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Colony offers a new concept that is quite intriguing at the start, especially with its biomedical setup. However, it overall lacks proper execution. Many character arcs are left unfinished or have highly unsatisfying endings. For example, Ji Chang-wook and Go Soo's characters becoming infected isn't the issue itself; the problem is that once they are infected, they are never mentioned or talked about again. This makes their roles feel like filler.Despite this, the film has notable highlights and subtle details. Koo Kyo-hwan smiling at Jun Ji-hyun each time his point—"the problem with humans is imperfect communication"—is proven is an excellent touch. The way he smirks when someone betrays her and human greed takes over their humanity is a great, understated detail. Overall, it is a good film to watch once, but except for Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan, no other characters are explored, leaving the story feeling unfinished.