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A Bride for Rip Van Winkle
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 20, 2022
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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The way the story is told is very calm...

The way the story is told is very calm, but the things that happen in this movie make you feel somewhat anxious. There are also a few good plot twists in it.

The movie tells about an attempt to meet the expectations that are placed on people. These expectations are set by society, but we also impose them on ourselves. Nanami is lonely but she doesn't want to show it to others, so she lies about the reason she left her job and hires actors to pretend to be her family. Mashiro doesn't want to die alone, so she hires someone to die with her. But he doesn't reveal it. He pretends everything is fine. Amuro is professionally involved in faking certain aspects of other people's lives. His intentions, however, are not directly shown in the film. We can try to interpret them ourselves.

Amuro does not reveal the true intentions of her clients to the people he hires. It does not matter to him whether the victim of his false situations is someone he knows. It only seems that he cares about the money.

I love this movie.

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Our Time
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Sep 20, 2022
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A not bad at all lesbian short film!

The acting is really good, very believable, they had chemistry and really made me feel for them. I really like how in this short you see both girls' perspectives - it feels like you're looking through one of the girls' eyes at one point - and you can see that they clearly both like one another. There is some clever cinematography, I dont like the ending tho.

The school scenes were perfectly handled and in general the short film doesnt lack . But the ending is just arrghhh.

It was an awsome lesbian short film when it comes to acting and music.But in my opinion the story is a little bit rushed and some things should have been explained more .But other than that .Yes you should all go watch if you have the chance.For you that cannot afford buying it you will not miss something epic.It is your choice .For me its a yes and a no.

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About Youth
2 people found this review helpful
Sep 20, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Great new ship

Make it happen.

These boys great and 2nd boys also.

I love them.

Parents aweful.

The boys can have great stories in new or followup stories.

They have great chemistry and made me cry.

They can be faith in slow motion.

Parents can be more supportive in next season. Plus obvious boyfriend drama. Maybe girls and boys mix it up.

































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The Four 2
4 people found this review helpful
Sep 20, 2022
Completed 3
Overall 6.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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"Getting what we want and happiness aren't always related"

Ostensibly The Four 2 is a wuxia film, and if talking a person to death qualified as a martial art then this movie would fill the bill. The first half was composed of dull dialogue and drawn out exposition, most of which led nowhere. There was a murder "mystery" that didn't do anything to liven up the story. Thankfully, the second half did the heavy lifting and upped the action and emotional conflicts.

The Four 2 sort of picked up where The Four left off, leaving a couple of key plot points unanswered and glossed over.
When a movie is titled, The Four, it would seem like it should focus on The Four, but with the large cast and erratic story, the team never seemed to be a team and much time was focused on other characters. They were more like the four acquaintances who occasionally bump into either other or argue with each other over whose turn it was to pick the restaurant. The Big Bad didn't seem particularly menacing. He may have caused problems with the team but nothing impossible to overcome.

Once the second half begins, the action starts which is good. Because even after 3 hours at this point the character development was sorely lacking. The romance between Cold Blood and Emotionless was pretty emotionless and cold. The fights were dramatic and the CGI wasn't horrible. The action at least involved most of the characters and if the story wasn't moving forward very fast at least the characters were moving. Some sets were better than others, a few looking rather low budget with the CGI filling in the gaps as people fled and fought. As the fights rolled on and secrets were revealed, the movie finally became interesting. Then it simply ended after a revelation.

The people were pretty and the production values were fine. I actually enjoyed the OST, something I rarely even notice. What let me down was the less than stellar dialogue, uninteresting characters because they often weren't doing anything important, and the long dragged out first half.

I love wuxia films. Bring out the swords and poison darts, the super leaping and qi power. But one thing a wuxia cannot be is boring. Even a rapier wit would have been welcome in the first half of this movie. Being the middle child is never easy in a movie trilogy but oftentimes the second film is the deeper, darker, more emotionally involved story because the characters are established and the stakes heightened. The Four 2 failed on all accounts for me.


9/19/22

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The Black Devil and the White Prince
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by Sara
Sep 19, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 4.0
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It's better than the 2 prequel episodes


I would say it is definitely better than the two prequel episodes. I watched it much more willingly and I also felt that Nana's acting was better.
Compared to the prequel episodes, she has undoubtedly gained a little more self-confidence, although she is still not at the same level as in the manga.
But I reiterate the fact that Yuu still does pretty much what she did in the two prequel episodes, that is, she does whatever Kuro tells her to do, when she could say no or at least complain. Needless to say, the manga is much better.
Kazi is a big softie ^^
Although it was enjoyable to watch, I'm still convinced that I'm too old for this kind of thing, and I'm not talking about the cheesy scenes, but the kids acting like adults like this. I mean, even in the manga they are high school students, however, who knows why, that is less jarring... maybe it's the way they are drawn.
Being an adaptation and a movie, obviously many things from the main story were cut out. Like the fight between Meiko and Yuu, the sports festival, the school festival, etc. etc.
Regarding the character of Suzune (who does not appear in this film, but is only mentioned), I take back what I wrote in the previous review: she was an unnecessary addition, did not serve the purpose of the plot, and I will always wonder why they were there to do such a thing.
They really sped up the falling in love process between Yuu and Kuro. However, one thing I really appreciated was that the rivalry between Kuro and Shirakawa was felt quite a bit: his discomfort, his feeling inferior to Kuro and so on.
All in all, it is still a film that I would rewatch if I had nothing better to do and only if I had nostalgia for it.

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The Brightest Roof in the Universe
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Sep 19, 2022
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Overall 7.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

A journey of self

One thing I've noticed about a lot of Japanese shows, they are a "slice-of-life". Not a lot happens, but we are privy to the main character's daily thoughts and desires. Such is the case with this movie. You have a high schooler, with all the angst, hormones, and everything else that goes along with the age. A secret crush, changing family dynamics, and cyber-bullying add to her everyday worries. Remembering back to my teen years, everything was amplified - the highs were higher, and the lows were lower. I could feel the loneliness, as well as the dissatisfaction in her current life. Along comes a mystical, magical granny to change things. It's often someone completely out of our sphere that we connect with, relate to, that can help us see things more clearly. This person gives her the bravery to come out of herself, and also the opportunity to resolve past hurts. A special person in your life can change you and your perspective forever.

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Diner
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Sep 19, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Some films are all style, no substance; Diner gets its substance from its style!

When Diner begins, it's clear you're not going to be watching your average action-thriller. What could have easily been pretentious, gets given a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek and, where it's far from the best film I've ever seen, it kept me entertained for its almost 2 hours running time - which is a lot more than I can say for most flicks!

Because this one is a little "out there" in terms of its style - the very same style that separates this film from just about every other of the genre - it's really not for everybody and, where I'm certain some will enjoy it a lot more than others, for me, there was always a little bit something missing... kind of like Kanako's cooking (by her own words).

For someone who doesn't really like CGI, the dog was great, while the "gun-fu" at the end was comedy gold!
Diner definitely had its moments, but it was more of a good meal during a week of bland pap than a classic that I wouldn't mind being served again.

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Am I the Queen Mother Today
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by Dewey
Sep 19, 2022
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Just a short cute movie

As it has a runtime of 47mins one cannot expect a great plot or elaborate story but the concept of this movie was not bad and can be converted into a full length drama as well.

The ml is a emperor and (game character)has a immortal body and doest get sick so is bored with his duties and wants a break . The fl on the other hand is a outdated game host who is forced to play this game . And in the game she is given the task to be the queen while the crown Princess poisons her (with something that wud kill after 30days lol) and is forced to assassinate the king. Both the characters especially the ml were very cute. The fl is not brainless. There were no side characters except a stupid crown Princess with a screen time of not more then 3mins.

One thing that everybody wants to know before starting is abt the ending so the ending is complete and somewhat happy.
It is a good watch as a short film that starts and ends quickly.
To summarise in three words short, cute and fluffy

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Sep 19, 2022
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Overall 7.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 5.5

Where it lacks in plot, it makes up for in romantic chemistry

I feel like this particular micro-film had us come up with just a tad-bit too much on our own to fill in the situation/plot around these two. Even just a moment leading into the beginning or during the "climax" could have really developed the story more thoroughly. There was just a dab too many fluff seconds for the situation that the characters appear to be in.

That being said, you could feel the love that the characters had for each other in every loving, awkward, and confident gaze between them. And the visuals for the characters and setting are stunning. Paired with the lovely music (as this does double as a music video of sorts), This was a really memorable project that I do not regret watching at all.

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Cold Eyes
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by Nadine
Sep 18, 2022
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

IMP one of the best kmovies

I honestly did not expect this movie to be that good when I first saw it but I love love it. The first time I watched this I fell in love with Han Hyo Joo’s acting and considering this was made in 2013 I was quite surprised how everything was. I kind of wish the movie was longer because I miss it so much and I cannot deny that this is one of my favourites. The ending was nice and perfect , there was nothing boring to the movie and there was nothing you could say that would change my mind on this movie. I rewatch this movie whenever I get the chance to and it never fails to make me sit on the end of my chair waiting for what would happen next.

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Hatsukoi Loss Time
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 18, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

when you don't have time

This sci-fi time-stop concept feels so similar to the people who sacrifice their sleep and work hard to complete their tasks and studies, to make their life and future better.

When you have no time left, nature gives you extra time to live, what an irony life is. Sometimes they try to mend an unfortunate accident about to occur. Sometimes they do adventurous activities. The lost time brought hope to two strangers, who had lost their future goals and doesn't seem to know what they want. In the beginning, I though that they were given extra time but by the end, I see that the future was not deprived to the leads. The teen love story was so natural and cute as friendship turned into love

The story probably took me off my feet with all the sci-fi secrets, but its worth the twists of the story. The acting was top notch like melted butter flowing in the pan. The actors just brightened up the HATSUKOI LOSS TIME with their charm. Itagaki Mizuki and Kiryu Sakura were great picks, otherwise, innocence gets lost when directors pick mature actors to play young teen roles. They were actually teens when the movie was made so it gives another kind of satisfaction.
Lastly, it is a good movie, if you like you might want to rewatch it. Otherwise once a watch is a must to appreciate the beauty of actors.
If you like a romantic teenage movie, give this a try. A simple story but sweet.

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Playboy and the Gang of Cherry
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by skootz
Sep 18, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 1.5
Story 2.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 3.0
Rewatch Value 1.5

2 hours that I'll never get back

Not for the feint hearted!
I've seen a few things that Gun has done and had hoped this would be up to a similar standard - oh how dissaponted I was!
I'm not sure it should actually be called a movie as it's completely lacking in story - some full on porn has more of a story than this.
It is pretty full on with mainly scenes of either sex or extreme violence/torture and I found it so boring that I would skip little bits to see if it improved but I was disappointed.
But if all you want is to watch some cute guys doing stuff with a fair dose of blood then this ideal for you!

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Emergency Declaration
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 18, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Emergency Declaration (2022)

I watched a youtube video where they said it took 3 years to write the script and it's amazing how the actions of the passengers are very similar to what has been happening with the current pandemic.

This movie is about a terrorist attack on a plane bound for Honolulu. Because of the circumstances, the plane is not able to make a landing in various cities and the passengers and officers have to make a choice.

Another disaster movie that appeals to our humanity. The stories of each passengers are nothing new, but focused more on family. I think I probably would have made the same decision if I were on the plane.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Emergency Declaration
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 18, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Just Superb!

One of the Best Stories in Aviation history of Cinema
gotta give it to the writer for a wonderful script.

Rarely very rarely I would give a movie almost perfect 10
it's just that good

Story
Writer Han Jae Rim, outdid his self in this movie, he will not believe it in the future that writing of this script is going to be one of his top 5, introduction of characters, plot, climax, that's it, no other sideline stories needed.

Acting/Cast
one thing that missed it for a perfect 10 is the scene in Bricom, no executive of a company will comedown and argue with the police about warrants., aside from this sole scene its very great acting from a powerful cast

Music
BGM fits the and timingly appropriate for each scenes
this is how you insert BGM to each scenes and cuts of the timeline

Rewatch
Yes, there is very rare good aviation movie out there, SULLY is one, aside from that,
can't think of another one that will keep me in the edge of my seat being curious on the next scene

Overall
Watch it with popcorns and plenty of water, trust, you don't want to miss any scene
easlily and highly recommended movie. I think cannes is good in nominating this movie


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Seoul Vibe
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Sep 18, 2022
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Money and Cars

Seoul Vibe (2022)

Likes
1. Fun, light action comedy flick when you have nothing to do on friday night
2. I like the cast, felt like everyone was having a blast shooting though sometimes yoo ah in is being so serious with his acting (lighten up!). And whew! No one died!
3. 1988 olympics didnt really have much to do with the story but i loved how they styled their car ala olympics style. And the old music (i was listening to 80s rap just this morning!)
4. The Prosecutor ahn scene was the main thing that struck me most in the movie. And surprise that the lead prosecutor isnt a baddie!

Dislikes
1. Felt like they tried so hard to make them look cool but the 80s vibe felt forced (did the writer grow up in the 80s or did the writer just googled the 80s?)
2. Too long and some parts were boring. It only gets interesting in the last part. The ending was also too unbelievable (are they trying to be f&f or mission impossible?)
3. I was expecting general bald will be some famous actor considering how they tried to conceal his face, so was disappointed when i saw who it was.

Rating: 8/10

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