Reviews

Shockingly really liked this!
- Maybe partially because I watched the director's cut this time, but the writing was WAY more palatable in this than basically any of the previous Heisei 2 movies - the Fourze and Wizard parts were both coherently about the main plot, so that the 3rd part with the crossover actually made sense. The tones of the two segments didn't feel completely disparate either.
- We get to see a lot of our favorite characters again. I loved the rider interactions, adult Ryuusei is beautiful, and I actually ended up enjoying some of the movie-only female characters (Inga and Nadeshiko, primarily) a bit more than in their original movies.
- Fourze's section was adorable and wholesome (Gen as a teacher is the best), and I loved seeing Kengo again!
- The Wizard section does a wonderful job with its fight scenes, not just with nice choreography but also by letting Haruto actually do physical fight movements without the usual randomly spaced barrel piles or explosions out of nowhere. Also, Haruto's reactions were funny as usual, and I love how he interacts with Gen throughout the movie.
- I also loved Eiji's cameo, and the summons of the previous riders was charming for me since I loved those series. I am still laughing about Nadeshiko and Meteor having to hold on to Accel to fly.

That being said I did still have some criticisms:
- There is a LOT of fanservice that feels really unneeded and particularly uncomfortable in a Kamen Rider movie that is (ostensibly) aimed at kids. Incessant panty/thigh shots (including of Gen's students), Nadeshiko literally fights with her butt, Inga still has her weirdly pushed up bust, and also there is as always a really high instance of female NPCs being noticeably shiny. I really don't need to know so much about the director's preferences.
- The final fight is ridiculous, and at one point crosses the line into not making sense. I am willing to accept a certain amount of shenanigans due to the situation, but the randomly spaced stacks of barrels are back, and at one point Wizard and Fourze drive over barrels toward each other, despite previously driving alongside each other and having no reason to suddenly turn. The explosions here are SUPER overused as well - things just explode all over the ground despite there not being much reason for this, and at a few points the visual quality of the explosion footage doesn't even look that well combined with the rider footage.
- The use of random GoPro footage in this movie, particularly in the Fourze and crossover sections. I don't really understand this choice, so I can only assume that GoPros were trendy and/or becoming more accessible when this movie was made. Unfortunately, the movie cuts in and out of this footage, and this makes obvious the differences in quality and style of the two. I don't think they really had a great plan for how to use this and wish they would have stuck to normal filming techniques.

Side note: I did think it was slightly funny that, due to Haruto's very leggy fighting style, he actually ends up getting some of the weird panty-shot style camerawork usually reserved for female characters.

Overall, I think this was my favorite of the Heisei 2 movies so far. I still don't really like Sakamoto's style, particularly the weird objectifying shots and excessive battle scenes, and I'm looking forward to seeing some KR movies that don't involve him (at this point, I am of the personal opinion that he is basically the Michael Bay of Japan). Also, I believe this is the last of the films that use the 3 part system, which I am also hoping will be a positive change despite not minding it in this particular movie.

If you can stomach Sakamoto's idiosyncracies, or are willing to overlook them, this is actually a pretty fun movie aside from them.

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A Disappointing Fantasy – Failed to Hook Me

I usually love **fantasy movies**, especially those with time-travel or body-swapping elements, but *Suddenly Seventeen* (2016) just **didn’t hook me** the way I expected. The concept was interesting, but the execution felt **flat and unengaging**, making it hard for me to stay invested in the story.

The movie follows **Liang Xia (Ni Ni),** a 28-year-old woman who has spent years in a long-term relationship, hoping for marriage, but her boyfriend, **Mao Liang (Wallace Huo),** keeps delaying it. After feeling unfulfilled and heartbroken, she eats a **magic chocolate** that suddenly **transforms her back into her 17-year-old self.** This could have been a fun and meaningful journey of self-discovery, but instead, the plot felt **predictable and lacking depth.**

**(Spoilers ahead!)** One of the biggest issues I had was the way the movie **handled relationships.** While her 17-year-old self enjoys freedom and new experiences, she **starts developing feelings for a younger artist, Yan Yan (Darren Wang).** However, this romance feels **underdeveloped**, and the chemistry just wasn’t strong enough to make me care. At the same time, her older self struggles to deal with her past relationship with Mao Liang, leading to a **confusing mix of emotions** that never quite reach a satisfying conclusion.

The **ending felt frustrating.** Instead of offering a solid resolution, the story leaves things open-ended, with Liang Xia finally realizing she doesn’t need to depend on a relationship to be happy. While I appreciate the message of **self-love and independence**, the journey to that realization felt **slow and repetitive**, making the emotional impact weak.

The **fantasy element**—the magic chocolate—felt like a **lazy plot device** rather than an integral part of the story. It was never properly explained or explored, making it feel **gimmicky** rather than meaningful.

Overall, *Suddenly Seventeen* had an **interesting premise**, but the **slow pacing, lack of emotional depth, and weak romantic subplots** made it a **disappointing watch.** I expected something **heartfelt and magical,** but instead, it felt **forgettable** and failed to leave a lasting impression.

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I love Fourze the show, but so far I've really struggled with the movies.

Stuff I liked:
- Gen is adorable and the actor is trying really hard to carry the movie
- The parts that mostly focused on the club members were fun and cute! Loved Yuuki and Tomoko figuring out how to fight the bad guys together, Miu being randomly badass, and some of JK's little comedic moments. Kengo and Gen even get a brief spotlight of friendship toward the end, which was nice to see
- Ryuusei is really pretty, as usual
- Gen befriending an orbital weapons satellite is hilarious as a concept and works really well with the premise of the show
- Wizard! Loved the little interaction with Fourze and Meteor

Stuff I didn't like:
- This felt too short to properly get the setup it needed, so most of the movie-only characters were underdeveloped (or just not developed at all). Inga and Black Knight basically could have been completely removed with no detriment to the story, and the other two characters are really wtf due to the lazy setup for them
- The story is really rushed and messy (which tbf is typical of these films), especially in the context of the show. I'm willing to take a certain amount of continuity wackiness, but having the initial setup be that a bunch of teens need to go to space alone to set up explosives on a weapon satellite is...pretty out there, and doesn't really fit at all with the show. Honestly I think this entire movie would have made more sense if they had removed Inga's character entirely, and just had some mysterious "scientists" reach out from the orbital station asking the Rabbit Hatch for help.
- The ending tries to use built-up goodwill from the show to have all the previous characters Gen has befriended pitch in to help, but not only does this feel weird in terms of continuity, the lack of buildup time in the film makes this choice feel more like a lazy emotional manipulation.
- I know this is standard in KR movies of this era, but the attempt to squeeze in every single switch/move/power-up as fanservice in every movie is starting to get stale for me, especially when it just feels like the fight is rushing to get through as many gimmicks as possible


Finally, I just want to say I don't like Sakamoto's style. There, I said it. I think he wants to be making Fast and the Furious, and is instead stuck with Kamen Rider, and ends up forcing the movies to be the adult action version of themselves, so that they feel jarringly disconnected from the shows at a basic level. The camera tends to leer at female characters and his movies always seems to need at least one fanservice girl (in this one it was Inga with an uncomfortable-looking pushed-up bust). People seem to defend this with "but he's so good at action!" but is he? Multiple movies so far in Heisei 2 have been by him, but I've never been watching a TV episode of a Kamen Rider series directed by someone else and thought, wow the stunts are super lacking compared to the movies. The movies just up the amount of random explosions, guns, and female fanservice, none of which I feel like are things that have ever been a crucial feature of Kamen Rider.

Look, I don't hate action flicks. I enjoyed the heck out of "Shoot 'Em Up", which is pretty much as far as you can go into intentional B-movie action flick for action's sake. I just don't understand the need to mash so much adult action style into these Kamen Rider films, when the franchise is aimed at younger audiences and the TV series do not have this vibe.

I didn't hate this movie entirely, but...honestly I don't recommend this unless you really love Fourze and want to see all of the related content, or you actively like Sakamoto's style.

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Traumatic but worth a watch!

Its a tragedy around inheritance and laws before legal gay marriage in Thailand where you are not entitled to your partners estate if he or she dies. It is traumatic and full of twists and turns. It will make you think about it days after you finished watching it because of the intense themes of life, death, family and relationships. It will defiantly spark thought and cause you to think about the topics covered. Jeff is a fantastic actor, able to portray intense scenes beautifully with such a great memorable, skilled performance.

There is not a lot of rewatch value as it is so traumatising and once is enough for me. I hope to see the actors in other dramas/movies.

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Basically it’s a simple funny watch, the writing is really simple, but the characters and the budding friendships, the fight for your freedom and dream, and the on point comedic timing made it a fun watch

Koreans are racist but I think especially the ml, really showcased a good understanding of cultural differences
He didn’t make fun of them, he understood their values and in the end he used them to encourage the guys well
And even if some were shocked by these “villagers” everyone was really supportive and kind

Sadly real world isn’t that simple but I wouldn’t hate the sequel
The “unknown” actors also did a really good job, with minimum communication, they still conveyed their emotions well, I really liked the subtle emotions of shika, being overwhelmed by civilization, being away from his village and people and not wanting to play this game of fighting for their survival

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it's incredibly draggy don't recommend to watch.

the actors did well on portraying their own roles but i honestly think its just the director who had forgotton its a movie instead of a series in the middle of the plot. he dragged it on way too long for no reason adding unnecessary scenes. this led to a short ending and a unreasonable one. i also wonder what are the soldiers for except stand there like a prop. no character development and story progression shown throughout the movie. if i hadn't seen the show or novel i would not understand the point of the entire movie itself. i have to be honest the cgi and effects of action scenes was quite epic but everything else is a drag and waste of time. i don't recommend (i dont usually put reviews as i dont criticise movie often but this id just a waste of time)

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Soulful and at the same time ruthless KMovie at its finest

Wonderful actors are showing us their full range in "My 11th Mother" / "11th Mom." It's a shame that we haven't seen much from the young talent Kim Young-chan since then... Together with Kim Hye-soo, he offers chamber theater at its finest, going under the skin for long stretches. Here, action takes place inside sort of. So even though without much (seemingly) happening on the outside, time flies by just like that.

In this KMovie with deliberate realistic appeal, South Korea shows one of its rather bleak living environments at the lower end of the social pyramid. "11th Mom" offers space for a twisted, basic, yet truthful love amidst a fundamentally desolate setting in this rundown neighborhood of Seoul, where there seems to be no place for the sun to shine. Thus, eventually the faces of the hopeless nevertheless start to shine, too. All of a sudden, their everyday life is no longer just dull, as there is actually some happiness for the protagonists coming along their path. True enough, there is still plenty of sad stuff going on, however there is this joy all around the awareness of being loved, too.

The bonding between the eleven-year-old Jae-su and his 11th stepmother-against-her-will is giving both their lives direction, is offering warmth, and is even healing their wounded hearts. Actually that much so that the tormented Jae-su can somehow forgive his blustering, abusive, gambling-addicted, screwed and irresponsible father in the end.

Soulful and at the same time ruthless KMovie at its finest! Despite plenty of makeup, we are presented with unadorned, bruised, yet amazingly still intact human hearts. Fantastic: the finely nuanced, rough, and at the same time frail rapprochement between Jae-su and his stepmother against expectation.

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OmG, Violence, Violence, Violence Everywhere!

ALERT: The PHYSICAL VIOLENCE is Very DISTURBING 😱
And the mind blowing, Sickening Twists - the PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE is Very DISGUSTING 🤢
n so be aware, it's not for Weak Hearts n Angry Hearts too 😂
Be AWARE of the EXPLICIT CONTENT too

Really, ONE OF A KIND in this Raw, EXTREMELY DARK, Gore, Mind - Bending Psychological Genre!
(Contains 1-2 incest relationships)

Hope such stories exist only in movies, not in real life!

The search for the truth by one, the revenge for the past by another, the extreme punishments given n served, everything is well written, well executed, well directed and well performed.

Choi Min Shik, Like Anthony Hopkins or Jack Nicholson scares me sometimes with his Raw Dark performances, haha

Rated low bcz of the extremely twisted crippled story n Violence, else could have rated more for the bold dark performances and the bold step to direct this by the makers.

One of the Best gruesome dark REVENGE Plots on the Main lead! :o 🤯

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Great Revenge story with a lot of Violence.

ALERT: The VIOLENCE (gore) depicted here, can be very disturbing n so be aware, it's not for weak hearts (or Angry hearts 😂)
Be AWARE of the EXPLICIT CONTENT too

HUNTING THE PREDATOR! 👌🏻

GOOD psychological action thriller - the chase , the revenge everything is well written, well executed and well directed.

Hope such a story doesn't happen in real life!

Both the actors did a great job.

Choi Min Shik, Like Anthony Hopkins or Jack Nicholson scares me everytime with his psychopathic roles, haha

The chasing, hunting of the erial killer by the main lead / secret agent to avenge for his family is very interesting n gripping to watch.

U will be tired n exhausted mentally, watching them running n chasing desparately, haha.

Once again, This has unacceptable levels of gore Violence, so Be aware of that

Hero saw the Devil (dark side) in Villain.
Then Villain saw the Devil (dark side) in Hero
n I saw the Devils (dark, scary sides) in both of them! 😂

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Those who get it, GET IT!

I understand we’re all sick and tired of seeing stories about school violence esp coming out of SK it feels like you can never escape this genre in particular but i felt this film did a good job at delivering it in a fresh new way.

I’ve seen some people complain about how one dimensional the characters feel esp the villain but i think that’s the strongest point of this story. At no point did they try to shove his backstory down the viewers throat in attempt to have us sympathize with him. He was simply an evil entity unable of feeling an ounce of remorse. I watched the directors comentary on this and they mentioned how this was very much intentional. They wanted to emphasize that he had no redeemable traits whatsoever. I do feel like it can be argued that they still decided to cast a very good looking actor to play the villain so it was a bit counter productive but i think that could also serve as a commentary on how much value society puts on outer appearance given audience’s reaction to his character.


I do like how the fl is written to be a bit morally ambiguous in the beginning as well. As she’s also trying to navigate through this new system and learn to survive after being forced to give up her dream as a boxer. She didn’t just assume the role of a hero from the jump and started fighting for justice, it took time for her to understand the gravity of the situation and realize she’s the only hope for those poor souls that were being viciously bullied. I understand that her goofiness esp towards the begining and random tonal shifts of the movie can throw some ppl off but i don’t think it’s particularly distasteful as some are claiming. It seems to just be a stylistic choice esp considering this is a webtoon adaptation, it’s bound to have some cartoonish elements.


I absolutely enjoyed the acting performance in this. Both main leads devoured their roles it was a sight to see. I have not really been the biggest Shin Hyesun enjoyer as i’ve mostly seen her in second lead roles in the past and maybe one movie where she was the main some years back but nothing that was memorable for me to care so i never quite understood the hype but im here to say i get it… i really do! She’s a charismatic actress with so much charm and appeal it’s crazy. I do think she shines brighter with certain type of projects and this seems to be one of her best!
Lee Junyoung is a recent discovery for me, even though i’ve seen of him here and there i’ve never really paid enough attention but i was able to go through his filmography recently and i’m more than impressed. It’s both scary and impressive how he transforms into a different person with every new role and manages to look nothing like the character he played before. He’s a chameleon. Even in the different villainous roles he has taken on, there’s something distinct about each one of them not just in the way they’re written but in the way he plays them that they’re all very distinguishable from eachother. Sugang in particular is a character that’s so violent and brutal down to the fibre of his being that he doesn’t blink when he tortures people relentlessly in fact he finds joy in doing so. The way LJY is able to portray that type of bloodthirsty viscous look through just his eyes and those signature quirks he gave his character adds to the charm and appeal. And as someone that had just seen him in a contrasting role it’s that much more impressive he has definitely become one of my elite employees!


This movie has great action sequences and really satisfying fighting scenes. I understand the logic behind a high school bully holding his own against a pro boxer can seem off but there are some things to consider like the fact that it’s emphasized that he’s not a minor even though he’s still in high school so he’s physically more matured compared to his peers, he’s also a man and a different weight class, he could potentially have training as well (an assumption but thinking he doesn’t would also be one), Simin hasn’t participated in an actual competition in years she could be rusty… so many possibilities. He might’ve held his own but he still got his ss BEAT to mars and back i think that’s enough to prove who’s better so i don’t think its something that requires too much of a suspension of disbelief from viewers…


All in all, a great watch i would recommend it to anyone capable of having fun but heed the trigger warnings bc there are some stomach churning scenes (none of the ones where sugang is getting beat up! those were fun to watch hehe)

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"Please don't poo at home"

One glance at the title, poster, and synopsis of My Perfect Roommate and you know what’s coming. While the film may have been short on surprises, it delivered on what it set out to do---cause you to smile, cry and feel your heart warm.

A new program that matches seniors with young tenants is meant to help out both generations. The older person is given company and financial help and the younger person is given an economical place to live along with the benefit of learning from a senior citizen. Cranky, socially isolated Geum Bun reluctantly takes in university student and part-time worker Han Ji Woong. The parentless student goes out of his way to help people, having only himself to rely on. Woong arrives to see a floor that bears a striking resemblance to a Frank Lloyd Wright painting with red, yellow, and blue tape delineating his, hers, and common areas. Woong discovers even the toilet is off limits to him. Not exactly a match made in heaven, but one that would teach both elder and youngster a few life lessons.

My Perfect Roommate highlighted the isolation some seniors face. Geum Bun never married and had no children, living her days alone. One of Woong’s jobs was cleaning apartments after a person died, the loss often unnoticed for days. Woong grew up in an orphanage and faced discrimination because he had no parents. He tried extra hard to be seen as a model student and obedient child in order to earn love and trust, which was never guaranteed. Both characters suffered from not fitting in, one eschewed friendships and the other never let any one in too close lest they discover his secret.

Na Moon Hee can always be counted on to shine in any halmeoni role whether handing out lollipops or verbal butt whippings and Geum Bun was no different. MPR may have been predictable yet still managed to tug at my heartstrings with this unconventional made family. If you are in need of a feel-good film, this roommate might not be perfect but it knows to put the toilet seat down and not eat your last yogurt in the frig.

21 February 2025
Trigger Warning! One scene has a gruesome display of insects if those bother you.

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A satisfactory pornographic, yet pleasurable BL Movie that has bad English subtitles

First of all, I am a pro-pleasure type of person, and I am open to this kind of topic. I gave the movie an 8/10 rating because of the following reasons:

Story/Plot - 8/10
I firmly believe that the plot itself was satisfactory, not bad. If only we have an access to a better English subtitled version of this film, then more viewers can comprehend what is going on in the movie. I agree that the movie have bad scenes and the angles are all off, but I felt like they showed a raw portrayal of sexual intercourses.

Characters/Cast - 8/10
I actually loved how the actors portrayed their characters in this movie. I feel like they acted naturally on how a human actually experience sexual intercourse. Can I also highlight the fact that there is a blowjob scenes in this movie? It is not a lot, but I rarely see NC scenes that contains that kind of sexual experience. I liked it because of the fact that sexual experiences has a process, diverse, and it is not just kissing and having sex.

In totality, yes, the Double Exposure is not the best movie, but it is above average, I stand. The movie served its purpose and its objectives. I just hope that in the future, someone kind can be able to give a better English subtitle to the movie, because it has a lot of potential. Lastly, this movie has its own target audience, so I would like to recommend this film to the type of viewer who loves NC scenes, but if you are the type who do not want those kind of scenes, then this is not for you.

I made a summary of the movie if anyone can't comprehend what happened in Double Exposure:

Double Exposure is a story about a photographer. The story started with him dreaming about having sexual intercourse with a guy who he doesn't know. The next day, after a model's photoshoot, his assistant showed him his boyfriend's photo. He immediately recognized the man because he resembles the man in his dream. They scheduled a photoshoot for the assistant's boyfriend.

Before the photoshoot began, the photographer and the boyfriend had an assessment and talked about the photoshoot. When the boyfriend is changing clothes, the photographer is sneaking. Then, the photoshoot began and the photographer asked the boyfriend to took of layers of his clothes one-by-one, leading the photoshoot to become a nude one. When the boyfriend is fully nude, the photographer took close-up shots, while being on top of the boyfriend. Then, he took his courage of kissing the boyfriend. At first, the boyfriend did not respond, but when the photographer kissed him again, he responded. The two of them booked a motel and made-out there.

Their make-out happened many times. Unfortunately, the photography is not satisfied with the boyfriend's performance. Thankfully, his assistant said that she and her boyfriend will go abroad to study, so he did not mind breaking-up with the assistant's boyfriend.

A few year's later, the photographer saw a man, who resembles that boyfriend. Since he know that it is impossible for that man to be in South Korea and also the fact that his personality is so different from the boyfriend, he confirmed to himself that they're not the same person, hence deciding on leading him to become a model in a photoshoot. When the photoshoot started, the model started kissing him. They made-out in the studio, wherein the model is the one dominating the sexual intercourse.

When the assistant came back, she saw the nude photoshoots her ex took back then, and immediately knew that something happened between her ex and the photographer. She also informed the photographer that her ex did not come to study abroad with her, opening the possibility of the person he met and that ex of the assistant is the same person. Before the movie ended, we saw that the photographer was kicked by someone (I think that is the assistant since she was angry). In the end, since the photographer is now satisfied with the man's performance, they decided to keep their relationship, even without confirming if that man is the same person as the ex of the assistant.

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A creative spin on the familiar serial killer thriller.

What happens when you throw a vengeful gangster boss into the overexposed cop vs. serial killer template? That's the question Lee Wontae asks with his exciting, unpredictable and quirky new film.

The serial killer thriller subgenre doesn't exactly scream exuberant creativity or innovation anymore. It's given birth to some of the finest moments in film history, like Jonathan Demme's Silence of the Lambs, Bong Joonho's Memories of Murder and David Fincher's Zodiac, but the past decade has mostly offered uninspired repetitions, remixes and pure carbon copies.

Lee Wontae's The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is dangerously close to being another example of that, but fortunately it has a distinct focus that sets it apart from the crowd. The familiar and stable foundations are there, with hot-tempered police officer Jung Taesuk (Kim Muyeol, the cop) conducting a desperate hunt for an equally brutal and elusive serial killer (Kim Sungkyu, the devil). The unique element in the mix is ​​the third party, the refined gangster boss Jang Dongsoo (Ma Dongseok, the gangster) who is moments away from falling victim to "the devil" himself.

Just as the masterful I Saw the Devil asks the question "how badly would it have gone for a serial killer if he had accidentally killed Jason Bourne's girlfriend?", this film poses the question "what would have happened if a serial killer had accidentally targeted a powerful gangster boss but failed to kill him?" It's an intriguing question, and The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil presents the answer in a shamelessly entertaining and effective way.

The dynamic that arises between Taesuk and Dongsoo, who are actually sworn enemies on opposite sides of the law's distinct line, is very exciting, especially when a kind of race to eliminate "the devil" arises first. The question of whether it is a petty corrupt and bureaucratic police department or a mafia organization driven by relentless loyalty and a burning desire for revenge that is best suited to locate a serial killer is undeniably very interesting.

Beyond that, there is no direct thematic depth in The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil, but you get what you pay for, a fast-paced and bombastic cinematic experience that engages you in the moment. That said, it should not be underestimated, because it moves confidently through its narrative with impressive finesse and craftsmanship brilliance. The gritty Seoul environments are beautifully realized through the lens of photographer Park Seseung, Jo Yeongwook's music is wonderfully vibrant and the title's acting trio is incredibly strong. As usual, it's Ma Dongseok (who went straight to my list of actor favorites after his memorable debut in Train to Busan) with his immortal charisma and poise who owns every scene he's in. Cast him in EVERYTHING, please!

In conclusion, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil doesn't offer any major surprises beyond its ingenious premise, but it's an audiovisual experience that's worth watching and one that I highly value. Korea once again shows that they belong to the world elite when it comes to polished thrillers, and those looking for films of the type I mentioned in the opening paragraph will not be disappointed.

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