A lighthearted approach to a sport flick.
Unlike other sports films that lean heavily into dramatic, tear-jerking moments, this film takes a more fun and humorous approach as it follows Kim Woo Jin, a volleyball coach who has never won a single match in his career, guiding a team of underdog and substitute players who are dealing with their own struggles both on and off the court in pursuit of that one victory.While the film may not offer groundbreaking storytelling, and the overall plot pretty much follows a predictable sports movie formula, it still manages to entertain with solid acting from Song Kang-ho and Park Jeong-min, plus its great camerawork, and high production values.
As the first Korean film that centers on women’s volleyball, this film, like many Korean sports flick, is visually impressive, particularly during the game scenes. The fast-paced action and athleticism of the players are captured in stunning detail, making the volleyball matches exciting to watch. Featuring Korea’s volleyball stars, the matches in the film bring an extra layer of realism. Although the title itself gives away the ending, the tension and emotional highs of the sports scenes manage to keep audiences on edge until the end.
One main issue of this film is its weak character development. And while the film does a decent job of setting up the motivations of the characters, the supporting cast is not given much backstory and conflict punch, resulting in less emotional depth. If they had explored the theme of teamwork a bit more, it could've turned this film into a great one.
In conclusion, "One Win" may not win any awards for originality, but it's a fun story with great production values that make it a worthwhile addition to the sports drama genre. While it may not leave a lasting impact, this film still manages to deliver a satisfying conclusion that will leave audiences feeling uplifted.
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“Thank you for everything.”
what starts as an action-fueled zombie flick quickly turns into one of the most tearjerking and depressing movies i’ve seen as we enter the second half and characters begin to drop like flies. this movie decides to focus on the preexisting stories of the living rather than the origins of the dead and by introducing these characters to us at the end of their lives we can somehow understand them as if we’ve known them for the years leading up to this train ride. the tense scenes are top-notch and every single death made me bawl my eyes out. i cry for a solid five minutes after the final death scene every time i watch this.Was this review helpful to you?
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“I’m not lonely anymore.”
i loved a lot about this movie, especially the sound design and the coloring in the different shots that overall added to the atmosphere. the cat and mouse between our trio and han was great and the suspense was done perfectly in a way that made you terrified for what would happen next, hoping that the boys manage to get to thailand like they said they would. unfortunately, their dream is ruined by han as he hunts them down relentlessly and even kills jang-ho (and presumably kihoon, although his death is off screen and implied), leaving joon-seok alone and traumatized by the events that happened before he managed to escape. the cliffhanger ending which leaves room for viewer interpretation as to if he gets his revenge or not was nicely done as well. the main thing holding this movie back was the ridiculous runtime, clocking in at over two hours and telling a story that could’ve easily been told in ninety minutes. other than the big of a drag it can be, this was really fun even on a rewatch.Was this review helpful to you?
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“This is all just so unfair.”
kang haneul never disappoints as he brings woo-sung, an average salaryman who finds himself down on his luck after buying an expensive apartment in seoul, to life in what is one of the most stressful movies i’ve ever seen. there are dozens of twists and turns that leave you unable to trust anybody we see on screen, even the main character himself, and that make you feel as if you’re losing your mind alongside him. while i did enjoy this i think i would like it more if it were even ten minutes shorter because it started dragging a bit, but it was still a fun watch.Was this review helpful to you?
“Dad, today I made a plan.”
what begins as a dark comedy about a family of con artists infiltrating the home of a family too rich for their own good quickly becomes one of the most engaging and shocking films i’ve ever seen (and even though i haven’t seen many, that still speaks volumes). easily one of the best as well. i’m definitely not smart enough to write hundreds of words like i usually can explaining why exactly this movie works (so if you're looking for a proper review and not just my notes, check out any other one on here), as it’s a feeling far more visceral and personal that i can’t properly put into words, but it’s something i’m sure everyone who’s watched this film can relate to. the feeling of sighing at your computer screen once the film ends, sighing minutes and hours later as you recall what you’ve just watched, knowing that it’s changed you in some form that you can’t exactly give a name. truly just a wonderful film.Was this review helpful to you?
“You have to win at your life.”
a perfect blend of heartwarming and action-packed moments that keeps you at the edge of your seat as jeong-do becomes more familiar with being a marital arts officer and we follow his journey in catching those who refuse to atone. the first half was filled with lots of fun and more lighthearted moments before the turning point in the middle of the film, leading into the tense second half where all the characters we’ve met so far work together to take down the most disgusting character i’ve seen in media in a while. bonus points for the satisfying ending. team chicken dinner on top.Was this review helpful to you?
saw Jisoo on poster
We booked their early screening because we saw Jisoo on the poster. Have no idea it's a game-like story, they get gold coins for survival. I think this will be entertaining for those who like this game-like movie where they have to clear scenarios like some sort of level in game.(?) Though I only get excited with Jisoo's scene which appears almost towards the end, I'd still say the best part of this movie is the cast. (We actually wanted to leave after an hour because Jisoo still hasn't shown up lol)I don't click with the main storyline that much but my other favorite character is the bad guy with white hair. I kind of want to be on his side.
Monsters cgi looked bad bad like that early 1990s movie. The background on Jisoo scenes look like they sloppily pasted her on that scene with AHS, Nana, Soobin. Idk she could run fast like superman lol. Jisoo character is scary rude and cold when she talks to AHS. Her motto is to survive or die, like I'd cry if if she say that to my face. I was told after that she's rude and bratty also funny in the book. The part where she wipes her tears of guilt while looking away from AHS got me chills.
There's no scene with LMH, but I remember they say they're like a team when I saw the news last year. I want to see Jisoo with Soobin after Soobin admitted that she's scary but there's no more, Jisoo only has 5 scenes and 4 are with AHS. The classroom scene is too short and was also told they cut one scenario that should show Jisoo with her god of sword stuff. So that's too bad they ditched cool stuff. Her last scene looks majestic but the moster has bad cgi too.
AHS and LMH did their part well I guess idk the book. I don't sense anything awkward from the cast acting. Nana character has cool fighting scene but her story per se isn't that interesting on screen or maybe because she doesn't talk much but still another interesting part of the movie. Soobin is too cutesy and kind, the boy is super cute and childish, the military guy was just..there, but good acting.
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Waste of time
Waste of time, money and an awesome cast. This is the worst adaptation I've ever seen in my life. Feels like the cheapest, most stupid and laziest version of the story. This had so much potential! I just hate this. As a fan, if you only included a couple real fans in the decision-making process, this could've been so much better. This made me feel pure disappointment and resentment towards the director and the responsables of this mess.Was this review helpful to you?
none of this will have spoilers unless you haven't watched the drama version
OK. Where to start...?I first want to discuss the pacing of the drama.
I had known about the 8 episode drama since it first came out, but I only just realised the film existed which is necessary to watch to understand everything. Just as a FYI, I did watch the film today pretty much immediately finishing the drama. One thing I noticed about the drama is how off course it sometimes got at times, and as I was about to start episode 8, all I could think about is why the siblings didn't talk to each other about their father, and I honestly still don't understand. Anyways, as I was watching thinking about how off course the drama went, I still understood that it was more about building the bigger picture and wanting everything to fall into place, and as far as I know, it is based off of a manga, so book-to-screen adaptations can be tough (which the drama does discuss funnily enough).
So, by the time I started the film, I was confused about why everything felt so rushed. Everything they had spent time building upon and expanding (from characters to plot) felt wasted in the film if I'm being completely honest.
Now onto the baddie...as happy as I was to see Nino in this role, I was so disappointed by the end of his film with how little he was developed. We spend 8 episodes of a drama and then a 2-hour film only for him to fall so flat as a character.
I do wonder why they chose to finish it off with a film (maybe so it's more dramatic?), but I think they could've just created a second season and sort out the pacing.
Regardless, I still enjoyed watching it and have already found a playlist on Spotify to stream the songs!!
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I wanted to love this movie SO BAD
We are introduced to our protagonist, the ‘breadwinner’ Bambi, who is living her entire life - working one job after another, in Taiwan, with the hopes of building a house for and supporting her family back in Philippines. Once she’s convinced that her new home is almost complete, she decides to go back home and surprise her family… clueless to the shock that awaits her instead.I do think the heart of this story was in the right place, but boy oh biboy! the execution was so bad that even though I am interested in the premise of the plot, I can’t bring myself to recommend it to other people. The movie sadly suffers with the very basic requirements of storytelling. The structure, continuity, character motives, character developments and tonality is all over the place.
The movie feels half an hour too long where they waste time with choatic “funny” sidelines where jokes don’t land, and having the same arguments again and again when just a scene ago it seemed like they’ve already talked through it. The climatic breakdown scene could have been impactful but it feels tiring instead to see the siblings have the very same arguments again, and then magically resolve everything in the most cop-out fashion with no actual takeaways. The ending doesn’t bring anything to the narrative, because none of the siblings changed because they grew as people but rather because life happened to them and so they changed their ways to wrap up the film (you'll understand if you watch it).
I wish a better film with a tighter script is made on this story, so I can then recommend it unhesitatingly.
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Extremely boring
I started watching A Rose and a Tulip because it sounded interesting, but I was disappointed almost straight away. The storyline didn’t grab my attention at all. It felt slow and confusing, and nothing exciting really happened. I kept waiting for it to get better, but it just didn’t.The acting wasn’t strong enough to make up for the boring plot. None of the characters stood out, and their emotions didn’t feel real to be honest. I tried to like it, but it felt like there was no real energy in the scenes.
I tried to give the drama a proper chance to see if it would improve. But I honestly got so bored, I had to switch to something else. It just wasn’t enjoyable to watch.
Overall, I would give it a 2.5 out of 10
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what did i watch?
i mean reading the sypnosis i had an idea, but ngl this felt so weird, girls and guys reversed? ok, a guy is the one who get period? ok, and he is the one who get pregnant? ok but it feels off probably because it doesnt help that the girl was manipulating him (at least 2 times in those 9 mins movie) into not wearing condom and if he refuses to sleep with her then she says he doesnt love her, like "you dont love me" etc so he give up ,which feels like a red flag to me, its disturbing that his gf keep pressuring him into things he doesnt want to do and he was crying scared that he got pregnant ,a very weird short movieWas this review helpful to you?
That's why Japanese and Chinese adaptations are way superior
As fan of the original work, I can't express my disappointment in words. Don't know why, I had a bit of hope with this one, but they totally messed this up. The ones who didn't read the novel may have enjoyed it though, but as an adaptation it is horrendous. And what the fish is this CGI? Feels like filmed on iphone 7 edited on capcut!I don't have any complain with the cast, most of them did a good job. Everyone on twitter was on Jisoo's ass, but she did very decent job. Did great for the chunk of screen time she got.
Hyo-seop also done good, though lee min-ho could have dine better. The most fu*ked up thing is the plot. But its totally on the director and screenwriter. Seems like they only cared about big name actors and haven't even read the novel.
I don't want to watch any future part of this s###
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The Red Envelope – Hilarious, Heartfelt & A Ghostly Gay Wedding to Remember!
Just finished The Red Envelope and I had an absolute blast! 😂💀 Over 2 hours of nonstop laughter, chaotic moments, and surprisingly emotional scenes — I loved every minute.Yes, this Thai version is 99% similar to the original Taiwanese film Marry My Dead Body, but let me be honest — it’s funnier. The comedic timing was on point, the jokes hit harder, and I laughed so much my face hurt!
Seeing Billkin and Kris together again was such a treat. I missed them so much since I Told Sunset About You and I Promised You the Moon. Their chemistry here is completely different, but just as entertaining. Kris is stunning — seriously, the camera loves him 😍 — and both actors absolutely nailed their roles with charm and humor.
💥 My favorite scene? 100% the dinner table scene where Meen unlocks Titi’s phone and that gay porn sound starts blasting. His fake “spicy food” acting to cover it up had me crying with laughter. Comedy gold! 🔥🍽️📱
💒 What I really loved about the Thai version was that we got both a traditional ghost wedding and a Western-style wedding ceremony. It was such a beautiful and meaningful touch — and honestly, Billkin and Kris deserve this. They gave us everything and more. 🥰👬💍
Whether you watch the Thai or the original Taiwanese version, I highly recommend either — or both! They each bring something unique. But if you're in the mood for pure fun and laugh-out-loud moments, this Thai remake absolutely delivers. 🎉🇹🇭👨❤️👨
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