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?nope to pedophile actors

stupid movie to a t, especially the pedophile leading actor. Kim Soo Hyun is not worth watching, his hypocrisy and greed is astounding, he should be shunned. South Koreans should choose their priorities over these kinds of so-called celebrities who are actually wolf in sheep's clothing. This soul less bastard should've gone to hell instead of Kim Sae Ron, who was a great actor at such a young age. The abuse these young female actors take from these male bastards need to stop. stupid movie to a t, especially the pedophile leading actor. Kim Soo Hyun is not worth watching, his hypocrisy and greed is astounding, he should be shunned. South Koreans should choose their priorities over these kinds of so-called celebrities who are actually wolf in sheep's clothing. This soul less bastard should've gone to hell instead of Kim Sae Ron, who was a great actor at such a young age. The abuse these young female actors take from these male bastards need to stop.

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i feel most of the youth will relate very closely with M

a lot of people will praise the acting, the production, the story, etc and i praise that too but the thing that really made it so special for me is the simplicity and innocence of a grandson portrayed in the story. the background and setting hit me hard so much even though i'm not thai. my own grandma too lives 10mins away from my house but it's been a year since i visited that house bcuz of my fear of being judged by them for my poor academics. but this movie reminded me of the long summers i spent at her house and how she used to tell me stories while sleeping inside a mosquito net hung from the wooden frames of her bed. so relatable that my grandma too gave up on meat too for prayer.

overall this movie is just a reminder that don't overlook your elders cause they will never overlook you.

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Life on the surface may not be all what it appears.

"Sameday with Someone" was a good sleeper find, much like the Hindi movie "Dhoom Dhaam" was . "Sameday" works, mostly due to the performance of Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat. Even though her acting career has spanned over a decade, this was my first look at her work. That's not a knock against her. The majority of my watch listed here has been Korean Based.

Getting to the point spoiler free- "Sameday with Someone" was a fun watch. Maybe a litte jagged as to where it was heading at the beggining, but when it became clear, it all made sense. I laughed out loud many times as the main character navigated her way through a time loop. The story wasn't intense but it was enough to entertain for 2 hours. Joonkiat really is the glue that binds it all together.
If your open to a fantasy type element, with 2 hours open for a little comedic change from other genres, I recommend "Sameday with Someone"

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Bloodthirsty to the brink of insanity

Soaked in a nihilistic air of dread and foreboding, Killer Constable trades flashy heroics for a grim exploration of loyalty, desperation and moral decay. Imbued with dark, rainy atmospherics that mix the look and feel of the Japanese Chanbara classics with the craftsmanship of the Shaw Brothers hits, it's a wonderful feeling to have finally found a film by Director Kuei Chih-Hung that I can at last call good, and of course, it's the only wuxia he ever made. It's a stark, fatalistic and sobering tale where everyone is exhausted to the depths of their souls, every swordsman is a sadist, and every blade has to be bathed in blood before it's put away. It's not one to shy away from violence, covering the film and even the camera in contrasting splashes of bright red arterial spray as the brutally bloody swordplay dominates the runtime. Often shot in a way that's akin to a horror film, complete with spooky settings and moody lighting, all the while leaving us constantly haunted by increasingly surreal depictions of abject poverty and futile warfare. Despite moments of grandiosity overshadowed by sullen melodramatics and some deeply unsympathetic characters, where even the titular constable is cold-blooded and heartless, the performances of the film's cast shine. Chen Kuan-tai illuminates the screen with fighting skill and emotional passion, out-grimming the Grim Reaper as nothing stands in the way of his mission, not women, children or even his friends. At the same time, Ku Feng, as his equal, plays an especially homicidal robber-chief who thinks nothing of throwing all his men at their relentless pursuer; ethics of right and wrong become increasingly blurred, with only Yu Tsui Ling being the only cheerful performance in a sea of despair. Unfolding over a series of black, smoky, impressionistic wastelands, Killer Constable can be a deeply depressing experience just as much as it can be an incredibly thrilling one, a film that's both blessed and cursed by its unique style, downbeat, gloomy and bloodthirsty to the brink of insanity.

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Quiet coming of age, pairing normal slice of life school friendships with a month in a very unusual young life. Back stories are mentioned and quietly present, giving it layers for those who will give it attention. The theatre life woven throughout adds more, as well as providing additional interest on its own merits. All in all, this is very well done.

And below this is spoilers as it pertains to the very end. If you haven't seen it, please stop now. Seriously - it's a great film. Find it somewhere to watch, preferably legally if you can, to support quality filmmaking. Don't spoil yourself. Go back. Please. Ok, Is that ample warning? =D

The end shifts it from friendship CoA to BL. My first thought on realising this was "Yep, there are even female characters to be rejected for the boy, including an ex who still had feelings." That seems to be important to some BL, that the masculine boy realising feelings of same sex attraction had hetero options. We even learn of this through a young woman's words - before we see the boy's actions.

Many of these sorts of stories are well done, and I count Confetti amongst the best and appreciate the CoA complexity of emotions. Individually, telling diverse stories is so important towards nurturing empathy and understanding. But there is also an ecosystem in which these sorts of stories are the norm, these stories which always make girls and young women secondary, characters to be rejected for the boys' happiness.

So I'm happy for stories of boys growing and understanding themselves, of gay representation in coming of age and I still feel for girls who have this added into the mix of what society tells them it means to be female.

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Sound Bigger Than The Horror

A horror with classic formula, full of obnoxious characters making selfish and ignorant decisions that endanger everyone. Well, without them there is no horror story, right?

No complaint about the acting, I love them all staying true to the character. Thorough the movie there was non stop jump scare with freaking loud sound, it was supposed to scare me, but it became repetitive, tiring to be completely honest, and even funny at some point. Story wise, there might be a dozen of plot hole unexplained, given the short duration. Feels like this movie would be more wrapped nicely if they gave us back story snippet, but instead they left us hanging. I only came to understand the story more after reading some theory. This also became a hit in Korea, because the real background setting. Maybe for foreigner like me- it didn't impact me as much as it is only full of cheap scare.. but if you want that experience, you might enjoy this! As for me, unfortunately this isn't the type of horror I am into.

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August was a documentary bike ride to Lhasa, Tibet taken and directed by Zhang Zhe Han. The short film was part scenic trip and part journal revelations.

After being publicly canceled in August of 2021 and dragged through the mud by netizens, Zhang was afraid to leave his house and be seen in public. (Having read the complaints, it seemed like the punishment did not fit the crime at least from this outsider’s perspective.) Music helped restore the embattled actor and he found new ways to express himself, find work, and begin healing his wounds. This documentary was one of the ways he let people know that words can hurt and that he was choosing to focus on the positive.

There were times the set-ups felt overly staged as he played with children, helped a restaurant owner cook and serve, learned from river raft guides about their business and relationship, or interviewed a Tibetan musician. Having said that, I enjoyed the bits and his chats with the different people who opened their lives to him. The scenery, as expected, was stunning. Mountain vistas, glaciers, rivers, green fields with nomadic herds, all were soothing as Zhang experienced them.

If you are a Zhang Zhe Han fan, I could highly recommend “August” as he bared his heart and discussed his life without going into the “scandal” that nearly broke him. If you don’t know who he is, the documentary is still a sweet ride through the Tibetan mountains with brief glimpses into the people who live and work there.

4 May 2026

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The meaning of Life in Death.

One of those movies, I want to keep a personal copy of because it's so deep and profound at its exploration of the meaning of life and death, grief and all about being a human being. It uses its characters, setting and props to tell a deep story. (broken phones, tombstone, remains, space, garden, dumpster).

"The fact that he sold his most expensive tombstone for a pet, while people couldn't afford it and that there was a whole department of uncollected human remains people with no name in the end.

I personally think being a human being is a ridiculous burden that a few people feel.

It was both funny and profound, the way you just didn't have personal space reminded me of what all humans need.

The movie explores life and grief and what it means for different people. How do you get closure, how do you mourn for people you loved and people you hated.

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The movie just hits the spot....

I know I’m ridiculously late for this, and honestly it probably feels pointless with thousands of reviews already out there… but after watching this masterpiece, I just couldn’t stop myself from putting my feelings somewhere.

This one feels like home. I’m actually a little disappointed in myself for not watching it sooner, because now that I have, it’s settled itself so deeply in my heart. I already know that whenever I feel low, this is what I’ll come back to for comfort.

Outstanding story, and truly outstanding performances by Steve Noh and Kim Go-eun. What they portrayed together was so raw and beautiful that I’m genuinely at a loss for words.

What I really loved is how it stayed grounded in reality. It didn’t sugarcoat anything, especially the struggles faced by a gay man or a free spirited woman like jae hee...It felt honest, real, and quietly powerful.

This wasn’t just something to watch… it was something to feel. ❤️

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My biggest mistake was watching this and having absolutely no idea what it was about.

My eyes still sting as I write this. This is my first Taiwanese film, and I was incredibly careless in not reading anything before watching it. I wasn't familiar with the actors, but they did a fantastic job. I thought it was just a sweet story set in an unfamiliar time period because I was trying out a new environment, so I finally gave it a try.

A-Cheng's behavior really bothered me at first, but the feelings he showed were so pure and sincere that I gradually grew to like him. It even made me wonder for a moment if anyone would ever like me like this in real life? What would I do then?

The ending made me cry, feeling like I was the one who lost someone close to me, especially seeing everyone around him lost in their thoughts when he die. I was completely unprepared for the ending.

For this first Taiwanese film I've ever seen, I want to leave a review as a core memory. The first impression it left was truly memorable. I probably won't rewatch it unless I feel like crying my eyes out again.

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Being scammed may be not the worst that could happen when buying 2nd-hand items...

I’ve been seeing Shin Hye Sun everywhere lately, and at this point, I just trust her to deliver no matter the role. So even if Target felt a bit vague plot-wise at first, I was already in. I went in with zero expectations and honestly, that made the experience even better because I had no idea what direction it would take me.

From the start, it was intense. Every scene felt like it was closing in on me, like I was the one being targeted. I was literally holding my breath half the time. It’s the kind of thriller that doesn’t give you space to relax, and I don’t want to say too much to avoid spoilers, but if you enjoy that constant edge-of-your-seat feeling, this one delivers.

What really got me was the pacing. I kept checking the runtime because it felt like so much had already happened in such a short time. That 101 minutes honestly felt like a full K-drama experience. It’s fast, overwhelming in a good way, and definitely something I’d recommend if you’re in the mood for a suspense ride that doesn’t slow down.

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"They are my family, no reason is needed"

Yakuza and the Family aka A Family showed the changing world of the yakuza in three acts through the eyes of Yamamoto Kenji. A fatherless child lashing out at the world, he found a place to be with Shibasaki’s yakuza family. He was to learn that a family born of violence would teach him the meaning of suffering and loss.

Yamamoto Kenji spirals out of control after the death of his father that was drug related. His subsequent actions lead him to the door of his own demise when a slip of paper offers him a chance at survival and a new home. Shibasaki gifts him a new father and a place to belong. As the world changes so does Kenji’s fate.

When the film started, we’re watching the classic, cool guys, sunglasses at night yakuza with their pomp and circumstance. As Kenji moved up the ranks he walked openly down the middle of the street and straightened out problems with his fists. Even then, change was in the wings as their turf was scheduled for new development and the police and government were looking to sweep the yakuza away. A further jump in time and the traditional yakuza families were dying from attrition as society had deemed them unworthy. Leaving the yakuza offered no comfort as the men were faced with societal and economic ostracism. Where once Kenji had a found family, now any ties he had were unraveling.

The film was cyclical in its familial, especially fatherly, interactions. As father figures came and went, new ones took their places. Kenji went from having a drug addicted father to a criminal replacement. The viewer had to fill in the shortcuts implying Shibasaki’s paternal feelings for Kenji and vice versa. Violent, loyal men were now Kenji’s family and role models. I’m not sure if it was the director’s goal but it ended up feeling like a nostalgic and sentimental retrospect of the criminal organizations using the family motif.

Kenji’s utter lack of polite social skills became more apparent as he attempted to find a girlfriend. “Get in the car!” is not exactly the line most women are hoping to hear from a potential suitor. The romance was the real weak point in this film and I found it incredibly difficult to buy into. Kenji was capable of showing emotions, but often when he did, the audience was left out of their true depth. His first loss as a yakuza, one he grieved and whose death turned his life upside down, was a character who had few lines. Again, the audience was required to do the writer’s work.

A Family wasn’t just one unit, it was a dysfunctional extended family entangled with other families and loved ones spanning generations. Kenji’s made family was complicated and fraught with danger and slowly disappearing. He fought for them, suffered for them, and even killed for them, only on rare occasions allowing himself to show the personal costs to himself. Kenji might have secretly wished for a normal existence, but a yakuza’s path rarely proceeded peacefully as he discovered. All he could do was what seemed right though it might not be right, to avenge or help the people he cared about despite the price he would have to pay. I’m not sure if it was the director’s goal but it ended up feeling like a nostalgic and sentimental retrospect of the criminal organizations.

3 May 2026
Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, smoking, bare butts.

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Different take on Zombies

Honestly, when I started watching this it was questionable, yet I wanted to keep watching. It was such a different take on zombie movies and I loved it. It was comedic and also a heartwarming watch! I loved it and would definitely watch it again!! I am happy to suggest this to others. I had so many questions during the whole movie. Questions that were answered! The music is also now stuck in my head too, I really liked the OST, especially at the ending! So if you're looking for a zombie movie but don't want to be too scared and want to have a laugh, I highly suggest!!!

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Excellent Storyline

As Long As We Both Shall Live (My Happy Marriage, 2023) was such a beautifully painful movie. Set in a world of arranged marriage, family cruelty, and hidden supernatural power, it gave far more emotion than I expected. Miyo Saimori, treated like nothing by her own family, is sent to marry Kiyoka Kudou, a man feared for his cold and ruthless reputation. What starts as fear slowly becomes one of the softest and most healing love stories.

What made this movie stand out for me was how quiet the love was. Kiyoka did not love Miyo with grand speeches, but with protection, patience, and respect—things she had never been given before. Watching Miyo slowly learn that she deserved kindness was honestly the most touching part. Their chemistry felt gentle and real, and both Ren Meguro and Mio Imada brought so much emotion to their roles.

The cinematography was stunning, with that soft historical fantasy atmosphere that made every scene feel like a painting. The mix of romance, pain, and supernatural family politics made the story even richer. Sometimes the final conflict felt a little rushed, but the emotional heart of the film never got lost. Reviewers also noted how the story blends abuse, manipulation, military intrigue, and slow-burn romance in a Meiji-era-inspired setting ().

This was not just a romance—it was a story about healing, dignity, and finally being loved the way you should have been all along. Sad, beautiful, and unforgettable.

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