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Crows Zero

by NewKDramaAddict
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- Overall 8
- Story 7
- Acting/Cast 8
- Music 9
- Rewatch Value 7
If nothing else, the music is freaking amazing!! As a rocker from the old days, I definitely appreciated the beats. Now, the movie. Not what I expected. I won't say that I loved it because, honestly, I think I fell asleep for a few minutes. At times, the pace was snail slow but then BAM! Up goes the beat of the music as well as the movie! Not going to say it was not a humongous joy to watch modified mohawk Oguri Shun all bad-ass! Nope, no complaints about that at all. Nor am I going to complain about my first introduction to Yamada Takayuki! Warning, this movie is not for kids, people sensitive to violence or those looking for romance. This is not for you; however, if you want to see man to man; hand to hand combat at its finest, watch this! read more
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8 days ago 1 of 1 episodes seen 2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Norwegian Wood

by CherryBunny
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- Overall 5
- Story 5
- Acting/Cast 7
- Music 8
- Rewatch Value 1
First off, when I heard that Matsuyama Kenichi was going to be in this, I was really excited. I really love him as an actor. As I was waiting for it to be subbed, I went to the library and checked out the book, having heard that it was one of the most acclaimed Japanese novels. I should have known then. The book was really nothing but the thoughts of a harmonal young man. However, even though I hated the book, I still gave the movie a chance.

I got all the way to last twenty minutes and then gave up. To be fair, at least the movie is a tad bit better than the book, I'll give it that. Still, though, at it's core, the story is pretty much just about a horny guy who is also emo, as are most of the other characters. I felt no chemistry between any of the characters, and most of them just seemed rather confused the whole time.

Seriously, though, I really feel it fails as a deep, moving drama, which it was meant to be, and instead comes across as a pretentious, whiney teenage melodrama. read more
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9 days ago 1 of 1 episodes seen 2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Taste of Tea

by mandarine
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- Overall 9
- Story 8
- Acting/Cast 10
- Music 8
- Rewatch Value 9
Ok... Then... Here we go. I really didn't know what I was expecting when I made the choice to watch this movie. If I have to sum it up to you, I'll said it's probably the most awsome weird movie I've ever seen: "They're perveted aliens from some unknown world..." said one of the character in this movie. He's right.

More seriously (I hope):

One family - full of weirdos you know - no story, but a lot of facts & also a huge quantity of very good replies. Ok, if I give you an example right now, there would be no sense and you wouldn't be laughing at all. The "Why are you a triangle?" thing made me laugh a lot: No sense, right ? Let's continue. In my opinion this movie isn't stupid at all! In the contrary this is only little few things caught in everyday lives you could feel here. That's right, I'm agree with you, those guys are totally crazy, and some scenes let me puzzled whether it be the yakuza-shit or the "Yamayo" song scene for example.

*Silence*

Ok...I already feel your suspicious look, but I assure you my mental health is okay, I swear.
Behind all those absurd glimpses int their lives, there is Life with a big L, there are big questions and a lot of powerful emotions. The big question of consciousness and subconscious appears and disappears like a dream. In few words: this movie is like that, when the end finally comes, you don't really know what you were watching. However, like after a dream, something good reminds here and you laugh about little facts with no reason.

Taste of tea ? Yes you can experience a lot of taste in this film, but at the end, it's still good. read more
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9 days ago 1 of 0 episodes seen 10 of 10 people found this review helpful

My P.S. Partner

by DivinityM
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- Overall 8
- Story 7
- Acting/Cast 8
- Music 8
- Rewatch Value 8
I watched this and I must admit I found it surprisingly good ! I wasn't expecting much but the fact that it is a much "adult" movie made me want to watch it to see how korean portray this kind of movie. And well, they did it good, the sex scenes are just in the beginning and it's not all about sex, there's a real story that goes on.

The chemistry between the two main characters is what made me melt, especially Ji Sung's expressions when playing his character.

The music is also awesome, especially the end song , I was once again suprised in the best way ever.

As an overall, you can expect the outcome of the movie but not really the way it ends (if it makes sense, watch it and you'll know what I mean).
I would definitely rewatch this movie as it was refreshing, funny,and realistic. read more
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10 days ago 1 of 0 episodes seen 9 of 10 people found this review helpful

Love 911

by dramalover123
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- Overall 9
- Story 8
- Acting/Cast 10
- Music 8
- Rewatch Value 10
To Be Honest: I watched this movie because of Han Hyo Joo who is on my permanent ‘must watch her movies’ list, for the simple reason that she is such a talented actress, which is hard to come-by in this day and age. Other amazing projects she has taken the main lead role in would be ‘Always’ as she was phenomenal in that movie XD.

Story Line: You can tell that this is an admirably written and well planned script. It may not be the most original story but the performance is well executed which makes this movie a good balance of light heartedness and serious drama. The overall pace is good. The romance and the way the writer intertwined serious drama with light hearted comedy is a great catch for the movie. It makes it an enjoyable experience.

If you are looking for:
A. Cute and funny romance
B. A crazy and hilarious female lead
C. A stubborn, hot-headed and rude male lead
D. Action including Fire fighters and teamwork
E. A bit of drama and curing each others ‘incurable’ scars

Then this is a movie for YOU.

Acting/Cast:
I’d like to point out the great acting from Han Hyo Joo and Go Soo. Actually one of the movie's strongest points goes to the acting.

This is the first time seeing Go Soo in a movie and he gave a good impression, i thought that he was expressive through his actions instead of words as his character isn’t one that voices his real thoughts and that is what made the movie that little bit deeper and special.

Also the second leads were pretty cute and animated the movie. A special remark for Kim Sung Oh because i remember him in ‘secret garden’ and ‘the man from nowhere’ in which his performances were noticeable and i really want him to get a main lead as he is a pretty good actor and deserves it. Each and every one of his roles always surprise me as they are always different and each time he pulls through it perfectly.

And obviously Han Hyo Joo was beautiful and it was great to see her on screen as a bubbly, strong willed and hilariously persistent character.

Music: i don’t really remember much but i did notice one tune. It was a bubbly cute music to suit the cuteness of the finale.

Overall: A well written script with the addition of a great cast with a crazy and hilarious female lead and a macho, stubborn and hot-headed male lead with the action of the hilarious fire fighter team. I’d say you are set up for a great and lovable experience, well worth the watch and re-watch.

Hope you enjoy and hope this was helpful :D read more
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10 days ago 1 of 1 episodes seen 5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Marebito

by Goliath1357
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- Overall 2
- Story 3
- Acting/Cast 5
- Music 4
- Rewatch Value 1
I have seen this film on countless best Asian horror lists and finally decided to watch it. Besides Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl this has to be the worst Asian film I have ever had the displeasure to watch. If the synopsis seems weird that's because it is and not in a good way-it doesn't really make sense when you watch it. It's a major problem when I have to look up the plot online because I didn't fully understand what was going on. The biggest crime that this film commits is that it's painfully boring-I have always found pacing to be an issue in a lot of Asian horror films but this movie takes it to a new extreme. Nothing really happens until the last 20 minutes of the film and by then I have become so disinterested that I don't even care. There are far better and even mediocre Asian horror films to watch-please don't waste your time and sanity on this atrocity. read more
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12 days ago 1 of 1 episodes seen 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Hatsukoi

by Ada
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- Overall 10
- Story 10
- Acting/Cast 10
- Music 9
- Rewatch Value 9
At first I didn't have high hopes for the movie and it was very hard to find. It turn out to be a beautiful movie.
This is one my favorite movies, I can't believe not many people have seen this movie. The story line is amazing and unique. The main actress is odd and manages to makes the audience follow her. She has success and loses and I find this a combination smoothly put together.
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12 days ago 1 of 0 episodes seen 5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Crucible

by manicmuse
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- Overall 9
- Story 9
- Acting/Cast 10
- Music 9
- Rewatch Value 8
First, I want to say that I was drawn to this film because of Gong Yoo (one of my favorites), which is why it is so important that he was a part of this film. I knew, based on the synopsis, that this would be a very different role from what I've seen him play before, but I had no idea how emotionally traumatizing the story would be.

I didn't think I would have a problem with the subject matter. I had recently watched the documentary Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, which is a very similar story involving an American Catholic school for the deaf, so I felt prepared. What this film does differently than the documentary, is that it dares to actually show some of that abuse. The images are disturbing, and haunting, and at times it feels almost like it's too much. Still, these scenes made me so angry that the conclusion had a really strong impact on me. Apparently this is a sentiment that was shared by enough Koreans to have the investigation reopened as a result of this film.

Not only does this film deal with the stigma, and cover ups, involved in sexual abuse cases, it also shows how people with disabilities can be completely disregarded, and devalued. This is not a hero story with a happy ending, but rather a story of how everyday heros can choose to positively effect lives, even in the face of an adverse community.

The entire cast is outstanding, particularly the abused kids. Gong Yoo still has his charm, but it's nice to see him in a different kind of role. The film is well paced. It's a tearjerker, without being overly melodramatic or sentimental. The conclusion may not have been what I wanted to see, but it was still oddly inspiring.

I would definitely recommend this as a film that will leave you with something to think about. This may not be something that many people would want to watch again, because of the subject matter, but I can see myself rewatching it in time. This movie does a great job of giving a voice to an often silenced and ignored group. I think the least that can be done, even if it's a little difficult, is that we listen to those voices. read more
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13 days ago 1 of 0 episodes seen 1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Chonmage Purin

by meanie
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- Overall 9
- Story 9
- Acting/Cast 9
- Music 7
- Rewatch Value 8
Saw the reviews and gave it a try...and I loved this film. This is one of my current favorites.

The main actors did a great job - its believable that the main actor was a real samurai. The story is good - with lots of down to earth and solid principals to follow. As I watched, I did wonder how the ending would be - and though I'm a sucker for happy endings, I wasn't left feeling too upset, though it would have been nice if we had a better one.
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13 days ago 1 of 1 episodes seen 2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Junjou

by nakaringo
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- Overall 7
- Story 9
- Acting/Cast 8
- Music 8
- Rewatch Value 9
In my full honest opinion as this has been the first asian movie I've watched where it was focused on gays - and I was not disappointed one bit. However, not being a reader of the original manga I have nothing to compare too and I don't think comparing it would be necessary.

The storyline was very cheesy I must admit, however there are parts where you're at the edge of your seat biting your nails because you're so anxious of what's going to happen next, or the parts where you just melt because the cuteness of the two main characters. A plot like that is definitely one of the best.

Acting was sort of an okay for me, nothing too special, but not horrible either. I watched it mainly for Tochihara and wasn't disappointed with what acting I saw from him. Tochihara and Takahashi's acting lead me to believe that they really were a couple, which is outstanding nonetheless. You could feel the chemistry from both actors.

The soundtrack was beautiful especially the ending song, junjou by aotsuki. Overall, I'd recommend this movie to anyone who loves a nice love story. It was highly enjoyable and I've said it about 100 times already but extremely cute. read more
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