Good enough to watch
Based on the 2019 script by Matt Naylor, this Korean live-action version was a good adaptation. There were some scenes which were far too similar with another Western apocalyptic film released a few years ago (I can not recall the title) in this version that is not in the American version.If you want to watch the American version based on the same 2019 script by Matt Naylor, look for the movie entitled "Alone" (2020).
* American version based on the same script: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alone_(2020_horror_film)
* Korean version based on the same script: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alive_(2020_film)
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Not much plot but still fun to watch
Since this movie has been really popular I also came here with high expectations but in a way that I'd enjoy the film. The story isn't that deep, rather it focused on the interactions and chemistry between the main characters, which was what kept me amused throughout the whole movie tbh. The zombies were like a subplot. It wasn't mentioned how they started or how they're planning to end it, it just happened and it's there. We get a realistic viewpoint of a survivor in the middle of a zombie crisis. How he loses and finds hope throughout the seemingly hopeless scene and basically a POV of how it would be to be put in that disaster. For that, I didn't really find it boring since I think I would've reacted in a similar way. Overall, it was pretty simple and still fun to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
A great zombie movie!
First of all, I will start to say that '#alive' is easily one of my favourite movies of 2020. (My high rating probably implies that already, huh?)While this movie might not be as thrilling (or creepy) as other zombie movies but that is what makes it way more enjoyable for me. Despite the topic being a zombie outbreak, the overall atmosphere is pretty calm since the viewer follows the daily life of the protagonist who's locked up in his own apartment because of... well, the zombies. In my opinion, the soundtrack is just great and a great fit for the movie (but I guess, that shouldn't be the most important part of a movie, right?).
If you expect a thrilling story with a lot of action, this movie will probably dissappoint you. If you want a story focusing on the feelings and thoughts of someone while trying to survive this living hell, then you should absolutely watch it!
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i love the beginning
Yoo Ah In was amazing in this! It’s honestly ridiculous he got canceled because his acting is just on another level. He totally nailed the whole intense, lonely vibe at the start. Not much to say about the plot—it’s a solid zombie movie, pretty straightforward but done well.I was super into the beginning; the build-up and tension were so good. But the ending? Kinda mid, honestly. It lost some of that punch by the end. Still, if you’re a Yoo Ah In fan, it’s worth the watch!
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#Alive Commentary
The film is composed of high caliber casts (though I only know Park Shin Hye hehe) and I believe they did their roles very well, but I would like to say that the story line itself could be original at some parts, like the survival of newfound neighbors finding their way into another, but it is highly predictable and clicheist. So many deus ex machina, and some actions of the characters were quite illogical, like the guy who hid his zombified wife in his house and that scene in itself is lackluster. But I highly praise the production team for all the satisfying visual effects and design, and the opening theme is quite good and appropriate in showing the grim reality and highly detailed transformation of a human into an infected.Was this review helpful to you?
Although the story/plot is simple, basic, it managed to be entertaining in some way. The plot focus on the survival aspect, not the zombie aspect. To tell you, I am not into zoombie movies at all, in fact I avoid them. This movie was trending number 6 in my country so I ended up watching it without any expectation. As a result I was surprised by its quality. There were no meaningless and useless extended scenes of melodrama (with people crying thinking about their past for long time). There was a 'dramatic' scene where the main leads were started taking this path but they have stopped just right in the perfect moment. I was relieved you cannot even imagine it. That made the pace perfect, not too slow no too fast. Everything was well calculated which is such a pleasure!
The production, the paced & the acting are the strongest points of "#Alive", by far and it is worth watching for that.
ACTING/CAST.
As just stated above, the acting is among the best asset of the movie. The male lead more particularly did a flawless job. The female lead was also very great. Thus, there is no need to worry about the acting.
MUSIC.
Quite simple & kind of 'strange', the musics did not grabbed my attention. The OSTs sounds like "Extracurricular" OSTs, which really tend to annoy me. It sounds like it does not fit the show at all. But I guess they wanted to innovate and be unique which is a good intention.
REWATCH VALUE.
I will not rewatch it.
OVERALL.
I did not have expectation and I was surprised, I am myself not into Zoombies Movies/Dramas but I ended up watching the entire movie without skipping! Worth watching!
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Felt like it was lacking something.
The movie was mediocre for me and I couldn't help but feel that it was missing something.I enjoy the concept of zombies and the apocalypse, and it was ironic that it came out the same year we're all stuck in this COVID-19 pandemic. The movie itself focuses mainly on the characters and is overall fast-paced. It felt a bit empty watching this and it wasn't really that rememberable and had no takeaway value from it. The story definitely could have used more work and that was my main issue with it. I still watched it, but I got bored in some scenes.
I did however like the music used (for the short time it did show) in the movie and the slight showing of friendship between the two main characters. (which I wish had a bit more development.) The acting was also really good, the actors portrayed their characters well and I liked the acting a lot.
The CGI was phenomenal and looked incredibly realistic, and the fast-paced zombies instead of the usual slow paces zombies brought a huge thrill and horror to the zombies! Well done on the CGI!
It's an okay zombie movie to watch if you're really into zombie movies, but it wasn't the best.
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It's okay!
It's not a bad movie! If you feel like watching it, go ahead, it's totally fine.The acting's good, the characters are engaging, the zombies are freaky, over all, I enjoyed it.
There were some pacing issues, I was particularly confused about a part of the movie towards the end which I'm pretty sure the movie was trying to make a point with but didn't really? It seemed an odd addition. But the over all point of the movie, staying alive, surviving even when it's hard, I think was definitely followed through on.
Yeah, it's fine! Nothing to think about too much afterward, not a great movie, but fine!
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Didn't have huuuge expectations, but surprisingly I quite enjoyed it. I liked it cuz it felt like a slice of life-ish zombie story, which I prefer rather than the 100% action ones (those aren't really my type). I feel like they portrayed how actual real life people would act if there was a sudden zombie apocalypse. I would be scared, not knowing what to do, 24/7 home alone, bored, even contemplating suicide, all of which these characters went through at some point. I also liked the relationship between the two, it feels really sweet and sincere teamwork. Park Shin Hye really got better as an actress in this one. Yoo Ah In did a great job as always.
The ending was quite predictable (I already knew they were going to be rescued; it always happens in zombie films) but it was okay. I cared about them so I wanted them to survive.
So, if you want to watch a zombie film but are scared of too much blood, violence, etc. then this one may be for you.
8.5/10
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Worth a watch
Pretty interesting movie!Zombie movies may be cliche or some may find them boring but personally I love them. I find it interesting the way each story moves differently and seeing different renditions of the same "disease". I have a soft spot for them but it wont keep me from making an honest review.
To me this movie drew in my interest very quickly, within the first 10 minutes of the film starting we dive right into our apocalyptic setting. No wasted time on any back story or what this disease is ( in a movie setting ; meaning its short run time, to me is preferred ) jumping right in and showing us more of the realistic side of what happens in the beginning. Another aspect that I enjoyed with this movie was, it gave us a lot of answers early on that in other zombie movies tend to leave us without. His family, typically in solo survival movies a question we are often left is "what happened to their family?" Starting off the film with that information gave us an easy way to strictly focus on the survival of our main character and truly see and relate to his feelings.
The actors did a fantastic job and with the minimal (main) cast made it easy to follow and stay focused. The music wasn't too prominent and i honestly don't remember much honestly but that is a part I'm not particularly picky about. Even if you don't typically enjoy horror or zombie movies I would still recommend that you watch this. It has some fun moments, good progression, tad bit of hinted romance ( maybe it was just me ) and a good resolution.
The only critique I have is for the last quarter of the movie, it seemed to burn out just a bit. The ending was alright but slightly shorter than I wanted it to be. It started off strong gave me a meaty story along with great acting but rushed out the door a bit quick. This film had a tasteful twist but it seemed to be rush in the later half.
Overall will suggest you give it a watch, and I know I will watch again!
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Really nice movie (to watch during a pandemic)
This movie is not a masterpiece. But it's a really enjoyable experience. I didn't have any expectations before watching and it turned out to be a good movie. I like the zombie genre because it's interesting to see how each person deals with the crisis, not just psychologically but technically - what gadgets and tools they use, what clever ideas they think of to survive. This was definitely rewarding in that sense. I liked that there weren't many characters and that it was more about action and less about "trying to be heart-breaking". Surprisingly, the end brought me to tears a little bit. It carried a message of hope, to keep going. That you should never give up and always try to live. It also shortly showed social media and in a positive light, because it can be used for survival.The message is something we all need when dealing with this pandemic. It was quite healing and encouraging, actually.
Though I don't think I'd watch this film again for its simplicity, I recommend it to everyone who wants some distraction, action, but also a little bit warmth.
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