiu Tian but she just nailed her character. Mysterious, damaged, off kilter. Love her! 😍
I'm not even sure how to categorize this movie. Is it sci-fi, romance, comedy, drama, slice of life? The answer is 'Yes'! And also 'No' 🤣
Anyhow, this has just the right amount of strangeness to it to keep my attention.
And Zhu Yilong sings the OST. What more could you ask for?
And for people interested, yes this does have a happy ending! And please stay for all the credits so you don't miss something....
Anyhow, if you like weird and quirky give this one a try. And if you want to see the amazing Zhu Yilong with the most incredible blue hair and cheekbones...this is the show for you!

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A heart wrenching story that’ll stay with you forever

P.S: I wrote this after watching the movie twice, once before and once after reading the web novel.
I regret not writing this immediately after watching the movie before reading the web novel

Movie: it’s one of the first few Chinese movie I ever watched though I was contemplating on watching it since more than a year I wasn’t sure about Chinese movies being this good. I don’t know how I missed out on watching it till now. I’m happy that I watched it. It was a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
The innocence and vulnerability of female lead, the sincerity and rawness of male lead, their determination toward each other’s dream tugged at my heart. I would be lying if I said I didn’t cry a river. The tearful face of hers when she comes to him after hiding in trash bin, the scene where he trims his head after hers gave me chills down my spine. I wanted to go within the movie and hug them both. Also the scene where he bites her lip before getting pinned down by police officers, conveyed enough emotions to wring out hearts. I like movies wherein the ML on the brink of existential crises, needing a single reason to live, give up everything in their power and possession to fulfil the wishes of FL thinking they were meant for this and then both get saved in the end. Though I never wanted FL to turn into a murderer (even if accidentally), I was relieved to see she received the punishment and was never broken down by all that she went through. It was heartwarming to see both connecting so deep and trying to protect their precious little dream at such a young age. I wanted to relive it again and again until I read the web novel…

Web novel: I would say this was completely different genre from the movie. At first I felt it was the movie with extra narration necessary for a web novel but I was wrong. A few chapters into it, I was totally immersed as though I was a bystander watching both FL and ML grow, I couldn’t stop till I marathon read the whole thing in a day (23 chapters). The bond they developed, the trust in each other, the bully, the assault, the accident, the policeman’s investigation….everything hit different. The scene post assault where he carries her crying in the rain, the revelation scene where ML comes to know the actual truth of that day(s) through his friend, The court scene where she dresses for him, the scene where she points her eyes and heart explaining how they communicate with each other touched my soul and made me tremble with gush of emotions. I cried buckets and had to console myself that all this is not real, it’s just a story. The scene where he patiently helps her overcome stutter; the assault scene; the scene where they run away for a day; the scene where the policeman comes to realise… what had actually happened, what FL went through and what ML was thinking watching FL from behind. Though I felt the bully was wrong, I didn’t want her to be violated so cruelly and was relieved to know that FL did not kill the bully.
This web novel had potential to be a drama. I’m not complaining against the movie cause it itself was a classic (it’s not possible for a 2 hr movie to do justice to a 30 chapter novel).

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A pure, complex portrayal of love

The two main characters are both deeply flawed in their own ways, and as such are deeply human. From the outside their relationship seems empty, as if they are together out of habit or a threadbare sense of duty, whilst a destructive, insidious bitterness creeps in.

But we come to realise that love is not predicated on logic, nor does it require the fulfilment of certain modern trappings like money, success, or even being personable and conversational. One can be estranged from the character of their loved one, may not even understand them, yet can still love them fiercely. They have "love at least", and it is enough.

It's a beautiful message particularly regarding those suffering from mental health issues who feel themselves inherently unlovable due to being impoverished, unable to work, unable to get a degree or fit into society. Love and the ability to be loved go deeper.

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Not Your Typical Romance Story

Un-ex is the story of Zuri, a successful single businesswoman in her 30s. Her doctor tells her that she's struggling with infertility due to premature menopause. Zuri lost her parents at a young age and grew up living with different relatives. Because of that, she’s always longed to have a child of her own—someone she could be with, maybe even until old age.

It reflects a common Filipino mindset that I personally don’t agree with: the belief that having a child guarantees someone will stay by your side forever. But in reality, children grow up, build their own lives, and we don’t own them.

In desperation, Zuri tries to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend—not because of love, but because she wants to use him to get pregnant. She pretends she still has feelings for him. What she has done is unforgivable but she repent and ask for a forgiveness in the end.

The story isn’t your typical romance where the couple usually ends up together—and I truly appreciated that. There’s a certain beauty in goodbyes too, and in reality, not all love stories are meant to last. The actors, who are a real-life couple and have been my favorites since the start of their careers, delivered a solid and consistent performance. The cinematography is also stunning. If you’re tired of the usual predictable love stories, this one is definitely worth watching.

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A funny and true to story adaptation of the anime

First of all, for anyone hesitating to watch and feeling like giving up on watching the movie because of the comments, PLEASE WATCH IT ! I was like y'all, I saw the comments and nearly didn't watch, but I'm glad I watched it.
I don't understand why there's so much negative comments and people saying the Thai adaptation is better. Everyone have their opinion but I feel like those that don't like it rarely watch japanese shows and expected it to look like the thai version, when in fact the movie is a better adaptation of the anime.
For people that didn't watch the anime and don't really watch japanese shows, sure the acting might seem over the top and cringe but it's actually a good depiction of how the characters were in the show ! The actor playing Ryoma was not bad at all and the actor playing Izumi was not bad either .
Mind you I watched the anime a long time ago but they did so well that for each important scene, like Ryoma chasing Izumi around the couch or Ryoma helping Izumi with his manga, the anime version was just flashing in my brain like "OH yeah I remember that !".
The thai version is good but the Thai production always like to add something different for drama purposes or to add a bit of thai culture in the story. So if you wanted a true to the story adaptation of the anime, sorry but it's this movie.

Japanese shows are rarely serious and when they are they deliver it as it should be. The anime isn't serious so why would the actors tone down the reactions that the anime characters had ?

Anyway, watch it guys ! Have your own opinion !

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“My Love Will Make You Disappear” Falls Short of Expectations Despite Strong Performances

My Love Will Make You Disappear had the potential to be a heartfelt and powerful film, especially with its strong lead actors known for their exceptional acting. However, the final execution left much to be desired.

The biggest letdown lies in the storyline, which felt mismatched with the talent involved. The character development was shallow, lacking the depth needed to make viewers truly connect. It’s likely because it was condensed into a movie format, which made the pacing feel rushed—every scene felt like it was in a hurry to move on. There were also exaggerated moments that took away from the film’s realism, making it lean more toward a mass-market appeal than a deep, thought-provoking narrative.

On a more positive note, the film does capture slices of Filipino life, like how closely-knit communities can be—where neighbors all know each other. It also reflects modern realities such as same-sex relationships raising a child, and how society is slowly normalizing these dynamics. It touches on the struggles of being a breadwinner and the quiet sacrifices that come with it.

The movie also carries some wholesome messages: the value of forgiveness, patience in love, trust, and unity. It emphasizes that loving someone doesn't diminish you—and that when people disappear from your life, it’s often because they were never meant to stay. The right person will never walk away; they’ll choose to stay because they were meant for you.

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Quiet resistance becomes power—ordinary lives spark change in this gripping historical drama

South Korea, 1987: a country under the control of an authoritarian regime, where freedom of expression is suppressed and political activists are brutally persecuted. Amidst this repressive atmosphere unfolds the KMovie “1987: When the Day Comes”—a political thriller that not only illuminates the events surrounding the death of student activist Park Jong-chul, but also showcases the collective power of a society rising up against injustice.

Director Jang Joon-hwan weaves a dense web of dramatic force, historical accuracy, and emotional depth—creating far more than just a political drama. He delivers a silent outcry for democracy, civic courage, and collective remembrance. The story is staged like a relay race: the narrative jumps between journalists, prosecutors, students, and prison guards, showing how many small steps ultimately lead to a great change. The film for me is not only a cinematic masterpiece but also an emotional appeal to conscience.

Rather than following a classic hero, the film presents a mosaic of individuals who make great change possible through small decisions. Camera work and editing are precise, almost documentary-like, yet never lose sight of emotional resonance. Especially impressive is how the screenplay transforms seemingly incidental encounters—such as between a prison guard and his niece—into milestones of a historic awakening.

Instead of drawing a clear moral line, the film presents ambivalence: journalists who walk a tightrope; a prison guard yielding to his conscience; a student who moves from cautious skepticism to resolute conviction; an official who refuses to look away at a decisive moment. Their actions are subtle, their words sometimes hesitant—and it is precisely this that creates a realism far beyond mere dramatic staging. It is the “little” people—the inconspicuous, sometimes nameless figures—who give the film its depth and authenticity.

These figures serve as moral compasses in a system that punishes any deviation. Their choices are not loud heroic deeds, but quiet acts of resistance that pave the way for change. While the great battles move the audience, it is these moments that linger—because they show how democracy begins in everyday life: through the courage to embrace humanity.
In this, “1987” achieves something rare: the film not only celebrates the victors of history, but honors those who stood in the shadows—without whose actions no light would have illuminated the dark corridors of the past.


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SIDENOTE:
THE FRAGILE SEEDLING OF ‘DEMOCRACY’ and SOUTH KOREA IN 1987
South Korea in 1987 stood at a crossroads: The military leadership under Chun Doo-hwan clung to power, while the populace—above all, students and intellectuals—had been rising up with growing courage for years. The brutal torture and murder of student Park Jong-chul became a turning point. The subsequent response, the June Uprising, initiated the transition to democracy.

South Korea's path to democracy is remarkable for its dynamism and symbolic power – especially in the pivotal role played by ordinary people. While other countries liberalized slowly, the Korean people fought for their freedoms against a heavily armed and determined regime. The role of students, church networks, and the media was central—an example of how civil society can become the driving force for change.

The film does not depict these developments as a triumphant victory march, but as a difficult, fragile path on which many risked their safety, freedom, and even their lives. This realism makes the story tangible—and relevant.

What makes “1987” so explosive, too, is its current relevance. The film is not a nostalgic project—it flickers as a warning signal in times when democracies around the world are under pressure. Even today, we witness how the erosion of democratic institutions often happens gradually: through indifference, disinformation, and complacency.

How easily we forget that democracy is not a given—that it must be actively lived and defended. “1987” reminds us that you don’t need a “big moment” to take a stand—it is everyday courage that counts.

“1987: When the Day Comes” thus for me is more than a moving film—it is an invitation not only to discover South Korea’s past, but also to question our own present. What are we doing today?

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Be Careful With What You Wish For

This movie is really well-done - it's intriguing, thrilling and moves at just the right pace. I haven't seen anything quite like this before, so it feels like a unique experience for me. The twists and turns definitely keep you hooked up from start to finish.

There are lots of valuable lessons to take away from this film. One thing that really stood out to me, is the importance of being content with what you have. The characters in this movie are so driven by ambition that they're willing to cross the line - almost like they're selling their souls just to get what they want. And of course, the consequences are heavy.

As for the cast, Vhong Navarro delivered a solid performance. However, I personally found Alex Gonzaga's acting a bit over the top for my taste.

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