Robin Hood plays it safe
Kundo feels as if some film bro wanted to play around with some Western genre tropes and picked up the first script that would suit his purpose.It's a typical Robin Hood style narrative. The underdog protagonist and his tight crew give their all as they fight against the tyrannical overlord. Swords swing, arrows fly. And a female character is even allowed a few lines.
The result is a patchwork of horses, fields, and fight scenes. And by patchwork, I mean patchy. The entire thing is very roughly sewn together. Once every 20 minutes there's an awkwardly inserted Western trope, after which the film awkwardly limps until the next one.
That said, there's a couple of well choreographed fight scenes in here that helped lift the production value a little. And just to help me get past the halfway mark is Kang Don Won who plays a captivating villain, aided by the fact that he's quite hot. Thank you for your service.
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One Of The Best Korean Movie In This Year
"Murder Report" is a 2025 South Korean psychological film about a desperate journalist who receives a phone call from an unknown person claiming to be a serial killer and wants to interview him.The film is a kind of film (one room) that such films are characterized by a stable environment and relies on dialogue and flashbacks (characters' past) to create an emotional and enjoyable environment series) is
The film gets into another mold in the second half when the events and the stories of the characters are generally connected and the director takes us into a whirlwind of emotional events and stories that completely turn the story around and offer us a wonderful plot twist
After All , Murder Report is a very good and unique film that, in my opinion, was one of the best Korean films of the year and absolutely worth seeing and trying out
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Xiao Ma (played by Lay Zhang) is a skilled man with a hearing impairment who lives with his daughter, MuMu (Li Luo An). Despite his ability to fix almost anything, he struggles to maintain a stable job that accommodates his condition. Yet, he does everything within his power to raise his daughter with love and dignity. Their modest world may be small, but it is full. The sudden reappearance of MuMu’s mother, Xiao Jing, sets off a chain of events that alters MuMu’s fate.
I couldn’t feel any sympathy for Xiao Jing. She accuses Xiao Ma of being selfish, yet never once tries to listen to MuMu, rebuild a relationship with the daughter she abandoned years ago, or understand the deep bond between father and child.
Xiao Ma is a devoted father who fights to give MuMu a life filled with joy, stability, and respect. But the film goes beyond their story. With a creative narrative and well-crafted conflicts, MuMu invites us to reflect deeply on the realities faced by people with disabilities and the families who live on the margins of society, especially in terms of communication, inclusion, and emotional connection. It shows how lack of accessibility and understanding can isolate, but also how love can break through those barriers.
Lay Zhang delivers a powerful performance as Xiao Ma, portraying a complex character who transcends his disability and commands every scene with authenticity and grace. His portrayal is natural, heartfelt, and deeply moving. Yet it’s Li Luo An who steals the show as MuMu, a bright, empathetic child, wise beyond her years. The chemistry between them is the soul of the film.
MuMu is a magical, touching, and profoundly captivating film. Genuine love flows from the heart, and true communication doesn’t always need words.
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The film embraces every cliché of teen romance: the impulsive girl, the idealized boy, and the childhood friend who watches from the sidelines, quietly judging and not always approving of her choices. Xiao Xia throws herself into her crush with zero hesitation, which gives the movie its comedic charm, though it sometimes sacrifices deeper emotional development.
This isn’t a story trying to reinvent anything. Instead, it delivers a sweet, nostalgic look at young love, the kind that starts with a single glance and feels like the entire world. Some conflicts resolve quickly and stay on the surface, but the film’s simplicity is also part of its appeal.
In the end, I Am the Secret in Your Heart is a light, easy watch. It won’t surprise you, but it will give you a warm, playful trip back to those teenage years when falling in love was chaotic, dramatic, and wonderfully naive.
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Love that tingles in nostalgia and cozy feelings
Love Untangled instantly unlocked my high school era and threw me back into that chaos of crushes, puppy love, and reckless decisions powered by zero foresight but maximum emotion. It captures that age when humiliation feels like the end of the world, yet you still dive headfirst because the butterflies are louder than your survival instincts. The vibe is youthful, messy in a cute way, and honestly just comforting.I had a full ecosystem of butterflies flying laps in my stomach while watching this. The story stays light without being empty, and even without major complications, it still pulls out different emotions like it’s running its own little emotional variety show. It’s a simple premise executed with so much charm that you don’t even look for anything deeper. You just sit there, watch the kilig unfold, and feel your heart do that little giggle.
This is hands down a perfect ten for me. It’s warm, it’s sweet, it’s nostalgic, and it delivers exactly what it promises. If serotonin was a movie, it would look a lot like this.
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You have to guess what the characters are thinking because they're certainly not going to tell you
You know what this movie made me think of? The 2023 Korean Netflix movie, Ballerina. I did not like that movie. See... Ballerina and Tee Yai: Born to Be Bad suffer from the same problem - a lack of dialogue. They give you great actors, incredible cinematography, interesting action scenes, but very little dialogue. You spend most of the time trying to guess what the actors are doing, how they're doing it, and at times, why they are doing it.Apo - my dear lovely Apo - has very few lines, especially in the 1st half. I think we were at minute 40 something when he said something and I asked out loud -to an empty living room - 'wait, is this the 1st time he's spoken?' Then I remembered that no. It was likely the 3rd time (in 40+ MINUTES!) - the other two times were at the temple and in the train.
He spends his time looking (glaring) at people and shooting them. I mean, that's cool, but also, WHAT IS HE THINKING???
We know why Tee Yai became bad, but why does he STAY bad? He sees that his friendship with Rek is strained and fraying, so why does he keep pushing and dismissing his friend? He keeps robbing, but why and to what end? What does he do with the money? What does he gain from all of this?
Tee Yai's bestie, Rek. He's very different from Tee Yai. Yes, they rob together, but whilst Tee Yai is ready to kill at the drop of a hat, Rek holds back. Rek also doesn't seem to enjoy their robbery lifestyle and has new priorities once Dao comes into his life. Basically, you clearly see that the relationship btwn Rek & Tee Yai is strained and that something's gotta give.
But they, once again, do not take you through that thought process and the conflicting emotions. Decisions are made, and you sit there like 'oh, I guess that's the choice you made'. Things happen, and you simply have to accept that they did. You don't know how or why they happened, but they did, so just roll with it. Just go with it, babes. Don't ask any questions
All in all, the writing, the script, and maybe even the post-production are at fault for what this movie is. A lot was left unsaid - and as per the credits, a lot was cut-, and I think that was to the detriment of the plot. They give you interesting characters, but don't care to flesh them out enough for you to care or root for them. Perhaps it is, as one commenter said, that this movie would have been better were it a series, or even a miniseries, to help us understand and connect with these characters better
What I'd have given to know more about
👱🏼♀️Dao - A prostitute in love with an infamous wanted criminal? Life dealt her some very complicated cards. Plus, can you imagine if we got a glimpse into her thoughts about brothel sex work and the violence that surrounds it?
👮🏼♂️Jakkrarat - Is he righteous or corrupt? Maybe he's morally grey? Or perhaps he's an overworked cop experiencing unnecessary pressure from his superior, and that's what turns him bad?
👨🏼Kid (Khit?) - He was a rich kid who shot his a-hole of a dad n went to join a wanted criminal's gang for (seemingly?) sh*ts and giggles. I want to know what pushed him to do that
Sigh... So many questions, so few answers.
Random side note: The number of times I said 'This man is so fine, Jesus' every time Apo came on screen.... That man is so goddamn fine. Christ! That long hair with a goatee is definitely a look that I'd like to see replicated in future movies/series👌🏾
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Found family trope done well
I quite enjoyed this movie, between the found family dynamics and the well executed visuals of ice sculpting, it was a nice watch.The show starts off in a juvenile detention centre where one of the instructors Chom, is dissatisfied with her job and wishes to go visit her father in Japan, the person she looks up to most. But the way to get there is through an ice sculpting competition for which she recruits four boys in the centre - Jab, Toom, Win and Jo - who along with another instructor, Boy, all try to gain a scholarship and fund to travel to Sapporo and participate in the competition.
Through the movie we get to see the group grow closer, and move forward from their pasts while training for and participating in the competition. It's got all the tropes you would expect of a found family story, and perhaps that's why it didn't make as much of an impact on me as I had hoped it would.
But I really enjoyed the bond between the six of them, it was light hearted yet deep, and despite stemming from a place of enmity or spite or selfishness, it grew into something incredibly beautiful.
It was a nice movie overall, a good one time watch.
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Well-deserved Golden Rooster winner
I can't think of another movie that deserves to win the Golden Rooster this year aside from Her Story (released in 2024). It is charming, heart-warming, and timely with its progressive themes. The dialogues are smart but not pretentious. Made me laugh many times and in one special moment, thanks to Zhong Chuxi and Song Jia who deserved all the trophies in the world, made me teary eyed. I will be looking forward to more movies from Shao Yihui. I hope she makes more movies about women and their life experiences.Was this review helpful to you?
Spectacular Performances That Hit You Straight in the Heart
I truly need to thank the casting director and GDH for trusting these rookie actors — Engfa, Jeff, and Keng — with such heavy roles. Their acting is spectacular, and I was genuinely impressed by how fully they embodied their characters.The movie hits hard with its portrayal of how greed can destroy people, regardless of age. It’s heartbreaking to watch a family fall apart over inheritance and wills, but it’s also painfully real. The film captures this reality and its consequences so well, and I honestly think it’s a fantastic representation of what happens in so many families.
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Days of Being Wild Contains Multitudes
Does life matter? If so, how should life matter? Should life be treated seriously, or as a carefree joke? If yes to the latter, how will you treat it as a joke? Will you treat your own life as a joke, or others' as well? If life is a joke, do your actions and repercussions of said actions matter? If not, then does anything matter? Do the people around you matter? Is life simply a train that goes from station to station?This movie hit me hard from multiple perspectives. Firstly, Wong Kar Wai never ceases to astound me with his ability to pick actors that fit their roles so well. Leslie Chung, Andy Lau, Maggie Chung, and Carina Lau all make up a star-studded cast, all of which have vastly improved their acting skills since their last outings. Secondly, WKW is a master storyteller, as each of his films either center around one major lesson or several interconnected lessons, with Days of Being Wild belonging in the latter category. Lastly, the cinematography of WKW's films is always mesmerizing. Christopher Doyle's first outing with WKW leaves a lasting impression. The dark emerald-green hue adds a dreamy filter to the film's dark color palette. The music, as ever in WKW movies, is a mix between east/west, casting an extra layer of sophistication to the film's setting.
Yuddy (Leslie Chung) is a carefree toyboy who is a troubled narcissist. Yuddy has a bit of a troubled past, as he was an 'unwanted' child, his real mother leaving him to his stepmom, Poon Tik Wa (Rebecca Pan). Yuddy uses this unfortunate fact about his mother to extrapolate his dislike for other women. If his mom didn't want him, then other women should not have the "privilege" of having him either. This leads to Yuddy manipulating both Li Zhen (Maggie Chung) and Mimi (Carina Lau) into believing that he has feelings for them, when really the only thing he wants from them is sex. When he finally "captures" his prey, he discards them like a bucket of meat. The contrast is quite jarring, as Yuddy is full of suavity and wittiness when seducing women, but as soon as he gets what he wants, he pretends like he doesn't even know them. Yuddy does not care how his actions affect others; Yuddy believes that he is the main protagonist of his own story, and all other people around him are simply side-characters—a means to an end.
Tide (Andy Lau), on the other hand, is in a way a foil to Yuddy's character. We don't know much about Tide other than that he grew up poor and had aspirations to be a sailor but had to put those plans to the side due to his ailing mother. Tide becomes a cop to pay the bills in the meantime. Tide gets assigned as 'night-time' patrol at the apartment Yuddy lives in. Tide develops a friendly relationship with Li Zhen as he becomes her confidant, as she is still reeling from Yuddy's emotional manipulation. With their interactions, we also learn about Tide's ability to empathize (another contract from Yuddy.) While Yuddy pretends to have these qualities by reciting vapid poetry and metaphors, Tide demonstrates an excellent capacity for listening and observation. As an example of this, Tide provides riveting commentary to Li Zhen when she compares the life of her cousin, who married a rich man, to herself, who is simply a ticket concession stand worker at a stadium who got stood up by Yuddy. Tide has an incredible response to this, and is one of my favorite lines from any movie:
"Not everyone can be that lucky; don't compare yourself with other people. I didn't feel poor until I started school. All the other guys got new uniforms every year, but I had to wear the same one every year. That's when I realized I was poor."
This is the turning point for Li Zhen, as she realizes she needs to move on. Tide promises that if she ever needs someone to talk to, she can talk to him by calling the phone right by where he patrols every evening. She appreciates this gesture, but realizes the lesson Tide taught her, and never calls back.
All in all, things end tragically for Yuddy, as he eventually finds his real mother, but she doesn't want him. He also ends up getting killed at the end due to him shafting a criminal gang who specializes in forged passports. He almost gets Tide killed because he lumps him in along with the action, once again, showing he has no regard for how actions affect other people.
Ultimately, the movie ends up with everyone moving on with their lives. Li Zhen never calls back Tide (except at the very end, but he has already moved on), Tide goes on to become a sailor, Mimi gets over her breakup with Yuddy, Poon Tik Wa marries her American suitor and lives a happy life. Yuddy, on the other hand, becomes a forgotten character—just an empty space in history.
A powerful movie that teaches us all that (1) if you treat life like a joke, life will treat you back like a joke; (2) your actions affect others whether you like it or not, and how you treat others ultimately will cement your legacy in others' mind, if they even remember you at all; and (3) you are not the protagonist of an 'overarching' story in life. Everybody has their own life to live; nobody is a protagonist, and nobody is a side-character. The world will simply move on with or without you. The world has no protagonists; it is simply a medium in which we live our lives. The world doesn't owe you anything and you don't owe it anything back. What you decide to do with the incredible opportunity called "life" is up to you; but, whatever you do, you will face the consequences of your actions one way or another.
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Good story, poor execution
A story about the relationship between Takashi and Azusa, and how they navigate the complicated predicament brought upon Azusa. A heartbreaking plot, but beautiful cinematography. Halfway through the movie, I was looking for more. Not answers, but simply a hook, a crutch to support where the story is going. It was slow yet fast-paced at the same time, which added to my frustration of wanting something to grasp upon. Luckily, I stuck through it until the final quarter of the movie, where the crutch I was looking for appeared. The final scenes left me shocked, hurt, cursing, yearning, yet amazed at how the story all led to those final moments in the movie.I am unsure how closely the story was depicted from the novel, but I would assume it had a similar ending. I would say I am not a fan of the ending, hence the overall score of 7.5. Although the ending gave answers, it still left with an open ending, one that needed one or two more answers for it not to leave a sour taste in the audience's mouth. By the end, the frustration lingered longer than I wanted, but I think it's just me who thought I'd finally have the happy ending I was looking for from Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight.
Overall, the actors did well, especially towards the end, and the plot of the story is great, although I wouldn't mind it being longer just to get a few more answers. Also, there were prolonged scenes that could've been cut by a few seconds so that the emotions wouldn't get washed away while the scene is still happening.
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The characters I loved. The FL diverting the killer's attention away from his other victim. The mother wanting to find her daughter. The brother desperate to find his sister.
But this also shows how the police dismissed those with disabilities as he struggled to communicate.
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Plot is actually decent
The ratings really don’t do this movie justice because the plot is actually decent and quite original. Then again, only a handful of people have rated it so far.I genuinely enjoyed this movie. It’s a great way to pass the time when you’re not doing anything and just want to chill—yes, I know, I chill by watching thriller/horror films! That’s just me. I can even binge-watch true crime documentaries all day without getting tired.
What I liked most is that the cast is small, so it’s easy to follow the story. The plot twist also isn’t predictable, which made it more engaging. I love how they mixed supernatural elements with a full-on crazy psychopath. The ending, however, is a cliffhanger. Is there a part 2? I don’t get why some movies or series end like this. Maybe it’s meant to excite viewers, but I wasn’t happy at all—it actually made me worry about what will happen to that nurse.
Production-wise, it’s clearly a limited-budget film, which you can see in the small cast and the few locations (basically two houses and one rooftop). But despite that, the acting was impressive. Both actors delivered excellent performances, and Candy Pangilinan was great as well.
Overall, I highly recommend this movie.
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A good horror movie
The plot was actually a bit funny, but was really engaging. i really loved the fact that the ghost was really social friendly. wished i had a ghost to disrupt my exams like that. even kudos to the coach for his acting at the court (if you watched it you know what i mean). i would reccomend to watch this if you have some humor and can watch gruesome stuff. i also realised this busbasa or whatever she is really like eyes. oh I was really surprised how strong Jin was, she would really dare kill someone but only if needed. Guys be like Jin if a creep follows you.[spoiler]
I really wished it was Jin who died and came to take revenge cause wtf this means, she bullied them while she was living and then even after she died, thats like really unfair she died by mistake and really unfair for those three who died and even Jin. I would've given this a 10 if it happened that way. I know Bussaba is a pityful character and I would have taken her side at the day she died if those four killed her even after she begged she'd stop everything but that girl bought it upon herself.
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