it really touched me, i cried a lot thinking about how bullying someone for being gay happens so much.
the story first was confusing, but it all made sense, they loved each other but sociaty didn't let them be who they are which made me really sad. i think the story is perfect, and unfortunately may have happend to someone somewhere in realy life.
the actors were great, their act and how they express their feeling as well.
i will recommend to someone who really ready to cry their hearts out, but it is a good movie after all.
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This movie has been my favorite movie for a while now and I watched it 3 times, I think.
I just really like the plot because I think it's great that it's not cheesy or stereotyped. There are just a few small flaws in the story line, where something makes no sense to me. But as I said, it are only small ones. Also the ending didn't satisfy me first but after a while I thought it is really good. (Not going to say too much.)
To me, the acting was on point and I really love the fact, that Lee Jae Joon was in the cast. But also the others did a good job! :-D
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If you don't cry, you're not human
*outline*[You may wanna wear headphones and/ watch this alone.] I usually don't swear and I'm guessing I'm not allowed to either because there may be some 10 year olds reading this but- f***.
Don't get fooled by the poster. Watch the trailer. But even that won't compare to what actually happens in the story. Both of them fooled me so well and now I'm crying at 3 am as a result of it. This movie was a real pain in the behind.
*analysis*
STORY : What the heck? I was expecting some crime, mystery, maybe even thriller. But all I got was beautiful pain. Before I knew it, the climax had come and I thought the climax had already happened. Yeah, I got fooled, I got that- but did the director have to do me so dirty? Now... I'll give a real analysis; if you consider what the ending is like, you'll end up hating all the characters and I don't blame you. The ending will also make you realize how slow the pace of the movie is. In the beginning, sure, you'd think the story is getting somewhere as soon as the first scene appears. And it is, until it isn't linked to the end much. The filler scenes just added to the heartbreak at the end. Even the confessions and rejections in this movie hurt. Beautiful. But it still hurt. I don't think I'll be able to get over this movie, especially considering how I won't be able to sleep and it's 3 am on a school morning. I wasn't expecting much from this movie from the very beginning but I didn't realize when it got so addicting. I was expecting something a little lowkey, something that happens between friends. But it didn't end there, there was definitely more to the movie than just that.
ACTING/CAST : Every actor did beautifully. There weren't many background actors, but even they acted well in their roles. Rather than fantasy, this movie was based off on reality and was more like a wake-up call. There wasn't much of a moral to the story but the characters acted so well that I almost feel like I missed what the moral is, and just cried over the movie instead. Kwak Shi Yang has come such a long way since 2014, clearly. I didn't know he'd also played these roles before and hats off to him for making it so big in the entertainment industry. He acted so well that it feels like 2014 Kwak Shi Yang is the same Kwak Shi Yang we find in 2021. I feel like a proud mother even though I'm not a BIG fan. I couldn't love his work more after watching this movie.
MUSIC : Okay, the background instrumentals fit perfectly according to each scene. But there was only one song dedicated to this movie. This movie does seem a little low budget but I also doubt it because a whole school must've been hired out for this, and all those students must've been paid for their roles too. However, I still understand. After all, even 2 songs are a bit much for a movie. It seems very unrealistic to think about unless you consider Bollywood. They're just extra anyways. The song played in the last scene really didn't fit, but I don't feel disappointed because as soon as I saw the credits roll, the waterfalls started again and this time I was sobbing over the unfinished ending. Really, I even went back to the MDL page for this movie but I didn't even see a Night Flight 2. Tsk, ruthless directors. They really left it to our imagination.
REWATCH VALUE : If I rewatch it, I'm still gonna cry and I know it. So I doubt I'll rewatch it for a while because now I have to find a light drama, and MAKE SURE it's INDEED light. And that it doesn't fool me.
*recommendations*
Would definitely recommend this to friends, but be mindful of the two mature scenes when watching. This is why you have to watch it with headphones/alone. Don't watch this with someone straight, they won't be able to handle it honestly. Actually, no one would. I'm practically married to BL and even I couldn't-
Watch more of Kwak Shi Yang. When I said his acting hasn't changed, I wasn't joking. However, I've only seen straight dramas of his; this is the first time I've seen him acting as a gay character. Despite that, I assure you won't be disappointed by his acting. It's beautiful.
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It's very emotional, and left me very emotional during and after the movie ended. I won't spoil anything, but the ending isn't extremely sad like lots of BL movies tend to be. It's definitely worth watching, I highly recommend it.
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Brutal, sad, cold, and warm tale of adolescence
Strikingly beautiful and amazing. Hiding your pain and cruel past by becoming a bad boy is an ultimate story of the most warm person. Such is the story of Night Flight. Sadly, it has elements of some brutal realities and oppression that the boy wasn't able to overcome or prevent happening to the person he loved. But indeed their love was apparent. I want to write more and more, but perhaps my thoughts on how to make this film more memorable isn't enough. It is going to be in my memory for a long long time...Don't watch this, if you come here for a BL romance, watch it, if you can see the inner surface behind their characters and the struggle of them being singles out, called out, bullied, and oppressed. Ending too, of this film was one fine one, that served it best.
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This movie made me cry actual tears so many times that I lost the count. It is a truly touching story that is so realistic it makes you sick. No, it literally makes me sick to just think about the fact that this story might be a reality for many people.
The acting was amazing in my opinion, considering both leads are straight. I watched it a few times already so I know many scenes from my head. There are many meaningful scenes that you will either understand or not understand. In my opinion, if you have never experienced discrimination of some sort, you probably won't understand this movie.
I, as a girl that's constantly questioning her sexuality, think of this movie as a really special one. It is certainly one of my favorites.
You know when a movie gives you that familiar feeling? Like you've seen it... or like you can think of a same scenario that would actually happen in real life? Sadly, this movie gives me that feeling. I really wish it wouldn't though...
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What a Flight~
Broooo this made me cry-I can't get over movies/dramas like this that show the struggle of the whole LGBT+ community. Like bro, why are they being beaten on until extreme measures occur?! It truly shows how nasty humanity is.
I would totally re-watch. I just love this so much. so much emotion everywhere; and that's not being a kiss ass to this drama. The story i didn't get to much until i sat down and summarized it, which was a quaking experience. Make sure you do it too;).
This put me in tears and not many dramas do that. I recommend this if you want a really good cry. This was made so well. I loved it.
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Why I think this movie portrayed something important:
This is my first review so I really don't know how to write one but I thought this movie deserved something like it. Incredible movie and one of my favorites now.I like how they portrayed Gi Woong's backstory and didn't just display that he was a bully. I've seen a lot of shows and read some books that are bullies/d to lovers and they can be very lacking in the department of explaining why the character was so cruel and mean to the other. But in this movie, we got to see his situation. Bullying is not ok and can never be justified, but most people have reasons and can change...His dad was a criminal and he got bullied and teased in middle school because of this and other reasons. He was angry at the world and just wanted to keep everyone at a distance because of his pride and the fact that he was hurting. I don't think he actually ever liked fighting and hurting people, it was just his nurture; he was confused and frustrated and didn't know how to function under the stress that was overwhelming him. It happens to real people and it's really a sad thing to see people that was nice and sweet turn into people that hurt others.
I ssw some comments wondering if Gi Woong was actually gay and I think he was a variant of it. It seems when he asked Yong Ju why he kept following him around he already knew the answer. The frustration from his confusion pushed Yong Ju away from him. But it seems like in the end, he had accepted it. He always showed regret after he'd hurt Ju. And Yong Ju always liked him no matter what.
It was a pretty sad movie. It made me cry more than I usually do. Like most people, I didn't know it was going to take the darker turn that it did. It was a pretty long movie but no part left me bored. And it showed more than just romance. It told of character development and self-acceptance. I showed how easy it can be to just give up. Because some people have really terrible lives but they stick through it and try to make the most out of it. It was a beautifully sad movie that is really hard to put into words.
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This is the holy graal
Man, this movie is all that you are looking for, they give you action, love, sex, affection. The whole movie was built in a beautiful way. It's addictive. Like I just finished but I want to come back to this movie. I think certain points of this movie were well thought out, they literally can blow your mind in some points, but can give such a warm hug in general. The soundtrack was good too, I'm right now seaching the music, the actors do a good job too, they really put out all the emotions that the story want to tell us and the story was good, if you are sensitive take care to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
Korean high school life...
For me, the BL aspect is not what's the most important in this film, even if it's in the center of the action.What I appreciated is the realistic depiction of the highschool life. In an all boys school, the violence is omnipresent between students but also from the teachers. Bulling is simply ignored so one has to do with it or find something to divert the attention to something else.
Actors are not polished at all, at times the environment / ambiance is shady, almost sordid.
This is not your fluffy BL drama but rather a slice of real life (almost like a slap for me) and it basically shows what a gay person may have to endure in the Korean society. This was filmed in 2014 so I jus hope society evolved since then.
But - it's rather well executed, the young actors played wl and were credible. I would probably have appreciated a glimpse of their future. The ending imo doesn't give real closure to the story.
If you hesitate and are not afraid of some violence, go for it.
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