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Way of the Black Dragon
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5 days ago
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Overall 1.5
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 4.5
Music 1.5
Rewatch Value 1.0

“It’s better in the Bahamas”

Way of the Black Dragon was the tale of two different movies spliced into one. The first half was a sleazy sexploitation story about two women kidnapped for hazy reasons and used as drug mules and sold into sex trafficking. In the second half the Black Dragon, Carter Wong, and an unknown Hong Kong actor showed up to try and rescue the women.

This is the type of movie you could fast forward through the first half and miss almost nothing except the degradation of women for sport. I suffered through it so that I could write a review. It starts in Thailand where Allison and friend are kidnapped, forced to be drug mules on a plane to Hong Kong, sold into prostitution, some were murdered, etc. Around the halfway mark, Allison ends up being sold as a wife to Carter Wong. This lasts about 5 minutes. She tells him what happened and he vows to take the syndicate down. At the same time, Special Agent Bill Eaton aka the Black Dragon, an Interpol agent, discovers the trafficking and takes Allison back to Thailand where she is once again kidnapped. Carter, Allison’s brother, and The Black Dragon team up to take down the bad guys with lots of poorly shot car chases, motorcycle chases, and water chases.

The second half of the movie which was completely different in temperament might have been saved with great fight choreography, but the fights were generally poorly planned and underwhelming. Ron Van Clief had quick and powerful kicks and moves at times and at others were ridiculously let down by the slow, awkward choreography. He was entertaining to watch but the movie around him was a dumpster fire. Carter Wong didn’t have much to do other than get thrown into the deep end of the story without much motivation. I’m not sure who played Allison’s brother, I couldn’t find a listing. I’ve seen Hsiao Ho mentioned, and he was in the movie as one of the thugs, but not as the brother. The women were all but forgotten by the end of the movie.

The Way of the Black Dragon had choppy editing, an abysmal story, uninspired fights, and bad acting even for a kung fu movie. At one point Van Clief wears a t-shirt that says “It’s better in the Bahamas”. It would have to be, it couldn’t be any worse than this. Unless you are a completionist and want to finish The Black Dragon trilogy, I’d suggest skipping this one.

24 March 2024

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The Mission
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by Shiro
5 days ago
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Ambush...

Well... this was slightly confusing a movie where they spared the blood but not the gunshots with very little plot (if any). A movie where we are left to fill in the blanks quite a lot, I guess you could say this is a movie without a mission therefore they had to call it The Mission.

A movie that has you wondering why is a man who has just survived an attempted assassination always i big spaces where he can easily be shot?

I get it that this was pre covid and pre teams but I am sure they could schedule meetings in slightly safer/more controllable settings. But then again we would not have anything to watch now would we*?

An ok watch that was oddly entertaining at times, stupid as ***

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Believer
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5 days ago
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Wow this was a great movie.

The plot is so insanely interesting. The constant action, a lot of gory and R-rated things, which don't bother me at all but might for others. I love these action movies and this movie surely, gave it to me in the best aspect of it.

Of course the actors did it great too. Especially Kang Seung Hyun. But I'm being biased on that because I love her and she's beautiful. Even though she had just a support role in this movie or what you consider a supportful she's a total badass in this movie. Ending of this movie was interesting too because it's a cliffhanger and kind of a plot that you didn't see coming which obviously leads to the second one which is supposedly on Netflix.

I would say this as one of the best movies I have ever watched as of late.

If you love action, crime and investigation tangling with insanity. You should watch this movie and make sure to get some popcorn.

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F***/Off
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by Erfan
5 days ago
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Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.5

don't have to....

a classic comedy which gonna be a nice one in story line but they couldn't done it well...
in the middle of storyline you gonna be lose your interest for many reason by the way I counted to watch but just nothing happened a simple story with ordinary products at 98 y anyway I'm leaving this here to say no need to watching this but still I need to explain more about this it's kinda crazy that review should be more than 500 letter /// kinda cringe , because many series and movies are review able correctly with a 20. letter explain /
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The Night Owl
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5 days ago
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Night Owl is critically acclaimed and I loved it.

I really loved the Korean movie Night Owl. The movie covers the same time period as the historic Period dramas My Dearest (1636-1659) and Captivating the King (1636). The major action in Night Owl takes place circa 1645. The period covered is right at the end of the Chinese Ming Dynasty’s subjugation of Joseon ended and the Chinese Qing Dynasty took over. Joseon fared a little better under the Ming Dynasty, and less favorably under the Qing Dynasty. To maintain control, the Qing Dynasty took members of the Royal families from their subjects to China as “Guest” (hostages). The movie storyline is dramatized history, with many real historic persons. Facts are fed around the drama.

Our protagonist (Ryu Jun-yeol as Kyung-soo) is a blind Acupuncturist, but he has some vision in darkness or at night, a fact he does not make known. Treated as invisible because of being blind, Kyung-soo plays that to his advantage, as Kyung-Soo is selected to work in the Royal Palace. All works well until one day someone murders a Royal in his presence. The movie looks polished and elevated. Camera angles are just right. There is always this heightened sense of danger for Kyung-soo, because of his disability.

Also, there is a great child actor (Joo Won as Yi Suk Chul [Eldest son of Crown Prince So Hyeon) in this movie. As you are waiting for the next episodes of your new Korean dramas to drop or waiting to binge upon completion, try out the Korean Movie Night Owl.

Night Owl was nominated for eight Baeksang Arts Awards (Equivalent to the Oscars) and won three.

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Mary Is Happy, Mary Is Happy
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5 days ago
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Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

Mary was very ahead of her time

I remember stumbling upon this movie on tv when I was around 14yo and finding it very bizarre, confusing and overall I did not enjoy it much. Now, many years later, I didn’t really remember much of it and decided to rewatch it. Needless to say, I was not disappointed at all. Very witty and straight to the point. Mary’s last year of high school could be described as frantic as she went through oppression, loss and rejection in the span of 410 twits (somewhere close to five months). However, the comedic aspects of the movie were what called out to me the most. The plot of it may not be the most original one, as it really is mostly about how a teenager is facing the world in the fragile age of seventeen, but the format in which the movie was made was the turning point which made it distinctive and characterful. I also have to mention that the cinematography was brilliant and it really did pay a lot to the story. Overall, this movie is criminally underrated.

P.S. Mary in 2024 would have definitely been an Instagram poet.

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Eye for an Eye 1
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by Ggrosz
5 days ago
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Awesome Fight Choreography

This is one of the best martial arts movie I have watched. The plot is simple and direct but the way it was directed kept me glued at my seat. It is fast pace, shot in beautiful locations, wonderful sceneries, costumes and wardrobe fit perfectly with the scenes, all artists were convincing in their portrayal of their characters.
One of the best movies in this genre that I have seen.
of there is one thing negative to say, it will be somebofnthe brutal scenes but then again, it's my personal disposition. My brutal may not be anything remotely close to others' meaning of brutal.

Highly recommended watch. I will now watch the season 2. Hopefully, it will also keep me glued.

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Our Secret Diary
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5 days ago
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0

ADORABLE highschool romance that requires your attention to fully enjoy it

So m.y review might be abit weird, because for me this movie wasn't near a 9 for the first 45min of it, and that's not because the movie was bad but because I wasn't really paying attention to it.. I was feeling secondhand embarrassment and cringing because I never really recieved the right signal until way later.
The moment things hit me the movie's atmosphere changed drastically! I was drawn in a sea of cuteness and loveliness washing away everything and leaving me with nothing but fluff inside.
I must also note, that this is a really good romance where it stood its grounds without the need of comedy which isn't something I'm used to nor do I like to watch usually.

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Murder at Shijinsou
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5 days ago
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Owing Him a Kiss

Overall, I enjoyed this movie, but there was one thing that left me unsatisfied. In several scenes, the female lead (Kenzaki Hiruko) promised to let the male lead (Yuzuru Hamura) kiss her if he did what she asked. This situation happened again when Kenzaki Hiruko ordered Yuzuru Hamura to move the zombie body of Shindo Ayumu from the bed. After that, I thought and hoped there would be a scene where Kenzaki Hiruko would fulfill her promise at the end or before the movie ended. But that didn't happen, and they didn't even slightly mention the promise. Instead, they only showed a scene revealing that Kyosuke Akechi had become a zombie. It was OBVIOUS that he wouldn't survive, and it didn't surprise me at all. I'm sure if the director had decided to include a scene, even just a slight reference to the promised kiss at the end of the movie, many people would have liked it as I did. That's why I call it "Owing Him a Kiss" because it remains a debt. That's my brief review and complaints, thank you.

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Forgotten
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5 days ago
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

nerve wracking and mind blowing

Rating: 4.6/5 stars

Forgotten is a cinematic masterpiece that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Its plot is so rich and intricate that it could easily be the foundation for a gripping drama series. The numerous plot twists are unexpected and mind-blowing, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout the film.

The narrative is psychologically satisfying, with hints of suspicion subtly planted throughout the movie, such as the protagonist's pill-taking habit. The pacing is well executed, starting steady, and then fluctuating, mirroring the emotional turmoil of the characters. The climax, where both main characters meet their end, is a poignant reflection of their shared pain and trauma.

The film's aesthetics are noteworthy, particularly the use of lighting to distinguish between reality and memories. The colorful, vibrant lighting of the memories contrasts sharply with the dark, grim reality, enhancing the impact of the plot.

Forgotten isn't just a thrilling suspense movie; it also delves into serious themes such as crimes committed out of desperation and unsolved cold cases. It's a movie that turns its viewers into detectives, encouraging them to piece together the clues and unravel the mystery.

The acting in this film is commendable. The cast delivers high emotion scenes with intensity and brings subtlety to the quieter moments. Their performances contribute significantly to the overall impact of the film.

This movie is a must-watch for fans of dark-themed movies and psychologically twisted films. It's a thrilling, suspenseful, and horrifying journey that hooks you from start to finish. Forgotten truly deserves all the praise it receives. It's a film that leaves a lasting impression and earns a well-deserved rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from me.

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Kissable Lips (Movie)
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5 days ago
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Overall 7.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

Acting was crucial in this drama

I truly love the acting of Kim Ji Woong and Yoon Seo Bin. And they are the only reason I watched this BL drama. Their acting, the chemistry between them is incredible, definitly worth watching.

But the whole story... the script. thats just not it. I will definitely describe it as trashy...

of course it's just my opinion. But if it wasn't for the actors I would dedinitely drop it and didn't watch till the end of the movie.

I am definitely not a fan of the "vampire" conception presented in this drama ... And I truly hate the way it ended.

But if you love Ji Woong or/and Yoon Seo-bin then it's worth watching for them.

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My Little Bride
1 people found this review helpful
6 days ago
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Overall 4.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 1.5
Music 2.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Can't believe I watched this bcuz of a reel

The worst movie I've ever watched but considering the year it came out I didn't rate it strictly (if it wasn't a movie I wouldn't definitely dropped it even before finishing ep1)
I was going to put 2.5 but made it 4 since I like the main cast and considering the fact that this movie was released before I was born so I couldn't judge it objectively
The only things I liked about it are : The ML who still looks the same as if he aged at once then stopped. Then the FL who looks so cute here NO MORE NO LESS
Anyway I don't recommend it to people who don't like old movies like me

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Unlocked
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6 days ago
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Overall 7.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

O tema tinha muito potencial

O filme é interessante e prende a atenção, é realmente assustador pensar que isso pode acontecer, não da forma como retratam no filme, contudo, não é algo muito distante da realidade. Ainda assim, eu acho que faltou mais coragem e ousadia no roteiro. Conhecendo o cinema sul coreano, eu sei que eles poderiam ter ido muito mais longe. Claro que toda a situação causa um grande desconforto no telespectador e é isso que guia a trama, porém as possibilidades eram bem maiores, não entendo porquê não foram além, aqui eles nos entregaram uma obra que é apenas boa e eu sinto que tinha potencial para ser muito mais. Destaque para a atuação do Yim Si Wan, esse ator é insano.

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Citizen of a Kind
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6 days ago
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.5

A brave citizen saves

Its a good movie, I heard that it comes from a true story that is why I decided to watched it plus Mi Ran iscthe lead star she's one of the good actresses in So. Korea. Deok Hee who has gone through a lot of hardship in life plus sje was victimized from a voice phising scam that took her hard earned savings. Her children werectaken away from her because she has no enough savings to sustain them. That is why she decided to solve this case to take back her money. With the help of the slayed victim of the syndicate Jae Min or what she called Mr. Son, they both worked together to capture the big boss. They managed to solved the case with the help of her friends who were just an ordinary citizen.
Very satisfying ending they managed to solved the case and brings back their normal life.

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The Villainess
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6 days ago
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Overall 7.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 5.0

The only thing that carried this movie is the FL acting

The 1st third of the movie felt like a fever dream and made me almost quite the whole thing. It has horrible first person camera work that leaves you dizzy, confused and board.
It took me until the last third of the movie to finally understand the plot.
The 2 thirds of the movie where good and kinda interesting but some scenes felt like they are too abstract to the point of seeming out of place.
The acting is good but the only notable performance was from the FL. SungJoon's 1st scene at the apartment was his only shinning moment, while the rest didn't even get the chance to show anything.
I liked the plot but it barely had any details, it felt like a mold written for others to fill in and make it a custom movie with the same general plot line.
A generous 7.5/10 (If it wasn't for the FL's performance, I wouldn't have given the awful camera work anything higher than 6!)

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