Y'ALL ARE MISSING OUT.
"Turns out that lonely people are all the same."Are you lonely? Are you lost in this world too? Are you afraid to love? Are you scared that you might hurt yourself again? If all of these applies to you, then this film's for you. Happy Together taught me that loneliness is temporary, and nothing is permanent. Wong Kar Wai is able to showcase mere sadness, loneliness, and a tragic love story through his own style; and I am in love with it. This film also showcases the process of moving on, and how to deal with loneliness. And I know most of us have experienced this already; or maybe you're going through it right now. I swear, this movie is a masterpiece.
This is by far, one of my favorite films ever. Every single aspect is beautifully done; from beginning to the end. I merely live for Wong Kar Wai's filmography! I'm actually shocked to see the low rating of this movie in this site. Letterboxd cinephiles will haunt you LOL! On a final note, this is really a masterpiece and I will definitely watch it for a thousand times over. If you still haven't watched it yet, give it a try!
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Could Gong Hyo Jin have picked a bad drama? I guess her character was okay, but the movie didn't help her at all. The biggest part of the plot was them drinking and one of them being drank and not knowing what they were doing. The romance, thus, was messy and never really developed properly. The timeline was messy too. The performances, however, where great, but all the actors are pretty amazing, so that was no surprise.
So, overall, four out of ten.
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Whilst I understood hat the writer wanted to show a love that was sweet and innocent, a lot of the time I found myself questioning the relationship. Mostly due to the chemistry between the main actors. I didn't find it hard at all to believe Seung Min's love and could feel how strong his feelings were. However, with Han Ga In's character it felt as though she was going through the motions of someone who was in love. I just couldn't understand what she was thinking at all. I have never been a fan of Han Ga In anyway, all the characters she has played always felt the same as the last one and she never really brought anything new and different to the table. This movie did not help her reputation of having just a pretty face with no acting ability. I did find the younger version of her better and more convincing as a character. Suzy did a great job in her interpretation as Seo Yeon and really brought the character to life.
This thing that this movie definitely did right was casting Jo Jung Suk. His character was so hilarious and loveable and hinted at his ability to do a comedy role.
I have to say the story is very well told and visually the movie was beautiful. The house that was made was amazing and blew me away. The camera angles used were very nice and the way the story showed us the main characters in the past was done in a way where the movie still flowed well.
Although this movie wanted to show us the beauty of first love, I don't think the writers did a very good job of reflecting this when the movie was in the present day. This could be due to the chemistry between the main leads and the fact that Han Ga In did not really make a good older counterpart for her character. Overall the movie was ok, but not worth the hype.
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As expected for a Zhang Yimuo´s movie, Hero is such a great movie concerning to story development and artistic direction.
The story structure in different storylines is very interesting.
For me the most beautiful things about Hero are precisely the aesthetics the music accompanies so well the action and the feelings, the color palette has also a great connection to the tone of each scene, and of course the fight scenes are beautifully choreographed.
The story involving Qin Shi Huang is surely as problematic and open to debate because it portrays perfectly that any person is totally good not totally bad, and the sake of “All under heaven” has greater importance than any other thing and I think this the most valuable lesson about Hero.
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we sometimes need to die in order to live
The Day I Died was a look at what occurs inside the mind of a suicidal person and how one act of good will can change a person. a tale of selfish grown ups that left a child alone in a island that felt so far.it was categorized as a crime/thriller but don't expect nonstop thrill and action in your screen, I'd even label this as a melodrama honestly.
despite that it was still paced well and got my attention throughout, except towards the end but a well executed ending can make me overlook that.
Kim Hye Soo was mind blowing, I recently finished Juvenile Justice and then proceeded with this, must say that she just snatched my march star of the month. the nuances felt in her eyes, we can see how affected she was throughout.
Roh Jeon Eui did not have enough screen time which is disappointing, knowing she was categorized as a female lead. however I still do think she was amazing, hopefully her talents are shown more on future projects.\
I don't know how to even describe how good of an actress Lee Jung Eun is she stole the show here as the villager who cannot speak, her mysterious aura shined for me.
It was a great idea how production choose a island as it's setting, it fits the atmosphere the film was going for and made it felt like the detective and the girl did not belong there.
Seen clearly how they prepared for cinematography, some scenes were filmed overseas, which made it a much better watch. music was also at the right time and would hit the audiences heart.
The film did a good job diverting attention and making audiences guess, creating mystery from what really happened to the girl, some were saying it was predictable but for me it was unexpected but not far fetched, which was perfect! this is also a reason for my high re watch value, there are scenes that if you do not focus may result in you being lost and confused, I had to re watch some scenes to get what was happening.
The Day I Died is not for everyone, it can be really frustrating how barely anything happens and we follow the detective almost all the time, however this has a moving and impactful story while being simple and easy to understand, if you can sit through a slow burn melodrama with a sprinkle of mystery, then definitely check it out.
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cheesy but enjoyable
i came for the cheese.i stayed for the cheese.
yes, the concept is not brand new. what i appreciated tho is that the seemingly "bad guy" isn't entirely a jerk... just a tad bit childish. when it comes to the fl, i was so happy she wasn't presented as naive or spineless. this movie really presented a strong fl who won't let her guard down but she's also caring and understanding.
considering this is a high school romance and i try to avoid filipino movies when it comes to this genre, some parts are indeed cringey but the chemistry between the leads is undoubtedly real.
the emotional moments were done well to create a connection for the leads. it was heartwarming to see the ml help the fl during her rough times. i think one thing i wasn't a fan of was how supposedly sophia was viewed to be unattractive because of her braces. thankfully the transformation thing they usually do wasn't major or made as much of a big deal.
overall, this is an entertaining and cutesy movie involving two teens with different lives and underlying struggles.
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Worth its time!
I saw this movie during a Festival of Japanese Movies.Directed by Keitaro Sakon, the movie catches his audience like a storm.
A young woman with a very strong character pushes all strings of her psychological
ability in order to kick out of resignation the members of her family.
While pursuing her aims she hurts the feelings of others and of herself in unexpected way.
I liked very much the interpretation of the main lead (Morita Kokoro) but also the other
actors did a great job. There was no second when I felt bored or when I had to excuse the creators for their art or choices.
The final of the movie is open, it is fully unclear what should we expect to happen next.
Surprisingly, this open end does not feel unsatisfactory!
This movie is definitely worth the time invested in watching it!
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Fantastic piano playing and unexpected plot twist
“Secret” is written and directed by Jay Chou. So, it’s not surprising that the music and the songs of this movie are top notch. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this movie. After reading the synopsis, I thought it’s another teen melodrama about first love and the disappearance is probably due to an illness or parental disapproval. But I am so wrong. I did not see the plot twist coming and I am glad I was wrong.The acting is not bad and I wasn’t really expecting much from Jay Chou. After all, he’s known for being a singer and songwriter. Female lead, Kwai Lun Mei is fantastic and is the star of the movie. She plays the mysterious and interesting Xiao Yu well, as well as the more melodramatic scenes in the latter half of the movie.
The best part of this movie is the piano playing. If you are a music lover or a piano lover, this is a must-watch. There’s no fake playing and each song feels real. The piano duel is fantastically exciting. Lovers playing music together has such a romantic feel to it. It shows their innocent love and expression of love all through music.
Is this a realistic movie? Not really, especially in the last few minutes of the drama when danger is in his face, yet our main lead continues to play his music. But it makes for a great story and a great ending to this lovely movie.
Completed: 11/26/2022
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Well that was some deep dark mofo s@#t
Wow. I...I just don't know how and where to start with this movie. I wanted to watch this movie, but then again, I didn't because of some of the tags. This movie is not what I usually watch and maybe I should have stayed away from it as I read the tags. But I still gave it a go because Park Jinyoung starred in it.And I must say...Park Jinyoung killed it. I always loved his acting in his previous series/ movies, but he was stellar in his dual role. The emotions that he went through and was able to portray, I felt them. The other actors also portrayed their role good as well. The amount of anger I had watching them - my blood was boiling. This movie is a roller coaster of emotions.
Now, here's the thing- would I recommend this movie to others? Sure, if you can handle the tags and also a fan of Park Jinyoung. If not, then no. I basically watched this just for him. If he was not starring in this (or any of my other fav actors), I know that I wouldn't watch it. The same way that I watched a series for another actor, but I knew it was not my genre.
I know that there is no way I would watch this movie again. I felt so emotional watching this the first time- so much anger, pain, hurt, sadness, etc. And because of that, I just can't give this movie a full 10. My suggested rating is an 8. But I am going to give this movie a 9.5 because it did keep my attention for the whole duration and the actors were all stellar portraying their characters.
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The story is not bad if you are in fetish, and in this case late teenagers are in an extremely innocent but sincere interest in SM. It is necessary to be open to look at this topic from several angles.
Personally, this is really a great story, but acting of main actress has bothered me the most, and turned the story off, and brought it in a bizarre kind of way!
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simple revenge story , cool action with badass female lead
action scenes were pretty cool , the movie overall looked stylish but raw , crazy camera work in some scenes , great cinematography , lighting and colorsbut shaky cam and fast cuts could be reduced . some slow motion shots or fast shots without shaky cam could be included here and there in jjs and kjh first fight scene . i don't completely dislike it though .
the action sequence at the end was great coz they included some slow mo shots along with the fast , long takes with cuts which i personally liked more + the choreography was amazing
story was simple , predictable
not as emotionally impactful or satisfying as i thought it would be
really liked the music
acting was good
good one time watch but i expected more action and gore even if the story was simple
7.5/10
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Meaningful Overall
This is a very slow moving movie. One thing I will say, is the acting is the best I’ve seen, especially the child. The story, although slow, had a deep meaning that involves acceptance of yourself, and how much it means to you. It left me with mixed feelings. I didn’t particularly like the ending, although I read it as the characters moving on in their life. Like of a re- birth, so to speak. It is worth watching it for the superb acting. But as I mentioned at the outset, it is VERY slow moving, with many conversations and scenes that should have been shorter. I would call it a BL, but more implications of a BL. But if it was more physical, it wouldn’t have fit the story.Was this review helpful to you?
Deligthful waste - objectively bad but enjoyable
This movie is about the story of cellphone novelist Yukina Himuro who decides to blackmail the most popular boy from her high school to gain romantic experience through various "love missions". It is a condensed version of old school shojo manga tropes, so despite the overal toxicity, woman manhandling and non-consensual elements, I quite enjoyed the movie because (or thanks to) the nostalgia throwback.The acting is overall okay but far from stellar. The main actor and actress are charismatic enough especially when playing the more "odd" and "dark" parts of their characters but the script does not give them a lot of room to show growth or realistic emotions. The antagonist role would have really benefited of more nuance in the acting as well but it was clealry not the vibe the director was going for. The overall production value is pretty low, you feel the low budget in the background and decor. It is suitable for the genre but also quite uninspired.
I would not recommend this because it is objectivily not good. It enters the category of delightful waste, you might hate it, watch ironically (or even maybe unironically enjoy it for what it is) but there are for sure better highschool romance out there.
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I like the movie, it is not just entertaining, it also shows how brave the men could be in saving their people, friends, village and also, showcasing Japanese old Ninja technique from the old period.
The kicking, the fighting scene, the blade chasing and shooting were so awesome. Even if maybe you are not into action movie, you will appreciate it. They show the details of each move but not as detailed as Rorouni Kenshin but it is almost the same.
It's very entertaining especially with the scene when the ninjas possessed by the alien's baby speaking English!!! it's actually a funny scene, so guys, better watch this out. Gaijin invade Japan???? haha I think it's a joke, of all the language, why English? haha...
Also guys watch the last fighting scene, it's so funny and incredible, it's not only about blades, it's also fighting like wrestling, boxing,grappling, eating ears!!! name it!! so hilarious!!! will rewatch it again!!
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