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Movie is terrible

I watched this movie and found it terrible. There were some scary moment for sure, but even before we get to the scary parts there is a really confusing tripping intro to the movie where our protagonist is working out how to deal with his girlfriend's death. This was a clusterf*** of nonsense until we get to the hiking trip.

The only actor worth a s*** was David Chiang as he had some real complex backstory that actually had me routing for him, even when his ultimate decision was the massacre of the entire village and kill his daughter's rapist before having his body split into different wine urns. That was some dark stuff, but I can understand and even sympathise with why he did it. The other characters that went on the hike and got tangled up in this mess I really didn't care about, and of course they give the main protagonist the power to see ghosts. Convenient yo.

It ends with everybody dying and the the evil ghost end boss is still floating around, so basically nothing is really rectified. Terrible

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Heartbreaking

Genuinely one of the saddest Korean movies I've seen, where many legal and cultural issues presented in this movie are still not completely resolved in many parts of the world today. It's hard to rewatch something so tragic, but this will definitely be a movie I will never forget.

I think the setting, along with the music characterized the environment perfectly, where there was suspense, horror, and even scenes of happiness. I think this movie kind of also highlights the corrupt legal system in many areas, where rulings will be highly subjective in the judge's decision. Even though this movie is a decade old, it is still one of the greatest representations of inequities and inequalities in our society that many still face to this day.

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Be sure to watch the Post Credit Scene

I saw Shining For One Thing: The Movie this morning in US and if you take nothing else from my review please WATCH THE POST CREDIT SCENE!

Key points:
- Happy Ending
- You don't have to have seen the show to understand or enjoy the movie
- Twists you didn't see coming (just like the show!)

General Thoughts:
The movie took to heart the key theme of parallel universes and expanded on that. Therefore, the movie is more adjacent to the series than a direct continuation but don't worry, we still get our Happy Ending! Of course because it's a movie with a limited run time and not spanning multiple episodes it's unable to create or show a real or psuedo-relationship like the main characters had in the show but it still does a great job of conveying how strongly and deeply they feel for each other. Also, this is all about Zhang Wansen & Lin Beixing; the side characters we also love aren't apart of the story much. As someone who watched the series I found it incredibly satisfying and cannot wait to watch it again.

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It's also not clear to me how it was with that girl... Kraťas looks very simple, but appearances are deceiving, it's a painful story straight from life, it's not a fairy tale. There is an immeasurable variety of relationships between human beings. From camaraderie, friendship, love, infatuation to hate and hundreds of varieties in between. Very solid.
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Také mi není jasné, jak to bylo s tou dívkou ... Kraťas vypadá, jako velmi jednoduchý, ale zdání klame, je to tíživý příběh rovnou ze života, není to žádná pohádka. Vztahů mezi lidskými bytostmi je nezměrné různorodé množství. Od kamarádství, přátelství, lásky, zamilovanosti až po nenávist a stovky druhů mezi tím. Velmi solidní.

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Fast Track to Excitement: The Heart-Pounding Thrills of 'Train to Busan

Introduction:
"Train to Busan" reinvigorates the zombie thriller genre with an exhilarating and pulse-pounding narrative. This film brings excitement to the forefront, offering a captivating experience from start to finish.

Plot and Setting:
Set against the backdrop of a confined train, the film creates a relentless and electrifying atmosphere. The director's vision unfolds seamlessly, providing an exciting and immersive journey through the unfolding chaos.

Acting:
The cast delivers performances that inject vitality into their characters, enhancing the overall sense of urgency and excitement. Their authenticity adds a layer of believability to the adrenaline-fueled narrative.

Emotional Resonance:
"Train to Busan" distinguishes itself by not only delivering excitement through intense action but also by expertly crafting emotional scenes. These moments create a dynamic rollercoaster of feelings, contributing to the overall thrill of the movie.

Directorial Vision:
The director's skill is apparent in maintaining a perfect balance between high-octane action and emotional depth. The film keeps audiences engaged with unpredictable twists, ensuring an exciting and memorable cinematic experience.

Conclusion:
In summary, "Train to Busan" is a thrilling and exciting ride that breathes new life into the zombie genre. With top-notch performances, an electrifying plot, and a perfect blend of action and emotion, this film stands out as a must-watch for those seeking an adrenaline-fueled cinematic adventure. It's a testament to the exhilarating impact a well-executed vision can have on the audience.

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Fresh take on modern romance

Whatcha Wearin'?" (2012) is a delightful romantic comedy that keeps you laughing and rooting for its endearing characters. Starring Ji-seob So and Ye-jin Son, the film revolves around a chance phone call that takes a hilariously unexpected turn. What begins as a raunchy late-night conversation between strangers soon evolves into a heartwarming and sincere connection.

The film's strength lies in its witty and genuine humor, as well as the undeniable chemistry between the two leads. So and Son deliver captivating performances, making you genuinely care about their characters and their quest for love in the digital age.

"Whatcha Wearin'?" is a fresh take on modern romance, with a clever script and charming storytelling. It strikes a balance between raunchy comedy and heartfelt moments, leaving you with a warm feeling and a smile on your face. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted and enjoyable romantic comedy, this film is a must-watch.

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In my opinion, Adonis X is a slightly better piece than Bingwit. Even here, of course, there is such unusual for us Pinoy naive processing and seemingly amateurish acting, but that's just how it belongs to the Philippines, I studied everything and started the film without subtitles, which are not available anywhere.
According to the contract, Don creates a visualization of a handsome young man, Adonis X, who can materialize in certain situations and becomes Don's secret lover, although Don also has a relationship with Pam, who complicates everything in the house, because the other roommates are the two likeable characters Chong and Marvin. If you want to enjoy nice bodies, more tasteful sexy scenes and not compromise the quality of the picture, it's good for one viewing.


Adonis X je dle mě o něco lepším kouskem než Bingwit. I zde samozřejmě prostupuje pro nás tak nezvykké pinoy naivní zpracování a jakoby zdánlivě amatérské herectví, ale tak to prostě k Filipínám patří, vše jsem si nastudoval a pustil se do filmu bez titulků, které nikde nejsou k dispozici.
Don vytvoří dle zakázky vizualizaci krásného mladého muže Adonise X, který se dokáže v některých situacích zhmotnit a stává se Donovým tajným milencem, ačkoliv Don má vztah i s Pam, která to v domě všechno zkomplikuje, neboť dalšími spolubydlícími jsou dvě sympatické postavy Chonga a Marvina. Kdo si chce užít pěkných těl, vkusnějších sexy scén a nehrotit kvalitu snímku, tak na jedno zhlédnutí je to dobré.

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This erotic story is so sweetly simple, and the nice thing about it is that it doesn't play to win any film festival. And be careful, I don't recommend this film to delicate individuals, because it's full of obscene expressions and sassy sex. Salem is a horny gold digger who has an influential politician as her husband (that means a crook, which also applies here) and at the same time likes to share it with her current lover Aldon and later Medel, another man whom she "returned" to the fish farm (scenes with Medel are backwards in time). It also has a crime plot in the last quarter of the film, and a few scenes appear to Aldon in a dream. In the end, despite the "complicated" conclusion, it works out ... let yourself be surprised ... and for that I add one extra point to the story.
Many scenes are funny, Filipino. With her husband, Salem "does" it in the car through panties, the viewer gets the impression that this voluptuous girl has a natural somewhere on her navel near the scene where Medel lets herself be "licked" 😜😜 (I'm using words from the movie), the men reprimand each other in such a way that that their pride has probably grown on their stomach or thigh, but the effort is great and you can feel and see it and actually the whole thing looks cute 🙂🙂🙂. But I won't deduct another point for processing, that's what other "experts" are here for, who, if nothing else, will at least give themselves a review orgasm by damning the film.

Tento erotický příběh je tak mile prostinký a sympatické je na něm i to, že si nehraje na to vyhrát kdejaký filmový festival. A pozor, nedoporučuji tento snímek jemným jedincům, neboť sprostými výrazy a přidrzlým sexem se to tam jen hemží. Salem je nadržená zlatokopka, která má za manžela vlivného politika (to znamená gaunera, což platí i u nás) a zároveň si to ráda rozdává se svým současným milencem Aldonem a posléze i Medelem, dalším mužem, kterého "vrátila" na rybí farmu (scény s Medelem jsou zpětně v čase). Má to v poslední čtvrtině filmu i krimi zápletku a pár scén se Aldonovi zdá ve snu. Nakonec přes "komplikovaný" závěr to dopadne ... nechte se překvapit ... a za to přidávám na příběhu jeden bod navíc.
Úsměvně působí mnohé scény, filipínsky. S manželem to Salem "dělá" v autě přes gaťky, divák nabyde dojmu, že tato chlípná děva má přirození někde na pupku u scény, kde se Medelem nechává "lízat" 😜😜 (používám slova z filmu), pánové se vzájemně ukájejí tak, že jim asi jejich chlouba vyrostla na břichu či stehně, ale snaha je velká a je cítit a vidět a vlastně to celé působí roztomile 🙂🙂🙂. Nebudu za to ale ubírat další bod za zpracování, na to jsou zde jiní "experti", kteří, když nic jiného, si způsobí alespoň recenzní orgasmus tím, že film zatratí.

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The film did not impress me as much, despite the awards at festivals, as it probably should have. But I appreciate the quality of the copy and the main character of Ambet. The style of the camera and the alternation of "real" shots with film and black and white, and above all the involvement of the little girl who watched some of the sex scenes and crimes, did not do me any good. The film has certain qualities, I admit, but from my point of view I rather do not recommend the film.


Film mě až tak nezaujal, i přes ocenění na festivalech, jak by asi měl. Oceňuji ale kvalitu kopie a hlavní postavu Ambeta. Styl kamery a střídání záběrů "pravých" s filmovými a černobílými a především zapojení té holčičky, která přihlížela některým sexuálním scénám a zločinům, mi nedělal dobře. Jisté kvality film má, to připouštím, ale z mého pohledu spíše film nedoporučuji.

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It rarely happens that a two is as good as a one. Here it succeeded. And most importantly, there are no more drastic scenes, even though they were reminiscent in retrospect, and even though it's an erotic film, I actually felt sorry for the main character, who had two names...

Málokdy se stane, že dvojka je stejně dobrá, jako jednička. Tady se to podařilo. A hlavně, že už tam ubylo těch drastických scén, i když se v časových vratkách připomínaly a i když je to erotický film, bylo mě vlastně hlavní postavy, která měla dvě jména, pořád líto ...

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The erotic trilogy is closed and I can recommend it, but only to stronger characters who don't mind depression and cruelty. Well, even two "without birds" are enough in the end...? However, I have to highlight two attributes: the fact that it is an erotic trilogy - it had a plot, and also that all three parts are balanced and slightly above average for me. Out of rating: Ruka - he had a nice body, but that blond hair, the way he had it twisted here and there, it was scary.

Erotická trilogie je uzavřena a mohu doporučit, ale jen silnějším povahám, co jim nevadí deprese a krutost. No a i dva "bez vtákov" si nakonec vystačí ... ? Nicméně musím vyzdvihnout dva atributy: na to, že je to erotická trilogie - měla děj a dále, že všechny tři díly jsou vyrovnané a u mě mírně nadprůměrné. Mimo hodnocení: Ruka - měl hezké tělo, ale ty blond vlasy, jak mu natupírovali sem tam, to byl děs.

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When I saw Dharna in the first shot, I thought where did they dig it up. And over time I got used to it, and if you look at his civilian photo on MDL, he's quite the hottie (Christian Bables). The gay component there is minimal. Actually, just that he is gay, but something else is being dealt with there, drugs and a strange way to fight with users and traffickers with the help of some "lists". A joke here and there, and there wasn't a big pinoy creation or a flock of Filipino trannys. Even so, I was only partially interested in the film, because even if the main character wasn't of a different orientation, the story, the plot, could have gone exactly the same. The end credits are missing, but that doesn't detract from the story.

Když jsem viděl Dharnu v prvním záběru, říkal jsem si, kde toho vyhrabali. A časem jsem si zvykl, a když se podíváte na jeho civilní fotku na MDL, tak je to docela fešák (Christian Bables). Gay složka je tam mizivá. Vlastně jen to, že je gay, ale řeší se tam něco jiného, drogy a divný způsob, jak s uživateli a překupníky bojovat pomocí jakýchsi "seznamů". Sem tam i nějaký ten vtípek a nebylo tam velké pinoy pitvoření či hejno filipínských transek. I přesto mě film zaujal jen částečně, neboť i kdyby nebyl hlavní hrdina jiné orientace, tak by příběh, děj, mohl proběhnout úplně stejně. Chybí závěrečné titulky, což ale neubírá nic na příběhu.

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I was very interested in this semi-forgotten (but also appreciated) film, I give the highest marks for the acting. Mark Gil was Mr. Actor (yes, he was...) and his list of roles is as long as a song, and here he plays Bastian, an elderly artist. Seconding him as a lover is Junjun Quintana in the role of young Philip, for which he won success at two film festivals. And that he is a likeable and beautiful actor is probably not doubted by anyone or few. Their relationship is what it is, and Philip, thanks to his kindness, tries to help his older brother's family, which is struggling with poverty in the slum, earning extra money with his body and with other men. The film also maps all the miseries of poor people on the outskirts of the big city, their problems and the pitfalls that life brings. Pleasantly sad surprise...

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The fact that the director collected awards at three film festivals did not impress me so much with this short film. Yes, solidly played, but it doesn't offer any way out, it just describes what happened, and Joshua's "search" was unnecessarily long in the first third. Average for me.

Na to, že režisér posbíral ceny na třech filmových festivalech, mě tento krátký film až tak nezasáhl. Ano, solidně zahráno, ale nenabízí žádné východisko, jen popisuje, co se stalo, navíc v první třetině bylo zbytečně dlouhé to Joshuovo "hledání". Pro mě průměr.

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