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An action film pack with a gigantic punches and angst!
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First, I am so mad about the schedule release because I cannot wait for it! This is a great action film; this is how you shoot a thrilling action film. The plot, the relationship dynamics of Jeong Jinman and Jeong Jian, the cast, the women in this film- wow! Women in this film are evil, cold, and manipulative. And, yes, including Jian, she just doesn't want to admit it. The men, too, I like the no-nonsense vibe. I wanted to punch every villain in this drama. They did a good job, Bale, J, Q and that madwoman Kusanagi Jin, such a powerful player, cold, manipulative, liar, and evil personified. I thought I hated Bale but this woman takes the cake, hands down! And, for So Min Hye, don't ever die, please team up with Q at the end in pulverizing that mad woman Kusanagi Jin!
I just finished episode 4 and I almost hollered since I have to wait for the next release! The way Jian called for his uncle at the end of this great ep 4, pure cinema! The action scenes keep me on edge! It was so realistic that I feel like I am in there, being kicked, being shot at, being punched! Kim Hye Jun is phenomenal! She really embodied the character's pain, nonchalance, fear of being part of her uncle's world, but also cannot deny that she is more comfortable being at the center of it, and being the lion (1st season) that she is, calm in the midst of an assault but still an apex predator! I really like that analogy in S1. And don't get me started on Lee Dong Wook, such a phenomenal actor as well, he made this film so intense. The way his dynamics with Jian are spot on- being mercenary, being powerfully calm, being manipulative too and full of tricks. His fighting scenes- great, wonderfully done. I like the realistic approach that he can bleed, get hurt, and get overpowered from time to time, especially in his fight with Bale. Bale the character is unhinged, good thing he is out og the picture! The flashbacks on how he gets to be this powerful, although done in sequence so that it really blends with the present, didn't do him justice! But all the friends and allies that he acquired are also great, they provided great support to the main characters and owned theirs! So Min Hye, I like her action sequences; it was so believable that you would think she does this as her primary job! I also like Q, I know she is also badass, looking forward to her fighting scenes!
I ranted this long because it's been a long time since I got to watch an action film with no supernatural power, done in present times this well! Plus, there are no dragging scenes! Hope this good storytelling and action sequences would keep up until the ending. Can't wait for the next 2 episodes!
First, I am so mad about the schedule release because I cannot wait for it! This is a great action film; this is how you shoot a thrilling action film. The plot, the relationship dynamics of Jeong Jinman and Jeong Jian, the cast, the women in this film- wow! Women in this film are evil, cold, and manipulative. And, yes, including Jian, she just doesn't want to admit it. The men, too, I like the no-nonsense vibe. I wanted to punch every villain in this drama. They did a good job, Bale, J, Q and that madwoman Kusanagi Jin, such a powerful player, cold, manipulative, liar, and evil personified. I thought I hated Bale but this woman takes the cake, hands down! And, for So Min Hye, don't ever die, please team up with Q at the end in pulverizing that mad woman Kusanagi Jin!
I just finished episode 4 and I almost hollered since I have to wait for the next release! The way Jian called for his uncle at the end of this great ep 4, pure cinema! The action scenes keep me on edge! It was so realistic that I feel like I am in there, being kicked, being shot at, being punched! Kim Hye Jun is phenomenal! She really embodied the character's pain, nonchalance, fear of being part of her uncle's world, but also cannot deny that she is more comfortable being at the center of it, and being the lion (1st season) that she is, calm in the midst of an assault but still an apex predator! I really like that analogy in S1. And don't get me started on Lee Dong Wook, such a phenomenal actor as well, he made this film so intense. The way his dynamics with Jian are spot on- being mercenary, being powerfully calm, being manipulative too and full of tricks. His fighting scenes- great, wonderfully done. I like the realistic approach that he can bleed, get hurt, and get overpowered from time to time, especially in his fight with Bale. Bale the character is unhinged, good thing he is out og the picture! The flashbacks on how he gets to be this powerful, although done in sequence so that it really blends with the present, didn't do him justice! But all the friends and allies that he acquired are also great, they provided great support to the main characters and owned theirs! So Min Hye, I like her action sequences; it was so believable that you would think she does this as her primary job! I also like Q, I know she is also badass, looking forward to her fighting scenes!
I ranted this long because it's been a long time since I got to watch an action film with no supernatural power, done in present times this well! Plus, there are no dragging scenes! Hope this good storytelling and action sequences would keep up until the ending. Can't wait for the next 2 episodes!
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