God this bitch pissed the fuck off me
this troupe of japanese female being the people pleaser who has no tongue pisses the fuck out of me, it's frustrating. oh my god.and the misunderstanding troupe can also fuck itself, i hate nothing more than lack of communication
it had good potential, the actors are very beautiful, only sad thing is this sad excuse of story.
if the story didn't had her lying and him lying, this would be a straight 10. I'm sorry but that's a huge turn off.
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Flawed, but fun action throw-back
This one starts off cliché and over-the-top, so we know what we're getting into from the opening scenes alone. Toss in the film's set-up of men in demon masks butchering the lead's family, and, okay, this is going to be a pretty cool '80s style flick, only set in Japan, right?And, yes, for the most part, that's exactly what it is.
Queue a time skip, and when the MC starts to fight back, I was wondering if this was turning into some kind of horrifically dark comedy, as the semi-paralysed former assassin manoeuvres his limp body in a scene that reminded me of, Upgrade (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6499752/), but 100x more ridiculous. Thankfully, our star soon regains full control and the film moves back onto the tracks of an action-steam train, voiding my instinct to turn it off.
There are several more clichés that take place (the daughter and all of her actions - including the final scene - I could've sworn I've seen in numerous other titles) but, overall, this is a decent action film that knows what it is and never once strays into pretentious territory (John Wick 4, take note!).
So, while this may not be the best film I've ever seen from Japan, it's definitely worth its running time and, with a few mates around, could likely be even more fun.
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come to support my boyfriend aka actor Jun.
A classic action flick by Jackie Chan with touch of humor. The opening scene felt a bit rough in terms of editing, and the storyline was kinda messy, but that didn’t stop this movie from being entertaining to watch.The fight scene between Jackie Chan and Tony Leung was intense. The hacking scenes were super cool too. And my Jun’s acting? he totally nailed it. His fight with Jackie Chan was one of my favorite scenes.
Anyway, if villain evil why so hot?
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It’s time for Don Lee to retire this franchise.
The Roundup: Punishment is mediocre—action scenes feel recycled, following the same predictable pattern: villain almost escapes, Don Lee lands a punch combo, repeat. The comedy doesn’t land; I didn’t crack a smile once.The villains try to match the chaotic energy of the second film’s antagonist, but fail. Kim Mu Yeol is forgettable, and ironically, his sidekick’s fights are more exciting than the supposed main threat. The side characters add nothing to the plot, and there are unnecessary scenes that feel entirely filler. Worse, outcomes often fall into place too conveniently for them.
The Philippines setting looks artificial, drenched in an overused Hollywood-style orange filter. Overall, the plot, and action feel exhausted—the franchise has clearly run out of juice.
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The World Needs More Heroes!
I’ve watched so many action-hero movies over the years, and most of them are about as far from being realistic as you can imagine. A single guy dominating fights or single-handedly taking on twenty guys without getting so much as a scratch.Officer Black Belt does something that most previous action films fail to do. They take on the human element, and in so doing, give us a true hero. Lee Jeong Do is a 3rd Dan in at least three forms of martial arts. He’s a young man who enjoys spending time with his friends playing video games. However, one evening, he comes across a probation officer who is struggling to apprehend a convict. Lee Jeong Do intervenes and takes the convict out.
He learns that the probation office is severely undermanned, with too many criminals to keep track of, all via ankle bracelets. Supervisor Kim Sun Min approaches Lee Jeong Do to ask him to fill in as a martial arts officer, who is paired with a probationary officer. Lee Jeong Do is taught how to track the convicts, how to call and monitor them when the power of the ankle bracelet drops below 30%.
Already impressed with Lee Jeong Do’s fighting abilities, Kim Sun Min is able to help track and capture some of the worst criminal elements, from murderers to sex criminals.
However, Lee Jeong Do isn’t just a mindless thug who runs the streets and deals out physical justice. He cares. He can’t stand to see that people’s lives are put in danger, and there are times when he’s forced to hold back his anger.
Korea has one of the worst track records when it comes to the sentencing of sexual assault criminals. One of the most heinous rapes of a young girl in recent memory saw the assailant get only six years because he was under the influence of alcohol. They even made a movie about it, called “Hope.” It’s not an easy watch at all! Frankly, I can’t think of crimes more despicable than those perpetrated on children. The movie attempts to bring more awareness to this huge problem!
After accepting the job full-time, Lee Jeong Do and Kim Sun Min are given the horrible task of monitoring Kang Gi Jeong, a notorious child rapist, with an untold number of victims, who’s suddenly been released. And Kang Gi Jeong is a huge man, which already invites trepidation and caution.
Lee Jeong Do insists that they track him, both via the monitor, and physically. Kang Gi Jeong meets up with a sadistic gang that creates and posts child exploitation videos on the dark web, and they’re willing to pay Kang Gi Jeong to do what he craves.
After ten-year-old Min Ju Lee is abducted, Lee Jeong Do tracks down Kang Gi Jeong just as he’s about to attack the little girl. Nearly dying in the attempt from a severe stab wound, Lee Jeong Do manages to save Min Ju Lee, although Kang Gi Jeong escapes.
Knowing that this sadistic monster is out there, likely finding other child victims, Lee Jeong Do is more determined than ever to find Kang Gi Jeong, especially upon learning that the little girl is too scared to even leave her home.
What makes the movie work so well, especially from an action standpoint, is that it has some realism. While Lee Jeong Do may be an expert fighter, he’s still only one man, and when confronted by multiple assailants, even he is unable to avoid getting hurt, especially when he’s fighting Kang Gi Jeong in a confined space, where his martial arts skills are limited. Kang Gi Jeong is also a convict, which means he doesn’t fight based on any rules, which makes him even more intimidating and unpredictable. In a real fight, there are no rules. You do whatever you have to do.
As with so many Korean productions, this one is not absent of touching and heartwarming scenes. Min Ju Lee’s mother thanking Lee Jeong Do at the hospital where he’s recovering is sweet, as she gives him a letter of thanks from Min Ju Lee. However, they saved the best for last, when Min Ju Lee shows up at Lee Jeong Do’s award ceremony, finally venturing outside and telling him, “You’re my hero.”
Perhaps more than ever before, the world is in desperate need of heroes. You don’t have to wear a badge or have superpowers to be one. Sometimes, it’s just the ordinary person who simply cares enough to get involved, regardless of the risks, to help someone in need. The biggest cowards are those who choose not to get involved, even when they know something is happening. Ralph Waldo Emerson stated, “A hero is no braver than the ordinary man, but he’s brave five minutes longer.”
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This hopper fell flat on its face
Shaolin vs Evil Dead: Ultimate Power was bound to receive a low score from me for the egregious error of not actually being a sequel to the first film Shaolin vs Evil Dead. Did I mention the first film ended on a cliffhanger? The makers of these films decided to give us a prequel-sequel that went in a completely different direction to the previous film. To quote a vampire, “Bite me.”Dragon and his wife Phoenix White are called upon to save a small village from a gang of roving bandits. While completing their task they end up poisoned. Phoenix’s unborn child also suffers from poisoning. She begs their elder to save her child against his better judgement as the child would be born with an evil poison in his heart. Years later the leadership of the clan is given to Chiu Yu instead of Innocent, sending him into a murderous rage like a good nepo baby. Chiu Yu must study to gain the skills to purge the evil from Innocent’s heart. (note of clarification Chiu Yu was Gordon Liu’s character from the first film who was named Pak, Innocent was Louis Fan’s character from the first film whose name was Hak/Black. Moon and Sun were also renamed with their roles reduced, Fire was completely missing)
First off, this film committed a cardinal sin in a jiangshi/hopping vampire movie---it was boring. The first hour dragged horribly. Being a prequel with melodrama doesn’t mean I will care about any of the characters. They could have summed up this material in 10 minutes. Gordon Liu didn’t arrive until after the hour mark which was too little too late. Fan’s Black and Shannon Yiu’s Moon were scammers in the first film but not completely malevolent. The character changes here were jarring. Unlike the humor in the first film, Ultimate Power went dark. Much of it made little sense.
The martial arts choreography was abysmal. The wire-work was awful, seriously, kung fu flicks from the 80s had better leaping and flying. Characters flipped and twirled near their opponents without connecting. When they did connect, the kicks and fists were more like gentle pushes. The moves were criminally slow for 2006. The first film had some CGI, the sequel was dominated by it. If filmmakers are going to use this much CGI, it better be good. And it was laughably bad.
Shaolin vs Evil Dead ended on an unresolved cliffhanger, this film’s ending wasn’t as awful, but it wasn’t great either. I actually laughed it was so dreadful and out of left field, or in this case--outer space. The acting, editing, writing, and continuity drove my score down, a painful thing because I like Gordon Liu and hopping vampires. Basically, this hopper sucked.
5 November 2025
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This hopper tripped
I am both a fan of Gordon Liu and Jiangshi/hopping vampires so this seemed like a film created just for me. Sadly, Shaolin vs the Evil Dead which appeared to be an homage to the golden era of kung fu movies was not even as good as movies made 20 years prior.Master Pak and his two sidekicks Sun and Fire are herding corpses (jiangshi/hopping vampires) to their hometowns to be properly buried. Along the way they run into a haunted inn and his old clan brother, Hak the Black Wizard. The two are at odds because Black tortures the dearly departed and destroys them while Pak works to help them find their way to a better place. Black and his minion, the comely Moon scam villagers using his abilities. Little Fire creates problems for Pak when he eats an enchanted egg and has a spirit growing inside him. One of Black's scams goes horribly wrong. It’s all fun and games until someone lets a malevolent vampire loose.
Gordon has this Shaolin, competent, reserved character down. He might have been pushing 50 but he still had some moves. Unfortunately, the fight choreography wasn’t great and there was an over use of wires and poor CGI. Louis Fan was okay as the scamming brother. Jacky Woo, not to be confused with the excellent martial artist Jing Wu who also went by Jacky Wu, played the largely incompetent disciple. Shannon Yiu King had some spark as Black’s sidekick Moon.
This film obviously had a higher budget than old Mr. Vampire flicks but came across looking cheaper with worse editing. To say the story was uneven would be like calling the Tilt O’ Whirl at the amusement park a calm and steady ride. What drove my score down dramatically was the ending because before that I would have graded it higher for nostalgia's sake.
SPOILER ALERT BUT IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE DECIDING TO VIEW There wasn't a proper ending. It ended mid-fight with a creature and another character in jeopardy. Oh, but Butterfly, don't worry there is a sequel. Don’t hold your breath on that one, as the sequel goes in a completely different direction, never addressing the events of this film. A hopping vampire unable to stick the landing? Unacceptable. Check the triggers below if you have any. Not filmed before 1990 so no curve for this kung fu horror comedy.
5 November 2025
Trigger warnings: A very long, gross scene with maggots. *shudder*. There were zombie-like creatures with rotting skin. Lots of rats. A child’s bare buttocks.
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mixed feelings ...
I get why everyone hates this movie , they have one thing in common which is having read the webtoon .I get it , it's not as good as the webtoon .
the webtoon is way better .
before watching and after they announced the cast I have never thought ahn hyo seop was going to be a good kim dokja but I was wrong he fits the role very well along with Nana , seung ho and soo bin .
what I didn't like was jisoo as jihye and the drastic change they made to her charater, I mean a sniper instead of a sword?!!!! the ones who have read the webtoon will know it's a huge change the charater as in the webtoon she had physical strength and agility and very well close combat skills , that didn't work for me .
lee jung hyuk what can I say , really disappointed , the character we were all wating to see , lee minho is not a bad jung hyuk but he was expressionless the whole movie , in the webtoon jung hyuk didn't show much emotion either but in some occasion she did show emotion , i dont know but it didn't work for me.
the bridge scene which i was really waiting for , CGI was good at one moment and bad at the other .
overall I really appreciate the hardwork and effort they put in the movie and considering the limitation they had as webtoon has a lot of scenes that are hard to bring them to life the exact way but that doesn't help my disappointment 😕
maybe if you haven't read the webtoon you will this movie interesting .
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Drop the film, read the manga
As a reader and fan of the manga, this live-action is yet another failure as an adaptation to the silver screen, as most manga live-action adaptations are.There are two things worth praising in this film, the first are the looks of Hara Nanoka because she has the looks that might remind the original protagonist and that's it, she kinda looks like Miko, but she can not act like her, it is frustrating. The same can be said about every other character that is both in the manga and in this film, sure they have glimpses suggesting they were inspired by the original, but they are far from it. The second thing is this film's original character, it was not an ideal presentation, but they went for something new, not the romantic pair that usually happens most of the time and doesn't suit the original work at all.
What else is there to talk about? The story? What story? It has terrible pacing, a patchwork team of small stories stitched together trying to create an idea, but instead of aiming to create a peak for the story we have several small mounds that makes the storytelling bumpy, draggy, lazy and boring. The film is 97 minutes long, but it feels like watching a 27 hours documentary of paint drying.
Besides the new character, the film also had some creative freedom to expand some things the original doesn't bother much with, like Miko and Hana's classmates, 30 students and there are some faces that appear more than others, so you could say that some 10 girls there are side characters, when in the original their schoolmates are barely shown. I also disliked their take on Zen and his arc in the manga is way more interesting and dark; Hana feels like a generic bubbly girl - which is a bit ironic considering how she also is a "generic bubbly girl" in the manga, but she has her own characteristics that weren't shown properly or just hinted as easter eggs, like her lambda rabbit keychain on her bag -; Yuria feels like she is 75% adapted and 25% original character (I went with 50/50 at first, but by the end of the film she clarifies a few things that makes her seem more like the original from the manga); another good adaptation was Miko's dad, but her mum and her brother didn't feel like the real deal, she is way less compassionate as for her brother they have a great sibling relationship, which didn't translate well to the cameras and; Miko, why did they have to ruin the whole shrine moments and create their own thing? It is appalling.
GHOSTS! Did you think I would forget it, my dear manga reader? Did you see the pretension on those movie makers when they have shown their "ghosts?" Pathetic, isn't it? If you only watched the movie and you liked it, the ghosts in the manga are SO MUCH BETTER, here they are mostly generic, pathetic little ghosts that you would see in low budget films. The original? We have all kinds of terror, the best part? Unlike Miko in the films, the original one keeps a straight face 99% of the time, as if the spirits aren't even there, only to break down crying afterwards to show that she is also scared to death of them.
Anyway, skip this, read the manga, even if you dislike the fan service the manga was known in the start, don't worry because the author drops it fairly quickly and we are back to just scary, terrorizing ghosts and a girl just trying to live her "ordinary" life.
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Love is About Precious Moments!
True love is about absolute vulnerability, and frankly, there really isn’t a time when this is more apparent than a first love. The film perfectly captures the social awkwardness of first love, which is a big reason why this movie works so well.Park Se Ri is a young high school student who is enormously infatuated with the most popular boy is school, along with half the female persuasion! She has one problem, or at least, she thinks she does: her hair, which seems to be an eternal defiance as it’s so curly that she can’t stand it. Of course, she firmly believes that her hair is the reason why Kim Hyeon won’t take an interest. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is the assumption that they have to change in order to please someone else. This is never more apparent than when you’re a teenager, because everything revolves around vain attempts to win over someone of the opposite sex.
Park Se Ri is a giddy and vivacious girl, who isn’t depressed by her hair, but simply views it as an obstacle. She is warm and friendly and has a great circle of friends. Living in Busan, her favorite pastime is swimming in the ocean at her “secret spot,” a spot only shared by Kim Hyeon.
As Park Se Ri is swimming, Han Yeon Seok happens upon her clothes, which are neatly folded on the jetty. He picks up Park Se Ri’s name tag as he watches her swim. The wind sends her shirt into the water with Han Yeon Seok falling in after it! The problem is, he can’t swim, and Park Se Ri ends up saving his life and pulling him to shore, despite a broken leg, which he likely smashed into the rocks.
Han Yeon Seok is a quiet boy, whose mother owns a hair salon, which advertises that she uses a “magical formula” to straighten hair. However, the cost is expensive, and Park Se Ri decides to befriend and help Han Yeon Seok, in order to get a discount on having her hair done. Things are difficult for Han Yeon Seok, trying to handle his crutch, his backpack, and even his umbrella when it rains.
Things are somewhat predictable, which isn’t always a bad thing, as we know that Han Yeon Seok likes Park Se Ri. However, he knows that he’s not the object of Park Se Ri’s affections. Nevertheless, he does what any true friend would do, despite his feelings: he helps Park Se Ri, even securing a spot in Study Hall so that Park Se Ri can maybe sit with Kim Hyeon. I don’t know many teenagers who are this selfless. Han Yeon Seok is a true, selfless romantic!
It soon becomes apparent that Han Yeon Seok will simply do whatever it takes to make Park Se Ri happy. While he obviously likes her, he has no ulterior motives in his actions. In other words, he’s not doing these things to win her over, but simply to make her happy. People should take note that this is what love really is. No expectations. Simply small acts of kindness that let the person know that you’re thinking of them.
Just as Park Se Ri is ready to tell Kim Hyeon how she feels, she realizes that the person who has truly captured her heart is Han Yeon Seok. He’s always been there for her, helped her, and gone out of his way to make sure her needs are taken care of.
Just as they begin dating, we find that Han Yeon Seok has been living a pretty tough life, with an abusive and demanding father that his mother has tried to keep him from. In fact, when Han Yeon Seok walked out to the jetty that day, he was ready to commit suicide, which he confesses to a shocked Park Se Ri.
Park Se Ri enlists the help of her friends to write, “Se Ri loves Han Yeon Seok” on the beach, but he’s quickly called away to Seoul upon finding out that his mother is badly hurt, and he learn that his father savagely beat her, and even demands that Han Yeon Seok return to Seoul. Han Yeon Seok’s mother knows that their only option is to move to America to live with his aunt, otherwise, they will never be free.
Park Se Ri hurries to Seoul to find out what’s happened, after she hasn’t heard from Han Yeon Seok, and listens outside of his mother’s hospital room to find out that they’re moving.
It’s hard to judge Park Se Ri too harshly as she leaves a voicemail message, breaking up with Han Yeon Seok. We know she‘s trying to be noble and to let him go, but unfortunately, her act is done out of fear, rather than love. Otherwise, she would have told him the truth.
What makes her act harder for her to swallow, that she finds an album he’s made for her, filled with pictures and sharing his feelings for her. It’s such a sweet and powerful gift that reminds Park Se Ri that Han Yeon Seok has only ever loved her unconditionally.
The movie does such a great job of teaching us that love is about precious moments. It’s about the little things we do to let that person know how we feel. Whether it’s making crane eggs with messages, making an album, getting that person the one gift they crave (in this case, the snow globe), or perhaps the greatest gift of all: letting that person know that they are already perfect, and that they don’t have to change anything! I loved how Han Yeon Seok “botched” Park Se Ri’s hair as he’s washing it. It was his feeble way of letting her know that she doesn’t have to change anything.
This film can be a great way for young people to learn how to treat the ones they love, but it can also serve as a reminder to those who have been in a relationship for years that it doesn’t take much effort to let the other person know how much you love them. It takes a little bit of effort and a lot of imagination!
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"Everything's fine
A Sun spanned several years in the lives of a dysfunctional family. One son shown like the sun, radiant and beaming. The other son lingered in the shadows, swallowed in darkness. Each would be envious of the other, unable to claim what they needed, both would suffer dire consequences for their unspoken desires.A Ho gets caught up in a violent event initiated by his buddy Radish and is sent away to a juvenile detention center. The criminal act is the last straw for his father who washes his hands of him. The father does, however, dote on his seemingly perfect oldest son, A Hao, who is testing for the second time to be accepted into medical school. The mother struggles to keep the family together and in the process the family is expanded when Ho’s girlfriend shows up with a surprise. When Ho is released, he works to take care of his family and put his past behind him. The darkness in his life, however, is not so easily eradicated.
The film hammered home that the two sons were a dichotomy of light and dark, good and evil, night and day, the sun and moon. Yet one yearned for the respite of the shadows, scorched to his soul by ever being the family’s light. Always giving himself away to others, with little leftover to nourish himself. The other son longed for the warmth of affection and acceptance from his family. Frozen from the darkness, afraid he’d never measure up, never feel the sun on his face.
The caretakers of the circus of light and darkness were the parents. Mother Chen fought tirelessly for her family. She tried to pierce the iron shield her idiot husband covered himself in regarding A Ho. With an open heart and open door, she accepted Ho’s girlfriend into their family and also trained her as a hairdresser. She even devised a better work situation for the two of them. Meanwhile, Papa Chen dug into his long-held prejudice against his youngest son. Prickly and recalcitrant, he distanced himself from everyone exasperating the situation. He was too often an impotent passenger at work and at home.
Along with the growth for the main three characters, the cinematography was gorgeous. This film was beautifully shot, including the all-important lighting in a film built on the metaphor. I also enjoyed the OST, especially a mournful instrumental that played during one scene. My biggest peeves were that in a 2 ½ hour film, Ho’s girlfriend was given almost nothing to do or say. Ho had very little interaction with her over the years. While she had a couple of key scenes, the character was badly underdeveloped. With all the time jumps and flash backs, I would have liked to have seen what caused A Ho to go down the criminal path he chose.
I may be a Butterfly but I have the attention span of a gnat and yet I was never bored with this film despite its length and slow burn. Most of the characters were deeply flawed and yet continued to move forward, refusing to give up when it appeared the easiest thing to do. There were moments of pain, humor, anger, and a gut level resiliency. If ever there was a film to express that “Everything’s fine” means exactly the opposite, it’s this one. Well-acted, well-written, painstakingly shot, A Sun shone brightly.
4 November 2025
Trigger warnings: Suicide. Dismembered body part early in the film. A short violent scene near the end.
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gentle melodrama
Watched en route to adding it to the database, with only an autotranslation of autogenerated Thai subtitles. It's gentle melodrama though, with a simple story told somewhat unconventionally, so it was easy to go on vibes, recognised phrases and words from the autotranslation. Then I found a summary (in Thai) which filled in the rest - I got most of it.The movie shifts tone, feel and focus as it progresses, reflecting (I think) the movie-making of the period each part was set in. Perhaps even to the extent of using vintage equipment. It begins with a father's love for his green vintage Vespa, then his daughter, a misunderstanding and argument, a boy who's like his son and a promise. There's a long road trip, a moving conclusion, and then a silly one, like an outtake added on. Chiang Khan in Isaan Province and several places in the Northern region feature, including Thailand's "Mt Fuji." The ever-present and much loved scooter ties it all together.
If you love Thai film-making or are just interested in seeing more of the northern province and the north of Isaan, this is worth seeking out. Look for it under Rak Kham Khan. The 'official' English title will only get you to a trailer - and don't read the synopsis under the trailer because spoilers. This gentle melodrama is perhaps a bit too Thai to have gotten whatever international attention its makers may have hoped for. And for some of us, that's its appeal.
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From the very first episode, this drama captivated me with its stunning cinematography and atmosphere. Every frame looked like a painting, and the color palette reflected the tone of the story perfectly. The production team clearly poured their heart into every detail — costumes, music, lighting — everything felt cohesive and intentional.The performances were equally impressive. The lead actor delivered a nuanced portrayal filled with quiet strength, while the female lead balanced grace and intensity. Even the supporting cast shone in their moments.
What I appreciated most was how the story wasn’t afraid to take its time. It allowed viewers to breathe, think, and feel. By the end, I didn’t just watch a drama — I experienced one. Truly one of the finest pieces of television I’ve seen in years
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Portrait of a first love
This film that is grounded, if a bit somber, realistic lens into a lgbtq experience of girls that have always been in a religious single sex school and social environment their whole childhood where there aren't a lot of choices for romantic interests. The only choices they have are the school staff and each other. Thank goodness the teacher handles the situation responsibly. The small bit of bittersweet comic relief comes from the first time the couple was busted from a teacher witnessing them kissing as their bus passed bit and their parents were called in for a parent teacher conference. Both their dads are amiable with one another, both agreeing it's no big deal for the girls to be messing around as there would be no pregnancy and laughing that they're only like this because they never been with boys before. Wing Lam's mom is upset at her husband because their daughter takes after him, liking women. Sam Yut who is the sole provider for Sam Yut tells her he doesn't mind that she likes being with girls, so does he, but he has an honest conversation about their family's dire monetary situation and reminds her that she needs to keep her scholarship. Both dads offer and share their kid's snacks and sweets to comfort them. Their economic class difference shapes and diverge their paths. Wing Lam's family has both parents and is middle class, being able to afford a cell phone to sneak into their daughter's backpack though it is banned at school. Sam Yut makes it to University as a film major, but has to drop out to take care of her siblings once her father passes away and she refuses her derelict, estranged mother's offer to take them to the US. It's possible that Sam Yu is bisexual, having married a man before they have to act on their promise to marry each other if they are still single by 30. It's also possible she chooses the safer path of convention. In the end they were an important chapter in each other's lives as they move on in their respective directions.Was this review helpful to you?
A promising story that falls short of Its emotional depth
I was really hyped for this film because it stars JM de Guzman, whom I truly admired in *That Thing Called Tadhana*. However, after watching *Lasting Moments*, I felt that his performance here was a bit of a downgrade. The drama was present, but for me, it just wasn’t giving. The chemistry between the leads didn’t feel natural, which made some emotional scenes fall flat.It was my first time seeing Sue Ramirez in a movie, but I feel that this particular role wasn’t the best fit for her. While she tried to deliver, the character didn’t seem to match her usual charm and energy.
As for the story, the plot twist was quite predictable, which took away some of the excitement. Overall, *Lasting Moments* had potential, but it didn’t quite reach the emotional depth I was expecting.
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