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Wow. There wasn't even an animal to lose and I feel so down after finishing this movie.What they wrote for Mao Shiba was wholly unexpected and so sad!
I started off just thinking, "Aw, look at baby Yang Yang with his floppy hair and comically large glasses," and being happy at his sweet relationship, and then Chubby's storyline happened and I felt a sense of foreboding.
I knew that he wasn't going to get a happy ending, but I wasn't sure which half of his couple was going to get that outcome (because obviously the phone thief gang was going to ruin things with a knife).
Story-wise, the writers made the right choice, but for goodness' sake. My heart.
(Okay, also, that quick phone call that happened during the credits about Chen Mo's upcoming wedding between Chubby and...was that Mao Shiba?!)
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it’s only porn if you think it is
When I first watched Double Exposure, there were no subtitles, so without any context, I could only appreciate its visuals. At first glance, those visuals appeared highly erotic—almost pornographic.When I finally watched it again with subtitles, the film became something entirely different. The dialogue, though seemingly simple and understated, added remarkable depth and dimension to the story. It transformed what initially felt like a purely visual experience into an exploration of intimacy, vulnerability, and human connection.
I also found myself wondering how a Korean production company had the courage to make such a daring film. Had it been produced in parts of Europe, it might have been viewed less as something controversial and more as an artistic or educational exploration of sexuality. Cultural context inevitably shapes how audiences perceive a film like this.
I admired the actors for pushing beyond conventional boundaries, knowing they risked criticism or even being marginalized within their own industry. Learning that this was their first acting role made their performances even more impressive. They played their characters with complete conviction. Their chemistry felt natural and unforced, as though the attraction between them genuinely existed. Their body language and facial expressions conveyed everything that words could not.
The film’s nudity, including its full-frontal scenes, never struck me as gratuitous. It felt honest and matter-of-fact—more akin to the casual nudity one encounters in a Korean spa, where there is no malice or voyeurism attached to the human body. It was simply presented as part of the characters’ reality.
If I had one criticism, it would be the editing. While I appreciate the deliberate pacing and lingering shots, a few sequences became confusing, and tighter editing could have made the narrative flow more cohesively.
The NC-17 scenes were executed with remarkable restraint and authenticity. They never felt forced or inserted merely for shock value. The kiss, in particular, was beautifully performed—so genuine that it became easy to forget these were actors simply fulfilling a role.
There will undoubtedly be those who dismiss the film because of its explicit content. But I can’t help wondering: if the same story were told between a man and a woman, would it be judged differently?
For me, Double Exposure is ultimately a work of art. Art, when created without malice or exploitation, is an expression of humanity. This film may challenge its audience, but beneath its explicit imagery lies a sincere exploration of intimacy, vulnerability, and the courage to tell an unconventional story.
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Great story but to me, poorly filmed
The plot is beautiful and deepbut the filming... I could not take it. THE POINT OF THIS MOVIE IS TO CELEBRATE LIFE and all the connections of the Whole
yet the movie is so.... damp gloomy lifeless.
***The message of the movie is so warm and positive and light, and does not match the TONE of the movie, how it was filmed. *** So .... desolate, slow, and ... somehow... remote... Too soapy melodrama and somehow so ... flat dead.... slow sad.... lifeless...
And the music... ah so over the top and distracting.
So we NEVER get that feeling that the postman actually GOT the message deeply inside him and FELT IT DEEPLY
We see him riding around with his cat - that's the only thing the writer could think about????
So I just read the plot and fast forwarded through the movie.
Filmed properly, this would be a masterpiece.
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i guess this is a good watch for beginners ...
storyline was a bit confusing for me... i feel like there are parts that are important in the movie, but are not explained well, or the explanation was lacking. nevertheless, i really enjoyed the creative camera angles. i feel like it was able to give feelings of uneasiness and it somehow feels like u r in the scene. i dont think i have seen some of the camera angles in other horror movies, so it was very refreshing and interesting...and since this is a horror movie, i liked the timing of the jumpscares. they were not overdone nor it was underwhelming (..at least for me since i dont really like watching hardcore horror movies 😆). if u want a relatively easy watch horror film, then i guess u will like this one. some scenes were predictable, some were not but they knew how to build tension in those scenes. overall, it was good but hoped that it was longer...
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Even more fun than #1. More sophisticated humor and plot, better acting
Lmao even better than #1 lmao The comedy is hilarious and the plot is super fun. #2 is more sophisticated humor and plot, and better acting. It is very well done.Wow his wife
and wow the cat bait taking down 2 NIS guys who cant figure out what she is doing to them - and falling for the same trick over and over and over again..... once, twice, thrice... even saving her life bc he still likes her :( wow was that dumb....
The fun part of this drama is that it actually shows the flaws of what we think should be so flawless, like NIS
The Chief and the young one are shown as selfish and gullible, the Chief is shown as ... well... not very smart
Also, the drama is an advertisement for NIS, since Agent Jun is so skilled
Agent Jun actor in this drama acts a lot more convincing than in #1, I guess he is sold out on the idea that he should be filming this. In #1 he was kinda pretending and acting as if he had to lmao I guess after making money with the #1, he got convinced he should be serious about acting well in #2. It really worked. He is a very great talented actor. He must be quite a sly fox in real life, he seems super crafty and experienced in wheeling and dealing - and acting :)
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A-yi had been searching for the Great Sage to help her to ascend to Heaven to report the crimes of the Eastern Dragon who killed her parents. And by some mysterious reasons, A-yi's blood had power to break the seal on the Great Sage to kept him confined in Wuzhi mountain for 400 years. Yet, considering the Great Sage's temperament... why would he so easily agree to help A-yi? His grudge is still so deep and Wukong still harbour the attention to retaliate against the Heavens while not caring how his actions may reflect towards his fellow monkey retainers as well as demon friends.
It's a nice journey as we get to see how Wukong gradually start to warm out to A-yi's presence beside him and how A-yi start to slowly calm the wild fire inside him and telling him not to kill recklessly. And it was interesting to see how the relationship between Wukong and A-yi would lead towards the future where the Great Sage would meet with Monk Tang Sanzang. I especially love the plot twist near the end after everything regarding A-yi's matter with the Long Dragon was resolved.
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And that, is the crux of the comedic element in this movie. It's quiet subtle to be honest, and you'll only realize it near the end... but for some reason Li Hongqi always did end up getting involved in a case while on holiday, isn't it? It's kinda hilarious when you think about it. The first movie had Hongqi get caught with a case that involved his future in-law's family and the second, which was set prior to the first movie, had Hongqi get involved in case during one of his blind dates. And this time, he gotten involved in a kidnapping and human trafficking case while on a visit to his mother-in-law and planning his belated wedding ceremony. When you think about it, Hongqi really could never catch any break, could he?
The movie started with Hongqi getting a call from Taozi's birth mother after finding out about their marriage and the mom insisting for them to have a proper wedding ceremony. That led to Hongqi meeting with Xinxin on the plane. The case started after Xinxin had gone missing after Hongqi left her to tend to his matters and because of that he felt compelled to recover the girl and get her back safely.
This is really an enjoyable movie as Li Hongqi juggled between planning for his wedding and trying to search for Xinxin while trying to get along with the local police who had a different approach on how they do their jobs compared to him. Since Xie Miao is such a proficient martial arts actor, we got to see quite a lot of action in this movie as Hongqi continued to investigate deeper into the case. Even then, the plot didn't always get too serious at any point as Hongqi also gets some help investigating via unconventional means from his mother-in-law.
I had fun watching this movie and enjoyed all the action and comedic element packed into this movie. While I wished that they could have had the original actress for Taozi to return for a cameo near the end, this is still more or less an enjoyable trip. It made me hope to see more of Li Hongqi's many other misadventures in future movie. Cos who wouldn't want to see more of the story of an earnest cop who kept getting involved with a case every time they were on a holiday? You can bet for sure that I'll be one who wouldn't mind seeing more of this.
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Disturbingly Good
No words. This was an amazing watch, and I have no idea why I kept putting it off. It was thrilling, gripping, and genuinely scary. The actors, writers, directors, and cinematography were all outstanding.At first, I thought, “Was that it?” Then I was hit with another twist. “Okay, it should be over by now.” Nope. There was still an hour left to torture my emotions. Highly recommend this to everyone.
Bonus: Lee Do Hyun in a man bun and hot tattoos.
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Very Enjoyable
This movie is remarkable for its success at mixing genuine creepy horror and a romantic arc together with some hilarious comedy. It feels rushed as it checks off all the steps from cold relationship to romantic entanglement in a little less than two hours. But that's because I guessing most viewers, like me, are used to seeing all these steps detailed in 12 to 16 hour long episodes, so yes it is rushed. This story as we've seen elsewhere can be told over a much longer span and it works.Master's Sun mixed some supernatural scary spooks into its story but what's remarkable here is that the spooks and how there're shown are really creepy, and then suddenly some funny switch will kick in and the scene jumps to comedy. Odd, but it works.
Stay tuned to the final credits because there's an amusing attempt by the male lead's sidekick to pick up a ghost, who ignores him walking, or drifting away.
The rules as to who can see ghosts when are loose. But the story points move fast so there's no time to dwell on this issue.
Possible spoilers.....
I only watched the one time so I may have misunderstood a scene in which the two leads get together, i.e. sleep together, in the tent she keeps in her living room. In the morning the male lead's girl friend somehow shows up from France, knows where they are, and gains entry to her house to unzip the tent catching them inside together. Then the three are shown talking in his (?) house, and after some discussion the female lead leaves his house. I am confused how that transition took place from in the tent in her house to some other house.
I liked how the story leaves unresolved the fact the female lead is being aggressively haunted by her dead former best friend. At the end the ghost is still haunting and apparently isn't going anywhere.
A final note. I almost missed this but note in the scene in which the female lead is seeing off her new boyfriend from the front gate in the morning. As she turns to re-enter the gate, look towards the top left of the screen and you'll see a ghost, the ghost standing on the balcony.
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The makers took the execution too lightly.
Rape is one of the worst forms of violence, but even sexual harassment can leave someone deeply traumatized. It can shatter a person's trust in the world and in themselves. They may still be alive, but they often feel emotionally empty, as if a part of their soul has been taken away.That's why I'm disappointed that the female lead isn't killing the school bullies who were the main culprits behind all of this. From my perspective, they deserve to face the consequences of what they did, and it feels unsatisfying that they haven't.
Everyone who played a role in what happened to her sister and ultimately led her to that horrific fate should have been killed, in my opinion. Instead, she's letting them go, and that's a huge disappointment for me.
Even the revenge and action scenes don't feel impactful or satisfying. I expected much stronger consequences for the people responsible.
This drama shouldn't be called "No Mercy " it should be called "Mercy". She keeps letting the people who deserve punishment go, which completely defeats the title. That was a huge disappointment for me.
It felt unrealistic how she reached someone so powerful with such low-level, unconvincing action. Instead of earning her way to the top through her own abilities, it seemed like the story simply cleared a path for her. It felt as if the route was created for the female lead rather than her fighting her way through it herself. i'm not impressed with action also.
All of these issues made the story feel much weaker. There was almost no sense of tension or thrilling , and the revenge lacked the intensity I was expecting. As a result, the drama never felt truly thrilling or emotionally gripping.
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Entertaining movie/good enough to watch
I’ve become someone who pays attention to a lot of small details in movies which has made me dislike a lot of movies I watch but I don’t want to judge it based on that. The movie is entertaining and if you’re someone who enjoys Korean comedy it’ll give you exactly what you’re looking for.In my opinion it was a bit stupid at times, there were a lot of unnecessary cuts in the movie (the one i remember the most is when they were performing a surgery in the van and the shot was on the new husband and there was like a random cut in the middle of his monologue) also a lot of things made zero sense like how they suddenly found a rope to resuce ma dojun and how they had a parachute out of nowhere to rescue the daughter. i’m assuming this movie relied a lot on absurdism and satire comedy but then it also had stupid jokes that were corny so i guess i wouldn’t really call it a comedy (up to my standards) i laughed maybe like max. 2/3 times during the movie, the rest was pretty corny.
it wasn’t the type of movie that had me hooked or made me sooo excited to find out what happens next but it was good for my boredom i guess?
also i have no idea what happened with the police, they made it such a big deal about them coming to resuce everyone after 3 hours and then they don’t even show up in the end but it just ends with the sound effect of police which also makes zero sense cause they were in the middle of the sea so how could they have heard it from there 😭 maybe i’m just nitpicking right now but like i said, small details are something i pick up on usually.
but i’m actually excited for the gangsters wife! the ending was super cool with her walking in like a badass..so i’m assuming there will be a part2 of the movie. i’m not sure if i’ll be watching but maybe if my boredom gets the best of me i’ll make sure to tune in.
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A deafening realization of love
What I deduce from Nagase from both the series and prequel is that he is in a constant state of denial. The things that he want to achieve in life seem to contradict with his inner self and feelings, consequently hurting the person that has committed himself to this relationships and the ex-wife, who seems to cherish him in her own way. These rash decisions coupled with his indecisive personalities when it comes to love led to the unfortunate divorce that affected both his child and everyone involved. Had he been true to himself and his genuine loved ones, the misfortunate that he has to grapple with would not have occurred. However, a movie like this intentionally depicts such mistakes with so much realism that deeply touched the viewers. Nagase, albeit irrevocable mistakes, tries to reify his life through ultimately deciding to stay true to himself. That realization steers him away from shirking responsibilities and owning up to his selfishness in the court, compensating his endeared daughter to his wife consensually. This mutual decision was what makes the story truly meaningful and how each of the one involved gets their fair share of love, free will and responsibilities.--> Conclusion: This is a slow-burn and realistic depiction of a gay couple, who is crippled down by societal pressures and prejudices that treat LGBT+ individuals and relationships as jokes and taboos. Despite these hardships, the final call in life is unsatiable romantic desires between people and people regardless of their gender and past mistakes.
--> Note: Sometimes, the acting execution seems to be quite lacking in some areas, especially in terms of the emotions that actors need to convey through the scenes (coming off as awkward occasionally).
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Cute but a bit too silly
Genuinely started crying at the very last after the bloopers oh my god they’re married in their next life which is what I said half way through the film btw!! not a bad movie by any means but I do think the og took its self more seriously while still managing to be funny, not a bad thing that this one was silly but im result there was some substance missing yk, like for example whil Menn/Han Ming’s homophobia was something broken down throughout the movie here it was something that just resolved it self at the endWas this review helpful to you?
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yes go see a doctor
What I LikeHira doesn’t idolize Kiyoi as much as in the show which is so refreshing (still a fan but not borderline stalker) and he finally gains some confidence in himself. Kiyoi finally doesn’t kick or be mentally abuse towards Hira which I enjoyed.
What I Hated (a little nitpicky sorry)
They’re still fighting over the same things again (this is like the 3rd time now) and again there’s no true resolution.
Don’t get me wrong I like Anna but we lose focus on the main characters to focus on her relationship and her fan boy. These plot points feel like filler and to have a super climactic big moment and they just feel out of place.
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2Pat and Angie have lived together in the apartment they bought for 30 years. To quote Forrest Gump they go together like peas and carrots. Once factory girls, they found a way to own a textile factory, which they sold years ago. They help Pat’s family financially when they can and always with deep seated affection. All seems well with this loving family until Pat dies suddenly without a will. With money and real estate involved, the familial bonds inexorably unwind. Angie found herself going from a life partner to a “best friend.”
I knew when I saw the synopsis where this film was headed. As same sex marriage is not currently legal in Hong Kong, Angie was in for a very rude awakening during her grief. If there is one complaint I have, it is that Pat and Angie had owned a business and had to know that everything needs to be in writing, documented, signed and sealed, especially for a particularly vulnerable relationship in the eyes of the law. * If a blow-up swimming pool has a deed or title, both people’s names better be on it or some greedy relative will appear to try and make a claim. Pat had too much faith that her family would honor her wishes. The situation in the film was that Pat’s brother became the executor and his say was all that mattered in regards to the funeral, the apartment, and other financial concerns. They quietly stole what was not theirs, all the while justifying it by minimizing Angie’s contributions through the years.
Patra Au gave a beautifully nuanced and complex performance as Angie’s grief was interrupted by the supposed loving family’s greed. Without screaming or wailing, she conveyed the pain of loss and the anger over the betrayals hurled her way. And the bitter resignation to her legal situation which saw her relationship minimized. There were also the gentle moments with Pat walking hand-in-hand and her kindnesses toward Pat’s family before they turned on her. Patra brought Angie to life and made her feel real.
Money can make even level-headed people throw away their ethics, rationalizing their despicable behavior. Pat and Angie’s love was beautiful and tender, the healthiest relationship in the family. Truly kind individuals, they were generous with their time and money. Luckily for Angie, she at least had the made family of friends she and Pat had cultivated who were far more caring and loyal than Pat’s biological kin. Pat’s family wasn’t overtly homophobic but that didn’t make their actions any less mercenary. This woman who had been an integral part of their lives for 30 years, who had shared their joys and sorrows was systematically erased. The one thing they couldn’t erase was the love and memories the women shared.
29 June 2026
Spoilery comments:
Edit---*PBG Note: Our beloved PBG brought up in a comment below that same sex couples who marry outside of HK/China are recognized for inheritance purposes. The movie did mention this legal maneuver that unfortunately, this older couple did not take advantage of. They made numerous mistakes. Pat put off writing her will for whatever reason, even though Angie helped pay for the apartment her name was not on the deed, some people have trouble recognizing their own mortality. I think the couple was so close to Pat's family that they never dreamed that they would be capable of stealing Angie's home and finances.
Vengeful Note: I hope that family never had a peaceful moment in the apartment and Pat's ghost haunted them for fun when she wasn't visiting Angie.
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