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Beautiful story

Not going to write long review but just want to introduce this underrated movie to you. Several long time Korean actors together make it so much fun to watch. Geun Suk movie ensure beautiful music and songs. I really like his look here, as compared to his other movie. Such talented real life rock band musician/singer. This movie basically tell us that being an adult with family, career, and life responsibility and struggle, don’t forget to find joy through music. Don’t forget to persuade your dream. This guys bond again after falling down, they found joy through music. They were brave to embrace the new joy.
A must watch movie. The music 🎵 put a smile on everyone face. Their body language are hilarious.

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What is Happening in this movie??

The best thing about this movie is actor Fhi Fan who plays Soichi. If it wasn't for him I don't think I would like much about this movie. Hatsune Eriko who plays Kirie and Soichi's longtime friend (girlfriend) is quite good acting wise but I found her character to be too stupid for word sometimes. I also loved the muted tones used to film this movie. It harkens back to old late 70's and early 80's horror films.

The movie is about a town that becomes obsessed with Spirals or Uzumaki. There is some brief explanation about witchcraft and I wish they would have explored that more so that things made more sense but maybe the point wasn't for things to make sense. It was just a bunch of random weird things happening b/c of the spirals all over the place. Soichi was trying his best to convince our so called heroine, Kirie to leave but she was too stupid to listen.

There is only once song I remember gearing in the entire film and it was played while the credits rolled by Raven called Do As infinity and it was a really good song.

This is based on Junji Ito's manga of the same name and I would like to read that and maybe I should have read it before I watched this movie.

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The Best Zombie Film To Date

I was recommended to watch this film by a close friend of mine, he knows I love horror/drama films and the fact that it's a Korean based film is even more up my alley. Then I found out this was on Netflix, so I finally got to watch it! I can honestly say this is the strongest zombie film I've ever seen, I know that's a huge statement to make since some U.S. based zombie films are well regarded. However I have my reasons, which I will get into.

First of all whatever cameras they used to film this movie I would kill to play around with! This movie was beautiful and so crystal clear in picture. There are fantastic shots done in this film and I really appreciate it for that. Also the special effects themselves were top of the line, that deer at the beginning looked fantastic. Seeing hoards of zombies running and falling over each other like a tidal wave was horrifying, there is so much great tension in this film. Also, the actors they got to play the zombies were fantastic in the way they moved and contorted. The movie also didn't need to use disgusting visuals to get it's point across, which zombie films/series do quite often. Sure there's some of that, but its not overly grotesque.

Every character had personality. I don't personally know any of the actors in this film (update: now I do lol!), but they made a lasting impact on me! Everyone was great, but the 2 that stood out the most to me were the dad (Seok-woo) played by Yoo Gong and Yong-guk played by Woo-sik Choi (update: who's my boy now haha). Both played emotion with such expression and guttural tones that I felt their performances were the most noteworthy. Also... Woo-sik Choi is very cute, so I'll be checking him out in "Parasite" as well (update: lmao sorry for the updates, but I did see him in Parasite and he's even better there!)

When characters die throughout this movie, you feel the loss. Which is the greatest compliment you can give a film like this. Seriously though I never in a million years thought a zombie film would make me cry, this one did that to me TWICE. Holy crap what a tear jerker, I won't spoil it but be prepared to have your heart broken. The action and drama flowed very well together, even when the scenes were slower paced I was still completely invested. Definitely check this one out and give foreign films a chance! Don't use reading subtitles as an excuse to skip fantastic movies like this one, it just makes you look lazy!

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My all-time favorite Thai's movie

I rarely watch Thai's movie, but I do love to watch any kind of True-story based, documentary and student life movie.
I randomly saw it back then.
I was so surprised and feels like I'm in the part of each student.
I love all of their relationship between students, teachers, and family.
I always cried when watching this movie. How many times I rewatch it I still felt into it and cried.

I love the fact that the director didn't chose well-known leads, but instead chose some normal student that looks so real in my opinion. It's always my No.1 Thai's movie.

The full movie can be seen here from official: https://youtu.be/nJgoFNfGf1c
Sadly there is no English subtitle.

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One of My favorite Thai action movie

Tbh, I rarely watch Thai's movie and also I'm not a fan of Thai's Action movie as well.
I was there in the cinema watching this movie because I like the main leads.

I thought I'm gonna be so bored, but surprisingly no.
The movie make my eyes open for the whole time. Also I was in love with Pae's song "เสือ".
It's really suit the movie and the scene.

I fall in love with this movie and surely gonna watch Khun Phan 3 if they decided to make it.

I put lower score in rewatch value as it contain some part that make me feels a bit scared to rewatch.
All actors/actress are so good and fit very well with the storyline.

It's supernatural, but I honestly love it

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Exactly what it promises

The Pirates appeared on my Amazon recommendations a long time ago, but I never really started watching always thinking it might not be as enjoyable as Pirates of the Caribbean or such. And to be honest, if you are expecting a movie like that you are totally in the wrong.
The Pirates is exactly what it promises: a Korean pirates and bandits movie with action, ships and greed. And the execution is really a delight to watch :)

The Story: The story is not too complicated and they do not really delve much into the backgrounds of everyone, staying pretty superficial with just some back story of our main characters. Some people may not enjoy this but since I just wanted to watch a light and fast movie, this seemed perfect for me.

The cast/characters: In the beginning I thought I would find some of the characters annoying but as it turns out all of them have good and bad sides and enchant you in their own way. Everyone fits together well and I really enjoyed the acting. Although some relationship developments came out of the blue, the characters behavior seemed very natural. Also compliments to the fighting, it seems very cool while also not being too over the top and not being too fast, so you can keep track of what is actually happening.

The music/production: The production of the movie is really nice and high quality. Even the special effects are made in a quality it does not distract from the story line. The costumes, the camera angles, if I could give more than ten points for this, I would.

Rewatch: Definitely.

Overall, The Pirates is a fast humorous action pirates movie with some hints of revenge and romance and high quality production, and you will warm up to the characters pretty fast and support them in reaching their goal. The only thing I have to say...those poor whales, let them live in peace!

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To be fair, Bleach is the type of anime that’s difficult to adapt into live-action. I’m not saying it’s impossible, okay. But Bleach features a huge world. There’s Karakura Town, the place where our main character lives and that’s the human world. Then there’s Soul Society where most souls dwell until they are reincarnated. At the centre of that place is a city called Seireitei where Shinigami (Soul Reaper) live. There’s also Hell where wicked Hollows reside and Hueco Mundo, the space between the human world and Soul Society. This is where most Hollow and Arrancar are situated.

One wrong decision in the storyline can mess everything up. Thank goodness, Kubo decided to be involved ensuring its faithfulness to the manga and anime. I can definitely say that both old and new fans can enjoy it. I really enjoyed seeing everything come to life (sort of)!

The only problem for me is Rukia’s role in the movie. I’m a big fan of Kuchiki Rukia, the shinigami that came into contact with Kurosaki Ichigo. Though Ichigo was the centre of it all, Rukia is a strong character and plays a vital role. I just wish they gave Rukia a little more focus. I urge you to watch the TV series to get my point. But overall I appreciate what Bleach (2018) offered and hope there would be more in the future.

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Fun family friendly action comedy!

This is a silly family friendly action comedy that was exactly what I was in the mood for. Because this is geared towards families, you'll have to adjust your lens a bit as the characters come off a bit clownish and the tone a bit bouncy. If you don't, you'll most likely feel like this is stupid movie. There are some fun action scenes, but they do feature knives and guns so may not be appropriate for really little kids. I enjoyed the humor that Park Sung Woong brought to the table and found Uhm Jung Hwa likable and bright. Would def recommend if you are in the mood for silly and stupid with some action mixed in.

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What is Trot music

While searching for a good movie I came across this one back from 2007. Got to say my first impression was what in the world is this stuff of this rocker who can’t sing. Sound like yelling out loud. But than the movie takes a different turn and it’s now about a rock singer Turing to trot music , of which he has no idea what it’s all about. He now has to learn a whole new way of singing with emotions. Oh it’s funny to him and he stayed due to a girl he likes and after much training he finally gets it, only to be put in a tied stop on his TV appearance and people he doesn’t want to know it’s him. He finds a solution and puts on a mask and makes it big time. But after coming to terms with his new find love for trot music he takes off his mask, and turns his hit song into rock trot together at the end, making the end of the movie even better. The male lead was excellent and did a great job in his part as an actor. This movie had many funny screen and the music 🎶 were good. Have to say the other main singer was to funny, seen him do so many dramas and he is so good, but here in this movie, he was just to much like. This movie is a good watch and you won’t be disappointed in taking time to watch it, although it’s from 2007. Find this with English subtitles on kissasian.sh. Really enjoyed it.

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Cute, fun movie

It isn't groundbreaking or anything, but it is a cute comedy about two ladies doing some undercover work. No romance since it is more about the two women. It was amusing to have them just continuously add new previous jobs and skills to the list for the female lead. I kinda wish they had done it even more, actually.

If you want something amusing to watch without having to think real hard, this is a good choice. The plot isn't complex, the twists are easy to follow. The girls were fun together. Lots of over-the-top characters, but nothing that was too annoying (at least for me).

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Really nice movie (to watch during a pandemic)

This movie is not a masterpiece. But it's a really enjoyable experience. I didn't have any expectations before watching and it turned out to be a good movie. I like the zombie genre because it's interesting to see how each person deals with the crisis, not just psychologically but technically - what gadgets and tools they use, what clever ideas they think of to survive. This was definitely rewarding in that sense. I liked that there weren't many characters and that it was more about action and less about "trying to be heart-breaking". Surprisingly, the end brought me to tears a little bit. It carried a message of hope, to keep going. That you should never give up and always try to live. It also shortly showed social media and in a positive light, because it can be used for survival.
The message is something we all need when dealing with this pandemic. It was quite healing and encouraging, actually.
Though I don't think I'd watch this film again for its simplicity, I recommend it to everyone who wants some distraction, action, but also a little bit warmth.

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Slow, warm, fluffy burn packed in 20 minutes. Everything I've seen from Strongberry was amazing, and this was no exception. I loved the cast, the acting and the plot. Although it's a 20 minutes long movie, the story wasn't rushed at all. The ending was happy. I strongly encourage people to buy the movie from the official links, as it helps Strongberry make more great movies. <3
Cast:
Really handsome guys, acting felt natural and not awkward at all
Music:
Nothing that stands out too much, but nonetheless very fitting
Rewatch:
Sure, I really liked the movie, and its a great "palate cleanser" after some heavier dramas. It makes you warm and fuzzy ^^

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First off I want to upload the writer and the movie director they really went above my Expectations for this movie I liked it a lot and the storyline it's something that is not usual that is why I like it so much because it's something new it makes you sit back when you're sitting better or is a horror I guess you and your mind set to BL and we see sense that we never seen before so I really want to appreciate the director and the movie writer because they really went beyond anyone's expectations I never seen something like this before and I think it's the first saying something like this so I will just encourage people to go and see it and you will judge for you as well because this is something you start something usual we see in bills they pushed it to the next level of the thought out of the box

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