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A FLAWED BUT ENTERTAINING RIDE

This movie begins a strong exposition that immediately hooks the audience. Gil Bok Soon embodies a fierce, badass character, while her mentor Min Gyu projects an intimidating aura that makes the opening act interesting.

The pacing however kind of fell of in the middle. Some of the energy and tension established early doesn’t fully carry through, which weakens the momentum of the story. That said, the action more than makes up for it. The fight sequence are top notch, and the dynamic score elevates them into highly entertaining, rewatchable moments.

The story shows plenty of potential but falls short in places, with plot holes and a lack of emotional depth particuarly in the relationship between Bok Soon and her daughter, which feels underexplored.

Fortunately, the third act brings the movie back on track. Its payoff ensures the film remains worth watching, offering an ending that leaves a solid impression despite its shortcomings.

Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 7/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 7/10
Pacing 7/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 7.5/10

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"When you're stuck, try another thing"

Everyday Hero was based on the efforts of Guo Jian Nan aka Brother Nan, an engineer who worked for the Poverty Alleviation committee. All but deified in the film, Brother Nan travels to the village of Li Tan that has been damaged by a typhoon. He dedicates his life to lifting the villagers out of poverty.

When Guo Jian Nan is called into his boss’ office and offered the job of surveying Li Tan for a factory, he jumps at the chance. A factory would offer 500 jobs to the local villages and help raise the people out of poverty. He and his sidekick Da Zhi discover there is no place for the factory but instead of giving up they remain and work to find other projects that will benefit the people.

The film was an idealized vision of people and offered little conflict. The villagers largely accepted Guo with open arms and were willing to do whatever he asked of them. Liu Bao, the local who benefited from the Pioneer of Prosperity hadn’t shared his wealth from oyster farming. Yet with the arrival of Guo his behavior became overtly generous. The primary beneficiary of Guo’s plans was Aunt Ya/Aunt Mute and her geese. There were few obstacles that Guo could not find a solution for. Though the heartbreaking dilemma of parents having to leave children behind so that they could work in the city was highlighted through the child Papaya and students at the small school. At one point Guo was reprimanded for telling the truth regarding the issues of building a factory to his bosses but that seemed ludicrous. One way or another they would discover why it would be impossible. Another criticism from on high blew over quickly as well. Family troubles were forgiven and support was shored up for him. Everyone understood he had a higher calling of establishing new sources of income for the village and eliminating privation.

The editing could be choppy and situations weren’t always explained well. Maybe they were but were lost in translation. While the characters and events could have been developed better, overall, I enjoyed this film. Watching people work together harmoniously for the most part is a nice break from the real world. The PRC has dedicated significant resources to reducing poverty with Brother Nan and Li Tan being one of the success stories. Everyday Hero (Everybody’s Dream) was an homage to Guo Jian Nan who gave everything he had to improve the lives of one village. The film stated that poverty is a worldwide problem, which is absolutely correct, a problem that would benefit from more enlightened solutions, cooperation, and resolve from the global village.

27 August 2025

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am conflicted as the plot was kinda shallow & it could've been more = written better - relying less of the simulated sex scenes that were the entirety of this movie & it's a pity, cause i think it could've been better.
if u want to make an erotica or light porno this is the way to go, but then i hope the people performing knew what they were getting into, as i doubt the mainstream entertainment industry will give them an opportunity & for people that r desperate to become famous actors, that r recognized as such - it feels exploitative. so i hope i am wrong. (even though in the comment section i read that one of the actors is an AV actor so maybe they knew idk...).

i started off by saying that i feel conflicted & that's cause Masashi's attraction can be directly connected to his being groomed by his ex-boss. who knows when it started. he mentioned a couple of times that he lost his father at a very young age & from then on his mother turned to the guy that became his "boss" & he gave them money to cover debts & to further Masashi education, even supporting their household - making sure that Masashi's mother would allow such a kind, generous man that was her & her sons savior, access to her son. in her eyes am sure he was now a father figure that could guide her son in his dead father's stead. this is what pedo's do & Masashi feeling obligated, suffered in silence. so even though he hated how he was being used & abused, there was a part of him that started getting twisted & that explains his attraction to older men. which is sad when u think about it - but that could've been explored more.... it wasn't -

Toshio & Kaito romance was the usual drama - if the aspect of the fear of coming out was dealt with in a different way. even plot with the chick that was attracted to Toshio was spiced up, something but the rushing over important plot points to just get to the none stop sex scenes - that made me uncomfortable cause i didn't know uf th guys were enjoying themselves or just sufferings through it... maybe this could've been better - as is this a one off & a never again.

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beautiful yet heartbreaking

⭐ Overall: (8/10)
a film wrapped in friendship, youth, love, and an impactful ending.

💭 Thoughts:
this movie was very well done! personally i loved it.
it was not hard to finish, and it was not boring and slow, i was hooked 😽. i think ending really stood out to me, like the entire vibe was just so in the moment.

✨ Highlights:
- i really enjoyed all the times Na Bo-Ra (FL) and Poong Woon-Ho (ML) spent together before any of the romance and miscommunication 🥰! their acting was so natural as well as their chemistry, even though they were friends, you could really see the tension between them. and lets take a moment for their visuals? BREATHTAKING 🛐.
- i think the director really did well with the movie, and the production was cooking throughout the movie! i loved the vibe.

⚠️ Lowlights:
- Kim Yeon-Du was a bit annoying, but of course she had her reasons for it. 😅

🎶 OST: (6/10)
the music REALLY gets you into the moment, the cute moments are to die for. (i want more of poong woon-ho and na bo-ra, thank yew)

📌 Recommendation:
these are for the people who like sad endings (i know people like this ☺️), slice of life, and youth.

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Best Action Movie for The Past Few Years

People, go to cinema right now and watch this show!

✅ Incredible action scenes, every fighting scenes literally keep me on edges!!! If this wasn't chinese movie, this would hit 9 or more 😔 They deserve more for this aspect alone.
✅ The wolf gang are visual feast lmao. I think the godfather pick them up by visual 😂
✅ Main villain is so charismatic and brutal.
✅ No need to question all acting, Jackie Chan? Tony Leung Ka Fai? They are the top one.

The story alone is actually the usual catch the criminal type of movie, what made it more special is the action scenes. I want to rewatch just to appreciate the action choreography alone, parkour, the gunfight, close combat, all type of martial arts, especially the opening, that was magical 😫 China, let's go back to your root and release more action moviess!! I want my childhood memories back, especially kungfu theme 😔

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The Weight of Beauty

It’s not just a Korean rom-com: it’s a cruel fairy tale disguised as a musical. Hanna sings like an angel, but no one really sees her. Her voice fills the stage, the crowd cheers… but the idol in the spotlight isn’t her. It’s someone else lip-syncing, while Hanna stays hidden in the shadows, crushed under the weight of her own body and broken self-esteem.

The scalpel becomes her magic wand. She’s reborn as Jenny: beautiful, thin, flawless. Finally, she has the body for her voice, the face for her talent, the smile that opens doors. But the film never lets you fully enjoy this transformation: behind the glitter, the same sharp question lingers — if they love you now, do they really love you? Or just the mask you wear?

What’s left is not the usual romantic comedy. It’s a light punch to the gut — it makes you laugh, but leaves a bitter aftertaste. It’s the kind of movie that has you singing “Maria” at the top of your lungs, then staring at your reflection wondering how much of you is real and how much was built just to be liked.

It’s not perfect: there are clichés, easy laughs too. But if you let it in, 200 Pounds of Beauty hits deep, especially for anyone who’s ever felt “too much” or “not enough.”

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Utterly wholesome!

How could anyone watch this and not have a good time?

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a sports film before, well... besides ‘Racing Stripes’ (2005) when I was young; I’ve never been into that genre of film, but this was an exception for me. I only watched this for Tamaki Hiroshi – sorry to say this, but I’m glad Sato had to get rid of his big hair – and I ended up enjoying and appreciating the cast!

The journey to the day of the festival was a ride, and I’m glad the boys were all able to do what they considered the impossible… possible. The smile I had on my face when everything came together...

I guess the moral of the story is that you can do it; do not give up. If you want a "feel-good" film, go for this.

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A cultural fenomenon

I didn’t know that kisskh also features animations. In that case, I’d love to post reviews on some Pororo movies as well :)

As for KPop Demon Hunters, it’s a truly great movie, with stylish animation, an emotional story, exciting action sequences, and top-charting songs. And everything fits together perfectly. What more could someone ask for? The team behind this film managed to create a universal story that at the same time pays perfect homage and respect to both K-pop and Korean culture.

Rarely do we get a movie with this much rewatch value—not only for the songs and the animated action but also for the many small details that can be discovered with each repeat viewing. It’s a film that captures both the energy of a concert and the imagination of a fantasy adventure. KPop Demon Hunters is definitely a movie to remember.

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New Demon Hunters

Before the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, there was this live-action movie: Holy Night Demon Hunters. This movie would have worked much better as an animation, because as it is, it doesn’t succeed as an action film, even less as a horror movie, and even less as a fantasy or comedy. They really didn’t need those silly gags. The movie also spent too much time on “found footage,” where we watch events from another camera instead of directly. In my opinion, the biggest flaw of the movie is its misguided production.

I still had some fun watching Ma Dong-seok (I didn’t really catch his character’s name) kicking demons with his destructive fists, and it was interesting to see an exorcism done in a slightly different way. Usually, the Catholic Church is the one expelling demons, but here they turned it into a Korean-style exorcism while still keeping a vague connection with Christianity. So, there is some originality, even though the majority of the movie is just another below-average exorcism film.

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Not horrible

This is gonna be a short review because I watched it last week and my memory isn't good. (It wasn't very memorable)

Story:
-there was this one really important character that simply disappeared for no reason at the end
-I like the fl's personality
-wasn't sure who was the ml for most of the movie
-love triangle
-really funny

Cinematography :
-very interesting
-makes the moments more profound
-may as well watch it for this reason

Acting:
-decent. Nothing bad to say about it


Music:
-I really liked it
-gonna add to my playlist

Rewatch:
-maybe? probs not


Overall:
Not the most memorable but it's nice

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"It seems a bit vague, your face"

I Love Camping aka Do You Like Camping was a short film by and starring Kim Kkot Bi. The film had little dialogue and was more of a relaxing vibe than plot driven story.

Kim joyfully rides her motorcycle on Jeju Island, having to deal with rude sightseers and influencers. Setting up her tent and chair, she’s more into her book and camera as the wind whips her hair around than the man filming next to her. Rebuffing the influencer, her interest lies in the woman whose tent is next to hers--another seasoned camper who enjoys hiking and reading. What’s a girl have to do to get her neighbor’s attention instead of the influencer and his followers?

I Love Camping was a gentle campers crossing in the night story. The rough setting with the sea in the background, the nimble efficiency of pitching a tent, happy sighing while riding a motorcycle, all lent to the authentic feel of a woman enjoying her time on the road and perhaps wistfully wishing she didn’t always have to travel alone.

26 August 2025
Note: Listen to the closing tune for a deeper insight into the motorcyclist's feelings

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The love that was loved and protected by everyone around them.

I sort of feel that I am too late in watching this movie and that I hate myself for not knowing about it until now but... here goes

Imagine waking up in a state of confusion because yesterday you were caught in an accident trying to save a kid, only to read on your head bed a sign that says "I have anterograde amnesia. You don't remember anything from yesterday when you wake up the next day. Please don't forget to read your diary." This i how our main female protagonist always have her mornings. Relearning everything from a book of memories she wrote from yesterday and reliving it as best as she could to move on with this day ahead. Having this condition sure is not all breezy. In fact, it takes a lot of effort, time, and support from everyone around you to actually go on by the day only to have them erased from you while you sleep. Every memory, every feeling, and everything are all a big blur that is familiar and yet still unknown to one. Alas, despite of all these, Hino Maori never gave up. She even went out on her day and live it to the fullest with the help of everyone who surrounds her which includes her best friend, Wataya Izumi, and our main male lead, Kamiya Tooru.

The bond that was shown and acted out throughout the whole movie was as genuine as they all can be with one another, having their characters come to life as if they are their own characters. I know this is how I was initially captivated. The resounding art of one artist in showcasing their roles to give life to one of the most touching and yet tragic story that a lover could possibly experience; being forgotten again and again and again.

Kamiya Tooru, a young lad that is not so brightly seen by their common peers and often associated with the gloomy ones from the rest, approached the quiet and stunning girl that everyone was too cautious to ruin. Her elegance stands out and yet he came with an empty declaration of love in order to try and save his friend from being destructively harassed by the many. With his gentleness, Maori could not have helped but try to welcome him with a smile and a response that left everyone, including the young lad, surprised.

Wataya Izami, a loyal confidantn to Maori, dedicated herself into helping her best friend live her everyday life as lively as she can, even if the cost of it was her pain and becoming utterly a walking diary that records every moment and minute of her life.
The three of them are entangled to a moment of their youth that will forever change each others' lives.

I would not go as much of a detail in what the rest of the story became but instead I will share my experience of pain, guilt, and joy when I was watching this movie. I was so invested with the characters' dynamics and how their story became to be so lighthearted and yet so heavy without leaving a trace of the main context of their overall friendships. I could hardly think that a friend would be so loyal to one to the point of sacrificing herself and her friend's memories in other to save on from the suffering that they were experiencing. This movie shows how love in different forms can be so crucial to one who badly needs it in order to keep going and keep on trying. The love of the one who gave her memories, the love of the one who kept those memories, and the love of those who supported all their loves and memories are greatly shown and well executed in this movies.

This being produced to give life to the book "Konya, Sekai Kara Kono Koi ga Kietemo , SekaKoi; Tonight, Even if This Love Disappears From the World" by Ichijo Misaki, I can't help wonder what I would be feeling if I had the chance to read it for myself. This movie gave me so much emotions and pain that I could only imagine would be 10 times more if I were to read the book.

In all aspects, this movie is a true gem to be seen and to be lavishly regarded. The acting was cleanly executed, the music and songs used were carefully selected and made to support the mood and the feeling of the whole movie, the overall cinematography truly captivated the japanese mellow theme that I personally love, and lastly, the story and the script was well-written and artistically directed to give it an overall satisfying plot that keeps the whole movie grounded together that will leave you with a wholly empty space for it to sink into and make a mark within.

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i didnt like the first movie but imo this was a big improvement

the first movie wasnt very enjoyable for me at all so this one was a pleasant surprise

- to start, the overall atmosphere feels much more fitting. maybe its because it started at night, maybe its because the first body was dropped from the roof rather than on a screen, im not sure but i know from the start i just felt the vibe registered better. to me, the horror vibe felt slightly faker when the game begun in the first movie

- the side characters were more noticeable here than in the first movie. before it felt like they were all virtually nonexistent and did nothing but fill extra space. besides the mean (?) girl, most were difficult to differentiate from one another due to how little their characters were built up or given personality. these side characters are much more distinguishable and to the point where i thought wed get more content focused on them

- the mystery surrounding the mastermind is also better done in this movie. the teacher in the last one served as a quick plot twist and not much more but this one really adds to the suspense. involving multiple people in the crime rather than just one person was a good idea because there are people who can be built up and also disposed of to add to the suspense and make the deaths feel notable while still allowing us to steadily uncover the truth

- i enjoyed the tasks more too even though there werent as many. they felt more put together and relevant like sifting through the evidence and killing the girl who killed tae yeon. it felt so stupid when the kids would die anyway even if they got the question right in the first movie but this time it feels more fitting since this is revenge against those who were responsible for tae yeons death. the tasks were more about exposing the perpetrators to the class judging by the mean girls death

- i also love how unlike the first movie, the deaths didnt feel gory just for the sake of it. JK dies from his own motorcycle, ji yun gets killed by the class, hyeon a is poisoned by her own pills, all the dying students being complicit in the crime so the brutality also served to punish the students for their actions. meanwhile the candle dude and the other students deaths in the first movie were so unbelievably brutal (even more than the actual killers) for virtually no reason.

- i liked the plot twist about the main characters decision too. it was wrong of her but i cant say i dont understand where she was coming from and it puts her words from earlier in the movie into perspective

- overall, this movie made the deaths and overall situation feel more purposeful and the characters were better utilized too. so were the relationships imo. i definitely enjoyed it

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don't be ro emotional pls and enjoy watching it

best movie everr you need to watch it fr it's so good and so exciting it makes you feels nervous enthusiastic and about to have a heart attack I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL IT FOR YOU keep your excitement until the end
try to enjoy and if anything make you feel scared easily don't say that I'M NOT GOING TO WATCH IT just remember that it's all imagination
























































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idk why do I NEED TO WRITE 500 CHARACTERS LENGTH I DO NOT UNDERSTAND

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