2It's 2007 giving 1997 vibes.
If this script was created in 2025 I'd guess it was ChatGPT generated - it's the most copy paste typical Japanese ghost horror you can imagine, with typical AI generated mistakes.Ghost in the background, ghost in the photo, ghost in the corner of the screen. Killing black hair, creepy kid, unresolved grudge and mediocre investigation from the female lead. That's the whole movie. You had your mandatory plot twists at the end, one that was obvious from the start. You have that "open ending" vibe that is supposed to make the movie more "eerie" since no closure always gives the feeling of discomfort, but somehow it just made me roll my eyes.
The acting was fine? With a plot like that I don't think the actors even had a space to flex their skills.
Overall, just rewatch Ring or Ju-on.
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It was okay, that's it!
I just curious on this film. I am not really fan of films but lately I tried watching them because I got the chance to finish the story in just one episode. I tend to lose interest for some Kdramas that's not appealing anymore at some point of the series so I somehow watch films already.This series was okay. it was cute. The story was there. It was slow pacing and just fine. There was nothing special that I really dropped it 30mins before it ends. I stop because I am sleepy.
And browing on Tiktok there was an edit that made it looks like the same feels of the 20th Century Girl so I decided to continue it to watch it. It was different actually, very different. I just felt sad on the hospital scene but ending was a closure for everyone.
It was okay, and I agree with the first review I read that there's nothing special. That's it!
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Major Disappointment
The overall plot pretty much follows a very standard predictable sports movie formula. That in itself isn't necessarily bad if you can identify with the characters enough to root them on. This film falls flat because there is pretty much no character development that might make you care what happens to our poor overmatched volleyball team. I was also outright dissapointed in Song Kang Ho. He may have been an award winning lead actor in several of the most notable films in Korean movie history, but here he seems to simply be going through the motions. Even much of the humor falls flat.Was this review helpful to you?
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Wrong concept shown in trailer
According to title and trailer, atleast I expected it would be about loving your appearance for the way you are instead of changing yourself for someone. And they wrapped it up even before interval!!! And can we please talk about second lead's screentime?? They gave Cha Woomin a collective 5 minutes of screentime!! Even main lead's straight hair phase had more screentime than him.Was this review helpful to you?
Love is a beautiful Thing
A romantic comedy at its best – thank you, Korea, for reminding us how love stories should be told. I mean, this movie is nothing revolutionary or new; it repeats a story already told a hundred times, but it is done in an honest and pure way that makes you remember what love is really about. It is more about friendship than about butterflies in your stomach.The main protagonist, Park Se-ri, is adorable in her silly attempts to find the love of her life. All the characters are cute and believable. I don’t know how modern students will react to it, but for me, as a 40-year-old guy, this movie was very nostalgic for my high school days. From my experience, the events in the movie are quite realistic.
The production of the movie was also great. I appreciate how much effort people put into making it. This is so much better than your average Netflix movie, but thanks to Netflix many will be able to enjoy it and be inspired to write their own love story.
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Hot NCs but a Messy Plot
I came to this movie after watching An Jeong Gyun in Love Class 2, and he was absolutely hot here. His chemistry in the NC scenes was off the charts, and the two sisters also delivered some of the best intimate scenes I have seen in a Korean movie. Those moments alone are unforgettable and definitely the highlight of the film.That being said, the overall plot is quite weak. The timeline feels messy and confusing at times, and the story struggles to keep its focus. The summary from MDL sounds more exciting than what actually plays out on screen.
Hint. Skip straight to the NC scenes, you do not really need the plot to enjoy this one.
Still, the intensity of the NC scenes, combined with the strong screen presence of An Jeong Gyun, makes it worth checking out if you are curious. For that reason, I give it 8 out of 10.
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A devastating and beautiful anti-war film about friendship
Ever since I watched Squid Game and Beyond Evil, I've become a big fan of Lee Byung-Hun and Shin Hakyun respectively and I've been digging up their filmographies. Imagine my surprise when I saw that not only they played in the same movie but Song Kang-Ho, another actor whom I came to respect after Parasite, was one of the main leads too. And guess what, the film was directed by none other than Park Chan-Wook!Just to clarify some things: apart from my general knowledge of the conflict between North and South Korea, I am not very educated on this subject. If any parts of my review are worded controversially or do not reflect reality, please inform me.
I went into this movie pretty blindy. The only thing I knew from the blurb was that it was about an on-going investigation about the death of two North Korean soldiers by a South Korean. I initially expected to watch a political crime thriller which would play with my mind, making me guess whether Lee Soo-Hyeok had done the murder or not. But I got much more than that. For this movie was not a simple a political crime thriller. It was about a forbidden friendship and how war ruined it.
What initially started as a mystery thriller, quickly changed into a completely different route. The moment the story focused on the flashbacks, my attention shifted immediately. I applaud this choice for the direction of the film. Jumping from the present to the past and then going back to the present not only made me connect with the characters even more but added more salt to the wound once the final conflict took place.
Four soldiers, two nations. Kyeong-Pil and Woo-Jin from North Korea, Soo-Hyeok and Sung-Shik from South Korea. Four men divided by war. Four men divided by borders, politics or something more simple, like a line. And yet, among these soldiers, a friendship managed to bloom. Despite their differences, they helped each other, laughed with each other, joked with each other - and even saved each other. The middle section of the movie was devoted to them and their bond and I am being very serious when I say that they could have added three more hours about their interactions and meet-ups and I still would want more.
When the story went back in time and I saw how Kyeong-Pil and Woo-Jin had saved the life of Soo-Hyeok, I felt numb because I realised that what I was going to witness would be the downfall of a doomed friendship. It was so bittersweet for me to watch the friendship among these four men unfold before my eyes. Distrust and pity made way for respect, respect made way for trust and trust made way for fondness. It was so bizarre to watch these adults who had been training to kill and serve their country act like younglings and make immature jokes with people whom they considered as enemies until very recently. I laughed and on the inside I cried. At one point, I was delusional enough to hope that the outcome would be different. But alas, that was never the case.
This was the first Park Chan-Wook movie I watched and it was a grand introduction to his filmography. The cinematography and direction of the movie elevated the atmosphere and highlighted the bond between the four men. One of the most painful things in the movie was the amount of parallels and foreshadowings. Soo-Hyeok's quote about bravery that he learned from Kyeong-Pil. Woojin's drawings. Kyeong-Pil's last whistle. Park Chan-Wook pulled at my heartstrings and I was unable to do anything else besides watching the beauty and tragedy unfold before my eyes.
If I had to think of any "faults", I would say that the scenes with the investigation team were my least favourites. They didn't add much and they toned down the emotional atmosphere. There was an important historical piece of information that added more context and depth into the conflict between South and North Korea but it was delivered with poor English and the actor did not put the required amount of emotions in his performance to highlight how significant this information was. Thankfully, the movie didn't have many scenes with the investigation team so my overall experience was not affected.
The last shot is by far one of the most heartbreaking moments I've ever witnessed in a movie. Throughout the last half hour, I had been crying my eyes out but the last shot was my final straw for I became a mess. The ending was powerful, emotional and with it arose a big " what if".
Joint Security Area is a desperate plea for unity between North and South Korea. An emotional anti-war film that everyone should watch. A painful reminder that whole borders and politics can seperate us, people can still find form close bonds with each other, defying those differences. Beauty mingled with tragedy and the result was this palpable political thriller that will continue to haunt me for a very long time. I kid you not when I say that I am a different person after watching this movie. I can't stop thinking about it and every time I bring back in my mind the friendship between the characters, tears gather in my eyes.
"What's important in battle isn't speed. It's carrying yourself with composure and bravery. That's everything"
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The film balances emotional depth with lighthearted moments, keeping the audience hooked throughout. The cinematography adds a soft and romantic touch, making every scene visually pleasing. While some parts felt predictable, the sincerity of the performances and the way the story unfolds make it a memorable watch. Overall, it’s a movie that leaves you with a warm feeling and a reminder of how love can find its way even through unexpected paths.”
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Light hearted
I just know for a fact that the second you saw the trailer to Love Untangled, you had 20th Century Girl war flashbacks. I understand your sentiment because that happened to me, but I’m happy to inform you that you will not be weeping at the end of this film, instead you might find yourself giggling your way through the whole thing.If you’ve previously seen high school Korean dramas or films, it’s likely you already know exactly how things turn out in Love Untangled. It could basically be the most predictable film of 2025, but that’s okay, because not everything needs to be a shocker or give you a love triangle so intense that you don’t know who to choose. This film clearly has a main lead, and you can’t even call the other guy a second lead, so don’t go in with high hopes of something intense here.
But, if you want something truly adorable and you like y2k youth-romcom type of film, then I recommend this to you.
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There was nothing in this that I did not want, everything is perfect, personally I love it
"Love Untangled is a sweet and emotional romance that truly touches the heart I saw something like this after a long time, I liked it very much but I felt a bit bad for kim hyun Its story is very good and those characters, oh my god, how handsome they are and most of all they exited when it happened then they kissed, how soft was that kiss I love it and that story reminds me of a 20th century girl but when he comes after America, it gives me a lot of peace. you people should give more such movieWas this review helpful to you?
Ignore other reviews if you are here for ROMANCE
Yeah, my ratings doesn't match up, the story is nothing extra, nothing new, nothing great. But the story is just about right. So I gave the story a 8.5.The film has such great actors along with amazing supporting cast and fantastic cameos. Loved the pacing, loved the innocence of the characters, loved the camerawork of the cinematographer, loved the music choice. This film is so cute.
So, in the end, the overall is somehow 10 for me.
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20th century girl but with a happy ending
also was that a reference to coffee prince with gong yoo running a coffee shop ??Was this review helpful to you?
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its simple, but cute
I watched It because i was a bit bored, but It surprised me, i liked It more than i had expected.i loved it, there was no conflict between friends or other characters.
I loved how the other curly girlie helped the fl and told her about the place where she went to straigthen her hair, all her Friends helped her in all the things to confess to the boy she had a Crush on, and he was a nice boy too and respected her.
All the charaters are green flags, It is a cute romance, and it gave us the reason that you dont need to change anything about you so others can love you. It is a simple movie, but the meaning is touching.
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MOST FINE MALE LEAD!!!
I think the male lead is a pervet. feet scene/checking her tatas in the first like 10min… but he was super fine when saying/doing. honestly not much going on in this show but his visuals are carrying. the fl is also very beautiful. I kinda don’t like how he like shouts he gives angry old man but he is one. and also this is way to common in jdramas the ml gets so many love letters. who is giving there teacher love letters? I think it’s also weird how he feels entitled to her. and her effort.Was this review helpful to you?
The Movie for Engineering Enthusiasts
This is one of the best movies I have ever watched from the perspective of an engineer. Several times in my life, I have had to do detailed cost estimates and I can well empathise with what the protagonist was doing. So, I am biased in my review. The use of differential calculus and shear force estimates is simply exciting to me. However, even otherwise, this is a tight, tense, gripping movie that builds suspense and has twists and turns. The premise is very different from the usual. Tropes are not adhered to. The performances are all superb. This is not a typical war movie and is closer to anti-war. Do not expect much action beyond the opening scenes either because this movie is about intrigue and the adrenaline is released differently. Ultimately, people who like drama and argumentation as well as engineering will relish this. Also, a special shoutout to the OST: I like Hans Zimmer and Trevor Jones and some pieces from this movie will certainly form part of my long-term instrumental collection.Was this review helpful to you?
