Jan 15, 2012
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
This a lovely and well plotted story- at times it felt a little slow but it also emphasised the emotions and made them very potent to the viewer. The lead actors have such chemistry together it's lovely to watch and beautifully shot. This is a film which is a must-watch in my opinion if you like love stories which really touch you and make you believe in the couple.
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Boys of Tomorrow
8 people found this review helpful
Jan 15, 2012
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Boys of Tomorrow is a thought-provoking indie film filled with deeply-intense emotional moments. The movie addresses several hardcore issues that many families face in one form or another in the modern world. The minimal use of music and sound effects helped to set a more realistic tone to the story. This movie will require your undivided attention due to the complex nature of the subject matter. Please watch it, enjoy it and write your own review to spread the word!
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Sunny
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 14, 2012
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
It was so good. So fricken good.
I can recommend it to anyone, even people who don't care about Korea like I do.

The play on emotions, the effects, the actors, the pure realness of this film was just epic. The transitions, the humour, the matureness of it was astounding. It was extremely well-made.

There wasn't a single second of this film that I didn't enjoy watching.
My eyes are dried out from crying now.
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My Tutor Friend 2
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 14, 2012
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
My Tutor Friend 2 is different than the one that came before it. This one is more realistic but still hilarious. I actually liked the story better in this one and the ending was cute. My only problem is the romance was better in the first one. In this there was not really a confession/hug/kiss anything to connect them romantically. Somehow though he just ends up following her all the way to Japan? I dont know but the romance could have been written better.

I loved the leads together and they had such a good chemistry. I wished the writers used that to thier advantage. The supporting cast in this was okay but not as memorable as the one in the first.

Overall this is a good movie that can be watched again but in a few years.

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You're My Pet
7 people found this review helpful
by iindu
Jan 14, 2012
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Overall 3.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
I had high expectations from this movie- because of the story and largely, Jang Geun-Suk. What can I say, it was a real disappointment.
I haven't seen the japanese drama, so I can only wonder- Maybe the
story needed more time to be developed on screen, or what?
It's bright and cute and there's enough eye candy to tune onto when nothing else is happening on screen.
But from the beginning to end, I couldn't feel any connection to what was happening.
Jang Geun-Suk is cute all along, and that's about it. The scenes moved along sketchily. At no point was anything shown about why or when Momo starts to feel something for his master.Not to mention, there was absolutely zero chemistry between the lead actors.
The first time he kisses her during a fight, the scene was so devoid of any passion or emotion, it was a sham. The ending is equally so,leaving me with no idea of why exactly they got together.
All I can say is, it was disappointing.

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Tokyo Gore Police
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 13, 2012
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Overall 2.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
You may be wondering how this low overall score has happend!? Because this movie is totally crazy! I watched it with a few friend a while ago and we are joking about it till now...
The story is not so bad but nothing special. But the way the movie is created is really uhm perverted? crazy? Totally exagerated? sunken in blood? - Yes!!

The Acting is outstanding because I cannot really imagine how actresses/actors can play such crazy roles without permanently laughing!!
You can not take anything in this movie seriously. I think of this move more as a comedy or a parody of the gore genre.

If you are into totally perverted stories and want to laugh about thousands of litres of theatrical blood and a totally unrealistic of filming, you will like it. Otherwise I think you will be psycological hurt by this "movie"! ;)

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Green Chair
26 people found this review helpful
Jan 13, 2012
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
the plot is interesting, not mind blowing but ok. it did seem that whenever they werent having sex they were thinking about it, or talking about it.

i would classify this as pornographic, there are explicit sex sceenes, which is fine, but you have to be in the mood for porn to watch porn. i was in the mood to watch a movie.

a previous reviewer talked about it being a pedophiles dream and stated the male character was 17. he's actually 19, i even turned off the subs and listened to them state his age, my korean leaves alot to be desired but i can count, so by american standards it isnt pedophilia. the actor that plays him was also well over the age of consent in both america and korea at the time of the filming, so if the under age thing had you skeeved out, dont be.

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Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 13, 2012
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
This was a predictable but extremely heartfelt movie that really stress the importance of family. Nothing will surprise you in this gem of a family film but it cleverly tugs on just the right heartstrings to keep you watching to the very end. It was so refreshing to see a well-written, well acted movie that tells an amazing story without ever relying on gratuitous violence or sexuality. Also, the stories that unfold around a culture's most prized dish are wonderful and it really makes you realize that to many people, food is the language of love. It's one of those rare films that the whole family can enjoy and despite it's two hour running length the time will fly by.

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Le Grand Chef
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 13, 2012
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
Although it is not a really knew subject that was brushed on in this movie we have to admit that it's simply fascinating to watch all those people with culinary skills do what they do the best. This movie just makes your mouth waters from beginning to end. Although It was not set to be a romantic movie I still deplore the fact that any love story here? was not fully developed subtly hinted, but we may have to applaud the director flawless superfuge in making it still subtle enough to make the viewers understand. The cooking skills are what definitely would have made me give this movie a full 10 out 10! if only I had found so much similarity in the plot has in the Drama Gourmet ,thought I have to admit that for a movie the plot hole were nicely filled. Seeing how the combination of ingredients are being mixed, chopped,give the viewers enough imagination to actually makes you imagine the taste!
The rivalry between the 2 chefs is also well presented. The lunacy of the grandfather is another mystery. But this entails the loving and tender care showed by the grandson. oh my… then the sufferings of the coalmaker - Han and his story with his mum. Then the story of Chef Ho and his grandfather and Sung Chan & his grandfather. In clear this movie should actually get full mark on it's ability to nicely transpose three different story into one story.

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The Case of Itaewon Homicide
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 11, 2012
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Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
Based on a true story The Case of Itaewon Homicide contains the touch of the real life. I think it is somehow ironic to say that story was "good". Well it was good, or let's say the story was told good. The setting and costumes were not particularly eye-catching but they do not distract you either, and the movie was directed in way that takes you in the story. Nothing particular for the music though. But there is "acting".Well eventhough I watched other dramas of him, to me it was the first time I saw Jang Geun Seok acting, and I liked it. That is all for technical critics.A few words about the movie...The movie is not heartstopping/exciting or a geniusly designed crime movie because it is real life related, and no murder can be exciting in real life. Morelikely it causes you a stomach ache, thinking about what a life worth is, what it means to be foreigner/delinquent/minorty/bad guy and the term justice.

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China 1911
7 people found this review helpful
Jan 11, 2012
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
I first chose to watch this movie because it starred Jackie Chan and the trailer looked incredibly good. So I came into this movie expecting an action packed Jackie Chan-esque War Thriller.

Story 7/10: The story was the 1911 revolution in China that overthrew the Qing Dynasty. The story itself was interesting, but the way it was presented was decent at best.

Acting 10/10: I can't complain about the acting. The characters were believable, which is about all an actor can do.

Music 7/10: The music was ok. It didn't stand out much.

Rewatch Value 1/10: I'm generally not a rewatcher, and since I disliked this film i definitely would NOT rewatch this movie EVER.

Overall 6/10: The main reason i disliked this movie was because of the way it was done. It felt like a documentary rushed into a film. It caused me to not really develop any feelings for the characters and overall not really care about the movie.

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You're My Pet
8 people found this review helpful
Jan 11, 2012
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
I didn't want to watch this movie until now because I was afraid that I wouldn't like it as much as the anime, but I can know say that I was wrong, I did like it, and a lot.

It isn't like the drama at all, not the story, not the general background, not the music and not the cast. It isn't the best movie I've ever seen, but it is really funny and entertaining.

A huge plus for me watching this was that I could watch it with a person who isn't into Asian stuff and he still enjoyed it and liked it a lot, so for me this is a funny cute movie that in the ends turns out romantic and anyone can watch.

It doesn't have stupid humour, it isn't overly dramatic, or overly romantic, so it's like for someone who is just looking for some laughs.

The cast was great, I loved Jang Keun Suk on his role, even though it wasn't the original Momo (he acted a lot cuter than MatsuJun, and took the pet stuff to a whole other level) and Kim Ha Neul portrayed really well a succesful woman.

The music was great, it well perfectly well with the scenes happening, and I'll definitely rewatch this, with some friends soon.

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Blind
11 people found this review helpful
Jan 10, 2012
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
A good movie. This phrase basically sums up the hole review.
Lately I have become interested in Yoo Seung Hoo and that was why I picked this movie. Did not expect too much, but it turned out pretty good.
Blind is a thriller, it's not scary but the thrill makes you watch it to the end. The story is catchy, and does not dissapoint you.The characters are well thought and the actors fulfill their job pretty good as well. I also liked the harmony between two main characters/actors. Another plus is probably the setting and the light.The dark aura of the movie somehow takes you into the plot but does not make you feel depressed. Shame that the music was not good enough to support the acting and the story. If the music would be better, I guess the movie would be more succesfull.
If you would like to watch it again? I guess not.
So why am I recommending it? Well If you are bored of cheesy love stories or blood covered thrillers, this your movie, to pass time.
Basically it is a good movie.

PS: I definitely admired the solutions the Koreans have found for disabled people...Two thumbs up...

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Death Note
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 10, 2012
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
I can't help but give this movie a rating of 10/10, because it most definitely deserves it!
Definitely being my favourite movie by far - Death Note has a plot like no other, it's so unique and different that you're hooked from the very beginning. The acting throughout the movie is spectacular and Yagami Light and L's characters are so accurate, it seems as if they have been plucked directly out of the manga and thrown onto the big screen.
Immediately after I had finished watching Death Note, I rushed into my sister's room and demanded that she watch it too. I will always recommend this, as I have not yet found anyone who doesn't like this movie.
With a twisting and shocking plot, filled with death gods and murder-solving, you won't be able to take your eyes off the screen!

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Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
13 people found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2012
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
An incredibly sad movie with a controversial story and great acting by Matsuda Shota, Yamada Takayuki and Yuta Kanai who also shows his singing skills. If you like stories of George Orwell you shall watch this movie because it can also be catagorized as dystopia. It is really interesting to see how people can change when they know that their life is soon to be over. You have to read between the lines to understand the deep thoughts and the criticism on the economy hidden in this story.
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