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Powerful acting and a story full of meaningful metaphor
I've been holding off to watch this movie and I am so glad that I finally did. I am also flabbergasted that I like this movie.The best part that I love is the powerful acting for the both leads. They had that charm that you want to keep watching them. Specially, the iconic argument scene. I literally held my breath during that scene. Most serious scene on dramas usually have that tense vibe that feels scripted like a movie. Like it's a scene happening just on dramas but the exchange of lines on this movie, it felt real. I can imagine it happening in real life. Props to the scriptwriter for choosing the right words. (Sorry for non-native Filipino because the English subtitle won't be able to translate the tension and full of emotion of the lines.)
This would be a bit debatable but for me, it wrapped up the movie really well. It is indeed confusing and open-ended however if you analyze like the little clues here and there, you'd be able to realize that it's a very appropriate ending.
Overall, I really really love this movie.
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Predictable plot with almost no character development
Just saw this randomly on Netflix and thought I can give this a try and oh boy was I disappointed. This was really hyped up when it was screening at the cinema (which is not surprising because Marian and DingDong is like 'The Real Life Couple' that can be considered as success and also they are really known as King and Queen of Filipino series)Plot wise, I just find it really predictable. It's just as I imagined when I watched the trailer. The plot summary basically says it all. I was really preparing myself to cry but no need. I laughed hard instead. From what I know this is heartwarming or a touching story which it is by the way, it's just not impactful as I imagined. The best scene I like from the movie is the scene with Lodz which is not the main point of this movie at all. I also didn't see any character development from the leads, specially the male lead. I thought I'd be super sad and will think that they deserve better but honestly when I saw it I just thought, 'Yup, best outcome indeed. Nothing to cry for, it's just them living their best life.' I can't see any good outcome of the male lead to live continuously, everyone's just better without him.
Anyway, I still think that everyone acted well. Not the best that I've seen but not an eyesore either. Great OST choice 'Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay', I loved this song since it was released and I think it fit perfectly on the theme of the movie.
Overall, not the kind of movie I'd recommend.
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I am lucky to watch this
After seeing a trailer with the legendary Gwaenchana YiKyung, I just can't pass watching the movie because I knew it would be fun.The story premise is kind of unique because for once we have North Koreans portrayed lighter than the usual -- didn't even imagine NoKor to be associated with Comedy.
Most of the casts are familiar faces I have seen from other KDramas or KMovies and to be honest they look really fun together. The story itself is not realistic however the character portrayal is just top notch. Wait until you see the Rollin' Rollin' scene that made me literally roll from laughing.
Overall, this was a light watch. It's not the best I've seen but this is definitely worth a watch when you're feeling down or if you just want to relax and have some fun.
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Started off great but wth happened towards the end
This series started well with a lot of potential but I didn't know why I suddenly felt disappointed.The casts are so cute together. It's not the best chemistry out there but there's definitely a chemistry among this group. The character development is a bit off putting though. During the first half, I kept being intrigued about Doona, who she is and why she ended up where she's at but then as her story unfolds, it didn't make sense at all.
Overall, there's 2 types of ending for me. 1) the ending that is so satisfying or mind boggling that I have to search more for it; 2) the ending that makes me go 'what the hell' and despite explanation, it still don't make sense. Unfortunately, this series falls on the latter.
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Mini Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Fun + Romance + Time Travel
I first watched this drama more than 5 years ago and I forgot the details but I did remember it was a short and I really loved it. As I rewatch it today, few years older and more mature, I appreciate this drama special more.It's like a movie-length drama special but the plot is simple and interesting. A bit of humor, romance, historical and time-travel elements. I honestly wanted to watch more but at the same time, I feel like it was wrapped up so well that it already satisfied me.
I also didn't realize that I've known Ahn HyoSeop for years. I always thought he was a newbie.
If you came across this one, I can guarantee that this is a classic and it's something you wouldn't want to miss out on. I sometimes compare this to Scarlet Heart Ryeo, only shorter with less complications and heartbreak.
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4 cryptic and poetic storylines
It's a really short watch but it left too many questions in my mind that I'd probably think about for months. There were 4 completely separate storylines which is really mind-boggling. Also, I realize this type of things is not my cup of tea.I would say there might be a lot of depth on this anthology and I've read quite a few review and critic and I'm so amazed how other people perspectives varies and it definitely help me appreciate this more.
If I'd be completely honest, if I just watched it without reading reviews or critic about it, I'll be just completely lost and think wth did I just watched? So maybe if you're the type of person who thinks really deeply, you would like this.
Also, I love seeing IU portray different roles and totally nailing it. It was just over an hour so I'd recommend it (also reading reviews and critics that will help you puzzle some pieces together.)
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To be honest, I'm not even sure what I've just watched
I saw this in passing on Netflix's Top 5 movie for a couple of days and it intrigued me specially seeing Ma DongSeok and Kim HyunSoo (from her role as the young FL on My Love From The Star) plus it's just an hour watch so it's pretty short and I watched it. I didn't know that 1-hour would take me 2 days to finish this movie.I literally fell asleep in the middle of it so I finished it the following day and I was just completely lost. I don't know where the plot is going or what even happened after I finish. There might be people who really loves this movie but I know this is not my cup of tea. A good take-away with this is that now, I wanted to watch other Kim HyunSoo and Ma DongSeok's movies/dramas.
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To be honest, it's not the best plot out there but I was just kind of interested on the supernatural part of the FL being able to hear lies and how will ML come into picture. I've been trying to avoid kdramas with crime genre as I've been watching too many but somehow, I keep getting pulled towards it. Anyway, the plot is kind of simple with a pinch of lovey dovey moments here and there. There's not much structure on the story it just went on and went which is probably the reason why I saw someone saying that the plot is so random.
Character wise, ML and FL looks cute together (but for some reason I really can't ship SoHyun with anyone) A lot of people saying about 2nd Lead Syndrome and it's true. 2nd ML's story while short is really sad. The supporting characters I feel like were underused. I couldn't feel the chemistry among them because they randomly pops up on the series. I was hoping to see more character development from them. :3 and also what's with the crazy characters on this series? The mothers, Syaon (although she got better), the ex-gf, the ex-gf's brother and secret (don't wanna spoil anyone). They all have some sort of psychopathic tendencies. While it helped the plot, they're too crazy for me.
OST-wise, nothing so remarkable about it. Just fine. What I love though is the ending. For me it's a nice wrap up (as someone who loves happy ending), my heart is so happy to have 2 full episodes just to wrap things up and give almost everyone a nice ending. It's uncommon for KDrama series to have that kind of ending. Most of them wrap things up on the last 30mins keeping you hanging for more. But for this one, it's just enough.
Definitely, recommend. Despite the quirks of this series, I would say I love and enjoyed it. Maybe not a cup of tea for everyone but still, it's just a semi-light-hearted drama that's easy to watch.
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Are you ready to meet the Delulu (Delusional) Family?
After a long time, I finally decided to watch this series. I was convinced after watching a couple of clips and when I went in I got so excited. I was too determined that I even used my sick leave thinking I could finish it in a day. That's how fascinated I am with this rich/chaebol drama. Unfortunately, the fun started fading midway as it felt too stretchy. Small wins then big blows which is not that bad, it's just not as exciting for me. I finished the series just for the sake that I want to see how things ended.Acting-wise, I feel like Im SooHyang carried most of the series together with Bae JongOk. They're both powerful actresses that made their characters come to life which is the main reason as well that I kept going.
I personally don't know someone as rich as the same level as this family but the whole drama going on is so fascinating that I'm actually relieved I'm not as rich as them. There's a lot of twists here and there making it interesting but I kind of feel sad how the ending was rushed.
I'd still recommend this if you're into crazy rich dramas/scenarios or if you want to see rich people fight each other with class but might not be everyone's cup of tea.
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That's unexpected but this movie is a win for me
Honestly, went in for IU and Park SeoJoon but this was an unexpected delight. As much as I love Korean dramas, I have a pretty traumatizing experience with Korean movies where I always end up feeling, 'what the hell did I just watch for 2 hours?' So if a Korean movie makes sense to me, I am easily satisfied. With that being said, is this movie perfect? Far from it. But did I enjoy watching it? Hell yeah.The plot is kind of straight to the point. It's exactly as described but what made it fun for me is the journey of watching the characters grow. It didn't exactly start with a noble intention but they didn't know that they'll find meaning in creating the team, training with the team, and playing with the team. And with those little backstories from everyone, a perfect recipe to make someone cry. It just really felt natural to me like I was part of them so this is really heartwarming to me.
Other people say this movie was overrated. I'm not too sure about the technicalities of the elements of a movie but as an audience, if you're able to capture my emotions -- make me feel excited, cry and laugh then it's a damn great movie and I'm giving credit to it definitely. Plus the iconic 'fck u' scene of IU and Park SeoJoon. I can't get enough really.
I definitely recommend this movie if you just want something lighthearted that will warm your heart as well. This is definitely one of the best Korean movies I've seen.
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The Zone 2.0
I don't have high hopes for this new season given how confused I am with Season 1 but I guess Season 2's a charm. I thought it just started off good on the 1st episode but as I watched through them, Season 2 is definitely a revamped version. I love how the episodes/simulations has more structure to it unlike Season 1 where I feel like everything's all over the place.Aside from us seeing the coward duo face their fears (which is almost everything although the top ones are ghosts and heights), we kind of see them more on a more team-like dynamic. On Season 1, I felt like YuRi is just carrying the team but this Season 2, we start to see them work together (although there's still a lot of bickering here and there) I am not exactly sure what changed but this season is more fun to watch and much more relatable to me.
Now, I am looking forward to Season 3 (if Disney+ still have plans of renewing it) Yoo-Lee duo on variety shows never gets old so I'll always watch out and root for them.
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I'm glad I survived This Zone
When I saw KwangSoo and JaeSeok with YuRi as a bonus, I immediately thought to myself this would be fun however seeing Running Man as the variety show standard, this fell short for me. I understand the rules about what they needed to do to win the zone and also that additional 'fun fact' about future scenarios where it might happen but I really can't get the essence of it all. It makes sense but at the same time, it doesn't. Kind of reminded me of Busted (however Busted is well-written for me)It was still fun to watch though. I'd definitely regret it if I didn't see Lee-Yoo's antics and bickering and all the fun stuff but the 'storyline' or purpose of the whole show is kind of meh for me. Like what's the point of the Z Coins? Why are they doing this? And it kind of felt scripted at some point like they're in a new place but it felt like they kind of know where to go so I don't know about that.
A fun watch and I definitely recommend specially for RM fans but don't expect too much.
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Very light romantic comedy that will send butterflies to your stomach
I haven't watched Goblin yet but when I see Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa together they look like they have a good chemistry on screen so I decided to give this a try. I wasn't disappointed because aside from those occassional bursts of laughter from me, they really did send me sparks and romance between them. The story overall feels neutral, although there are some 'law' stories going on, it doesn't really delve into that category that much. It mostly kept the romantic comedy vibe. It's not bad yet it's not that impressive.I'm just glad that they made the character less annoying than usual k-dramas. Most of the k-dramas I've watched is a grumpy leading man who fell in love and became a nice guy but in this one they created a male lead who's stern but knows how to apologize when needed and acknowledges his own actions then eventually became a sweet guy (at least in his own little ways). Then we have a female lead who's an actress who's not dumb. Terrible at acting (not referring to InNa because she's great, I'm just describing her character) but is really doing her best in whatever she does which actually impressed me. Their secret office romance is so cute that it just gives off a smile on my face as I'm watching it. The side romances from the supporting characters is also cute and funny.
Maybe the best thing I could take from this series is the OST. Good Night by Jeong Sewoon and What if Love by Wendy is definitely staying on my playlist. I've been listening to these songs for days on repeat and I just can't get enough.
This is one of the classics I think. Not super hype but something really worth the watch.
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Bite-sized, one day KDrama
The main reason that I watched this is because it's just 8-episodes and I feel like I need to watch full KDrama in a day and this fits perfectly into that category. To be honest, at first I am hesitant because I'm not into fashion thingy. I thought they'd be too technical that eventually I won't be able to relate but boy, I was wrong. Whether you have an interest in fashion or you're just a curious K-Drama lover, this series is still enjoyable.While I'm not an expert, I feel like the artistry used in this is somehow realistic yet I feel like it's not exactly too detailed (and I'm guessing it's a lot much more different in real life) The friendship among these 4 people is also just amazing (another friendship that I wish I had) the romance part though is not so much entertaining for me. I don't feel any sparks within the main lead love line. (I honestly loved SeonHo with her new boyfriend more although they had limited screentime. His dedication to SeonHo is unmatched really. Then here we have main leads who don't know what they're doing. Even the love triangle trope is a meh.)
Overall, I'm glad I stuck around for this one until the end. Their stories are definitely fun to watch and seeing them giving their all to their profession is just inspiring. If you're looking for a series that is just light-hearted yet you don't have much time, I recommend this.
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Just a fun light-hearted watch, Kind of Worth It for me
After falling deep in the world of Reply 1988, So Not Worth It is a nice palate cleanser if I would say although I'd rather have the literal title for this 'I Wish The World Get Fxxxed Tomorrow.'Overall, this was a unique watch. I haven't heard of that many Korean sitcom and this one works. It's not really perfect nor it has like an extraordinary story but I guess the simplicity of show makes it charming for me. I love seeing and hearing foreigners speaking Korean like a real Korean. It's so impressive. But the real catcher for me is how all the characters has a bit of 'craziness' in them. I would just love to watch their daily life interacting with each other. It's quite funny for me and some scenes are a little bit cringey.
Not a big fan of the lovelines though. One scene did give me butterflies but after that, the lovelines became corny. But I still liked it overall. Sitcoms for me are all about out of this world scenarios. It's so crazy that it becomes funny.
To be honest, I kind of wanted more episodes. 12 episodes are a bit short for me. Not all may agree but I kinda want a second season. It's not that long and it's funny so I guess it's worth it after all.
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