Reviews

I admit I was hooked in the beginning but then the plot just started to go out of control and slowly made the movie boring. First, it was too long. I mean, we literally saw their whole story. We watched them in their high school years until they became full grown adults.
At first it was cute but then it became more confusing the longer I watched it. It didn't even show us when they got together and we didn't see him ask her out officially. I feel like it focused mainly on him after they graduated high school and they didn't show us that many scenes of them together until the very end. Speaking of, that was one of the most weirdest endings ever.
Why would she call him right before her wedding and why would he tease her like that unless it was them getting married? I didn't understand that phone call.
We got a kiss from them but at what cost T^T
It was pretty funny that they all tried to kiss her husband after that, but respectfully, if my future partner was making out with their ex right in front of me I would definitely have second thoughts. If the director was going to end it like that, they might as well let the main couple get married right??

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A sweet BL for when you don't know what to watch

A perfectly average, if a little too slow, Japanese BL. I like that they very quickly discussed their romantic interest for each other and it wasn't made into a huge deal. Two other standouts for me were the main character's female colleague with her easy acceptance and advice and the little plot twist with the phone strap at the end, which was quite charming.

But both the characters behaved a bit too immaturely for their age; I wasn't sure if they were mentally 14 or just way too stereotypically Japanese for me to take for 1 hour and a half. They spent half their time talking to each other apologising for inconsequential things and talking in circles, to the point where it got on my nerve and the romance lost a bit of its magic by the end 😅.

But it's a nice enough palate cleanser of a movie, short and sweet and not trying to do too much, so I would recommend it for a rainy day when you don't know what to watch.

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Paradise (2009) functions almost like a healing drama. It didn't revolutionize South Korean cinema and lacks the technical vigor of other great thrillers or dramas of the era, but it delivers exactly what it promises: a heartwarming story about how human empathy and connection with others are the only tools capable of transforming a desolate place into a true sanctuary. It is an excellent recommendation for those who appreciate slow-paced dramas focused on character development, wrapped in that typical nostalgic, melancholic atmosphere of late-2000s Korean audiovisual productions.

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Not the best movie featuring Jet Li that I've watched so far, but definitely not the worse. That said, contrary to the info on the series page... Jet Li served more as support role rather than main role since the main focus of the plot revolves mainly on Wen Zhang and Michelle Chen instead.

There was a mysterious homicide where the victims all died smiling, and the task of investigating the case fell on Angela and Wang Buier, as well as veteran detective Huang Feihong. But there was a big problem, Buier wasn't quite the smartest detective around, yet he kept running around the place and causing problems acting like a big shot cop. Angela planned to have Hwang somewhat puting Buier on a tight leash which end up backfiring. And because of that the case ended up taking a lot off unnecessary turns because of Buier who kept complicating the police investigation.

If you're just looking for something to make you laugh without thinking too much about the plot, try checking out this movie. But if you're looking for a deep and serious plot, you might as well look for some other movie. Despite the title, this movie seemed more like a parody, rather than action or mystery. Even then, there's quite a number of action scenes to long forward to, especially one between Jet Li and Wujing, who played a minor role in this movie. There's also some throwbacks involving Jet Li's past works as well, aside from the fact that the name of the character he played in this was also a reference for Wong Feihong.

The plot was really quite nonsensical, but the comedy and action was decent. As long as you don't take any of the scenes in the movie too seriously, you might actually be able to enjoy the show. Though Wang Buiye's antics can get annoying after a while.

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I do not understand how you can rate this higher than 4

I am quite surprised to see so many high ratings, and I wonder if we all watched the same movie.
This was beyond mediocre, and the only interesting part of this movie was the last 20 minutes, but you can not save the movie with a 20-minute action sequence.

The story lacks build-up, background, and all of the things that were happening were so chaotic and failed to set that nice background pre-disaster.
Characters felt messy and were following their own script, and that feeling of "grab" most disaster movies have was completely absent. It did not grab the viewer's attention and felt chaotic trying to follow it all.
I also did not like how the movie was dragging for most of the time, and that feeling of "survival" kicked in only in the last 20 minutes.
This felt poorly written and mediocre.

Maybe someone will like it, but for me this was not good.

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Some Knives Leave Invisible Scars

I went into The Old Woman with a Knife expecting an action thriller, but I came away with something much more emotional and reflective.

At its heart, this is a story about growing older, carrying the weight of past choices, and wondering if it’s ever too late to change. The film takes its time, allowing quiet moments to speak just as loudly as the action. While the pacing is slower than your typical assassin film, it never felt boring to me because every scene added another layer to the characters.

The lead actress is phenomenal. She portrays Hornclaw with incredible strength, vulnerability, and dignity. You can feel the years of experience behind every movement and every glance. She doesn’t need to say much for you to understand what she’s carrying, and that’s what makes her performance so powerful.

Kim Sung-cheol also deserves a lot of praise as Bullfight. What initially seems like the role of a ruthless antagonist gradually reveals itself to be something far more heartbreaking. Beneath his obsession lies a lonely, abused boy who never forgot the first person to show him kindness, stability, and genuine care. His longing to recreate that bond makes him both unsettling and deeply tragic. It’s a layered performance that kept me feeling conflicted right until the end.

One of my favourite parts of the film was the dog. In a world filled with violence and loneliness, the bond between Hornclaw and the stray dog brought warmth and humanity to the story. Those quieter moments became some of the most memorable, reminding us that even someone who has lived such a harsh life still has the capacity to care and be cared for.

The cinematography is beautiful without trying too hard, and the fight scenes are grounded and believable rather than overly flashy. The film focuses less on spectacular action and more on the emotional cost of the life these characters have chosen.

The ending won’t satisfy everyone, but I thought it suited the tone of the story. It’s bittersweet, thought-provoking, and stayed with me long after the credits rolled.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced action film, this might not be what you’re expecting. But if you enjoy character-driven stories with outstanding performances, meaningful themes, and a protagonist who proves that age doesn’t define strength, then I would definitely recommend giving this film a chance.

Sometimes the quietest stories leave the deepest mark, and The Old Woman with a Knife is one of them.

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A Place Called Home (2026) - Review

Interesting movie. I was surprised to see Suzuki Airi in this kind of role, and she actually does a pretty good job. I had a completely different image of her before watching this.

As for the story, it's quite realistic and depicts something that happens fairly often—especially in Japan. It's about someone who doesn't want to go to school. There are a few plot holes here and there, though. For example, how does the protagonist not realize who she's talking to? Especially near the ending.

Overall, I'd recommend it. I honestly thought it was going to be worse. I rented the movie just because of Suzuki Airi, but it ended up being a really good surprise.

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the plot twist

One of the BEST movies I’ve seen so far, the plot twists are everything I would recommend this to anyone who loves horror or psychological thriller movies the pure fear and adrenaline when watching this show is one of the most deepest feelings i ever gotten. at first it seemed weird from the beginning but as you keep watching you might get your thoughts right at first but it gets better if you actually pay attention to the details from the beginning. I enjoyed watching this movie a lot and would definitely rewatch it all day this has to be my favorite thriller of all time

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Todoroki and Odajima stole the show

I don't know how to feel about this one.

I didn't really like the plot. It's a bit messy to me. There were many new characters introduced in this movie, whom I didn't really have many feelings about. Since they didn't have backstories that are deep enough for me to feel anything yet.

The main characters' stories also felt weaker than the previous movie. I also think it's probably the weakest one throughout the High&Low universe. I feel like this is not the High&Low that I am familiar with anymore. Most of the fights seem so meaningless now, except for the ones in the second half and the final battle. I feel like they just kept fighting for nothing. I also feel like this is not really a story about friendship and brotherhood, but it's more like a BL movie disguised as a movie about friendship. I don't dislike it, though. I pretty enjoyed it, to be honest. It's just not really the High&Low bonding I was used to.

The fight scenes were still done pretty well, even though they felt a bit more unrealistic compared to the previous movies. I loved the High&Low's iconic theme music and the movie's new soundtrack songs too.

There are actually a few supporting characters that stole the show for me. They are Todoroki and Odajima, and Sachio's brief appearance at the end, who were already introduced before. Todoroki and Odajima were already badass dudes when they were alone. Who can imagine they would become close friends? And that's so perfect! They were such a powerful duo.

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