The acting in the movie is amazing though, and honestly if it werent for that last scene I would adore this movie because it gets so many things right. From the pacing, the mounting dread, and how things kick into gear. Not to mention Park Shin Hye does a really good job in the lead role.
Watch at your own risk is my advice.
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I really loved the suspense and how the mysteries didnt feel dragged out, but naturally progress from one point to the other. The two main leads have such impeccable chemistry and it does so much to make the story resonate, you really feel all the highs and lows with them because their performances are so stellar.My only issue though, is that the story in the first few episodes is 100% telegraphing that Hyun Soo is a murderer and he's living this secret life to escape whatever happened back in his village. Its the only reason him holding Moo Jin hostage makes sense. Granted it does pay off in terms of that incident leaving evidence that fuels Jiwon's suspicions later on.
But it feels very cheap to have your main character kidnap and essentially torture someone in their basement and then spend the rest of the show not addressing it and highlighting how tragic said main character is. Like, even Moo Jin gets over it so fast, it's really weird.
I enjoy how the story develops later and really do like Hyun Soo and Jiwon's relationship, but this poorly thought out section in the beginning really ruined a lot of the good stuff about the show. A blatantly terrible piece of writing that weighs down the significantly better writing in the later parts of the show
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One of the best kdramas
Most kdramas I've watched fall into this pattern of establishing a story in the first few episodes and then backtracking on all of it to create a very milquetoast end result.The Glory is not one of these shows. While theres a bit of this in the first episode and the way the narration is implied to be set up, the overall pacing is building a coherent story that delivers on all of its set up.
For anyone who loves revenge shows, this is a must-watch. The actors, the storytelling and the stakes are so well done. Really cant recommend it enough.
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Pretty decent but underwhelming
The show's first half is a really good watch! I enjoyed the suspense and the way the backstory is slowly communicated to us. I think the reveals are also mostly well done.The highlight for me, is definitely Anzu and Yuzu's relationship. It adds an emotional anchor that helps the story resonate.
But I feel the ending is so...half baked. Like it severely underdelivers on the ending. Some stories benefit from sticking to the premise and being straightforward, this is one of them.
Edit: read another review that reminded me how classist and elitist the show is and I have to concur. This show really hates poor people and is very uncharitable in its depiction on the impact of living in poverty.
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Its a very wholesome slice of life show thats perfect for a nostalgia kick. I miss when shows could be so simple and have clear, meaningful plot progression.
The show is made with so much love for the main three characters and even the "makeover" aspect is done in good faith. Something you rarely see in shows like this.
And another refreshing aspect is that it doesnt devolve into endless love triangle drama. Its a show about the importance of friendship and how it adds value to our lives.
I will say though, I wish we got to see more of Mariko, I really liked her. And the resolution to the bully "mystery" plot was pretty underwhelming. Otherwise though, love love love!
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