Hwayi: A Monster Boy
I came across this movie by accident on youtube. I don't watch action movies too often, but if I do it must catch my attention - this one did it. I read a summary of the story and it seemed interesting.
So to the story, it was definitely interesting and quite original idea. Five monsters in human form and one innocent boy, who is forced to become monster too. He is struggling with what he is taught his whole life and what he really wants. He is in a battle with monsters and with himself and his past. Will he have to destroy the monsters or will he become one? It's sad, very violent, disturbing, but also powerful with strong message. What I liked was the psychological side behind it all and the darkness. It has a pretty fast turnaround.
All actors here were really good in their role. I still have to mention that Yeo Jin-Goo, who played Hwayi and he was only about 16 years old in that time handle it just amazing. You will feel all his feelings and pain through his great acting.
The music fit well. I probably won't watch it again soon, not because it's bad, but this is the type of movie that is enough to watch once.
CONCLUSION: For me it is definitely yes, I'm just sucker for depressing movies, which will leave you with lots of thoughts in the end. But I probably wouldn't recommend it to sensitive people (blood, some gore, a lot of violence, suicide attempt). So, if you prepare for this, just go for it. It's worth to watch.
So to the story, it was definitely interesting and quite original idea. Five monsters in human form and one innocent boy, who is forced to become monster too. He is struggling with what he is taught his whole life and what he really wants. He is in a battle with monsters and with himself and his past. Will he have to destroy the monsters or will he become one? It's sad, very violent, disturbing, but also powerful with strong message. What I liked was the psychological side behind it all and the darkness. It has a pretty fast turnaround.
All actors here were really good in their role. I still have to mention that Yeo Jin-Goo, who played Hwayi and he was only about 16 years old in that time handle it just amazing. You will feel all his feelings and pain through his great acting.
The music fit well. I probably won't watch it again soon, not because it's bad, but this is the type of movie that is enough to watch once.
CONCLUSION: For me it is definitely yes, I'm just sucker for depressing movies, which will leave you with lots of thoughts in the end. But I probably wouldn't recommend it to sensitive people (blood, some gore, a lot of violence, suicide attempt). So, if you prepare for this, just go for it. It's worth to watch.
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