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Definitely watch it
The story is definitely awesome .If you didn't watch it yet just go for it .
Their acting is super cool , and the zombies here
looked like so much real. You aren't safe in your room also. This movie taught us many self defending process .
You will love their communication skill.
The process of helping each other. Supporting each other.
Not every movie needs love story .
They showed the reality .
Their action against zombies are awesome.
In many movies we saw many kinds of weekness of zombies like they can't see in dark, many things.. but here nothing is there.. the zombies are so much real. Like they even can unlock your door. They can climb up with the help of a rope. They can see in the dark. They go for the sound mostly.
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You'll wish to go shopping after watching this
Alive won’t break any new ground as far as Zombie movies but it follows the formula well. It's not a scary zombie film, it's more about the loneliness, the isolation and the will to live through it. But with that being said, there were a few big jump scares while our main character, Joon-Woo is looking through apartments for food and other essentials. The zombies themselves looked amazing and so creepy. The transformation of those creatures sends shivers up my spin. The chase scenes themselves were very exciting. The sheer number of the zombies chasing our MCs made the chases very tense and gripping. The dialogue throughout the film is rather limited with not much being said given the characters' situations but I found that they were able to convey communication really well thanks to their facial expressions and good use of the technology around them. Joon-Woo using his phone and his drone and Yoo-Bin using her laser pen to good comedic effect but showing her smarts using rope to send food, saving Joon-Woo from starvation. Just a good solid film from a production and story standpoint. I enjoyed every moment of the film. One of the biggest criticisms of the film that I have is that it's very short compared to most Korean films (which are mostly 2 hours plus in my experience). Perhaps some scenes are cut out or the writers didn’t feel the need to drag the story out longer. There is room to develop the film more, I feel.The performances in Alive were really good throughout the film. The acting from Yoo Ah-In is particularly strong as well. He brings a good sense of frustration and regret to the role during the opening 40 minutes where it is basically a one man film. The short cameos from Jeon Bae-soo and Lee Hyun-wook provided some nice spice. Park Shin-Hye was solid in the film as well. Her character is very resourceful and friendly to living things such as her plants and Joon-Woo. That came across in her acting - Shin-Hye is a very soft natured person naturally so the role was perfect for her and her other roles. Again, there weren’t many lines but she sounded natural and on-point when called upon.
I just want to point out the brilliant soundtrack. From what I heard, it was only two or three songs (Break by Beenzino and Sail by Inni) but Sail by Inni in particular had a real tension fueled vibe to it. The eerie synth sound brought gravitise to the scenes it was used in.
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Playdoh zombies and wattpad storyline
if you want to wait 45mn (out of 1h35mn) to have some storyline, let’s dive in. The zombies looks like they are made out of playdoh (gives you a good laugh though) and the plot is not plotting.Acting is good for the main female character, I’ll give you that but the male one, not convinced.
The fight scenes ? Remember TikTok and slowmotion era ? Well, yes, same thing.
Maybe I’m too hard. Oh, and when there is FINALLY something happening after some advertisement from nutella and some virtual reality brand, this is the end of the movie
I love zombie media, loved All of us are Dead for example but this one ? I should have dropped it
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one of the better zombie kdramas
i don't usually watch movies, but i needed more zombie kdrama content. a great short watch. high rewatchability.concept: loved it. it's more unique compared to other zombie kdramas. instead of a high school or a community, it's a lot smaller, but there's still so much story that is told.
execution: pretty good. ngl sometimes the social media/ig stuff was cringe, but hey... i'll take it.
pacing: good. no complaints, but i think that's bc i'm more used to critiquing shows.
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Fun for an evening
I liked it and probably will watch it again a few times with friends or family.Didn't blow my mind, but I especially cherished how they used the "kids now only think of using their phones" and turned it into something positive for the film.
It's not the kind of movie that portraits extreme violent/action moments, so if that's what you're looking for, better watch another movie.
Story: Was good, can get kind of boring by half the movie, but quickly recovers.
Acting: Probably the best part, they did a good job portraiting each character and their motives to do what they do.
Music: Didn't stick out, just finished it and can barely remember anything from it.
Rewatch Value: Probably for a few more times after never watching it again.
Overall: Give it a try if you like movies that go further than a few explosions and focus more on character development/story.
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Minimal yet effective
It's a bit of "Home Alone" with zombies. Almost the entire film happened in one location (Joon-woo's apartment), and we get a sense of how lonely it was for him. My eyes were glued to the screen watching this. The introduction of the character Yoo-bin brought a breath of fresh air into the film, and the interaction between the two was great to watch. I don't think there's anything new in this film though, as this is very similar to a French zombie film “The Night Eats the World", but it's still very gripping in its execution that you can't help but grip the edge of your seat while watching this. Effective use of moments of silence, dark environments, narrow hallways as well as the building's setup. It was a great watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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It’s more like a parody of a zombie movie
If you like actual good zombie dramas and movie this is not it. I watched this a couple months ago but I still think about how bad it is. The plot is very slow and boring. They barely talked, I had to watched it on 2x speed. The characters are so stupid, I mean that’s pretty typical for zombie dramas but still annoying. And finally the worse part for me is the zombies themselves. Honestly I could’ve acted like a better zombie not trying. They were practically humans with makeup on, and wayyyyyy too smart in a bad way. It literally felt like a parody of a zombie movie the way they were acting. Everytime I watch ppl recommend this movie I laugh bc there’s no way if you actually had good taste in zombie media you’d like this. BUT to each their own🧏♀️Was this review helpful to you?
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A Fast-Paced Survival Story with One Unnecessary Twist
The movie begins with the male lead waking up to complete chaos. News reports reveal a mysterious outbreak that turns people into zombies, and suddenly his ordinary life becomes a fight for survival. As I watched, I kept thinking that all he had to do was stay alive long enough for the government to regain control of the situation—easier said than done, of course.There is nothing particularly new about the zombies themselves. They're essentially the fast-moving type commonly seen in modern zombie films: highly aggressive, quick on their feet, and capable of tracking people through sound. They're not the slow, shambling zombies that some audiences might expect.
At first, the male lead is completely unprepared for the crisis. His food supplies are limited, and he has little sense of survival. However, as the days pass and one problem after another emerges, he begins to understand the harsh reality of his situation. Watching him adapt and mature was one of the more interesting aspects of the film.
The second half marks a turning point when he discovers that he isn't the only survivor in the apartment complex. From that moment on, his survival instincts finally begin to kick in, although he remains somewhat clumsy in his approach.
With food running low, utilities failing, and all communication with the outside world cut off, both the male and female leads decide to relocate to the eighth floor of the apartment complex. I found myself rooting for them. The location seemed almost ideal—clean, secure, and seemingly untouched by the zombie outbreak.
Of course, things don't stay that simple. Another obstacle soon appears, and honestly, the movie could have done without that particular subplot. It felt unnecessary and had me rolling my eyes more than once. Thankfully, the female lead wasn't written as a helpless damsel in distress. She proved herself capable and resourceful, making her a much more enjoyable character to watch.
Overall, *#Alive* doesn't reinvent the zombie genre, but it remains an entertaining survival thriller. Its greatest strength lies in watching ordinary people adapt to extraordinary circumstances while trying to hold on to hope in complete isolation.
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I liked that this movie was more focused on the two survivors and how it feels to be stuck inside, alone while an apocalypse is happening... the dread of not knowing if you'll survive or not... the feeling of loss and hopelessness but then the hope that comes when you're at the end and ready to end it all but then something good happens to make you want to fight for life again.
Unlike most zombie movies which are simply scary and meant to give you good gore and such and that are about the actual end and not if you die, but when you'll die, I really liked that this was the opposite. Hope, the will to live and doing whatever it takes to survive... different from most zombie movies and to me that's what makes it so darn good.
This movie was so good and I'm glad I watched it! I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of watching it.
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my opinion
the production was good, I can't complain .I also say that the performance was incredible, it would be a sin if I complained.
I love the actors, I loved the characters.
Of course, not everything is perfect, I can't lie, but what a drama that doesn't have a single flaw.
So in conclusion, I recommend...
I say it's worth watching, maybe it's bad for some, but for me it was good.
This is just my opinion, you better watch it and have your own opinion.
I don't know what to say, because I think everyone has their own opinion.
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If you've got an hour to spare.
I stumbled across #Alive one day on Netflix and was drawn to the cast since I've got a soft spot for Park Shin Hye and Yoo Ha In has been in some great dramas. I loved the acting and desperation throughout the movie, but other than zombie apocalypse it doesn't scream ANYTHING else to me. It was a decent time filler if you are flipping through Netflix and does not require too much if any brain power.I wish Korea (and asian countries in general) gave more light to the movie scene compared to full length dramas because sometimes I really need a two hour movie to scratch the itch, but this unfortunately didn't fill the shoes.
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Emotional rollercoaster
This is the first review I’ve ever written, so please bear with me.To begin with, I didn’t have high expectations for this movie. I mainly started watching it just to have some background noise while doing other things, although the cast did look pretty good. The movie also started off rather slowly, following an ordinary gamer who suddenly finds himself in the middle of an apocalypse.
What I really liked was how the main character pulled himself together for the sake of his family. I also appreciated how the film showed his regrets about their relationship and gave emotional weight to his actions. I do not want to go too deeply into the story itself, but rather explain why I ended up giving this movie such a high rating.
I honestly felt like this was one of the most realistic apocalyptic films I have watched when it comes to human emotions. The movie constantly balanced hope and despair. Just when everything felt doomed, hope would appear again, only to disappear and return later. That emotional cycle continued throughout the entire story and kept things engaging.
Another thing I liked was how unpredictable it felt. I genuinely could not tell whether the main character was going to survive or not, which made the tension feel real. Even with the slow start, the movie hooked me surprisingly fast.
Also, props to the movie for not unnecessarily killing off every main character just for shock value.
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