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I would walk 5000 miles for you or 8046 km, whichever comes first
Fair warning, Sunshine that Can Move Mountains is one of those mildly contemplative, slow paced, nothing really happens movies that are like butterfly nip to me. This is not the strongest Tibetan Buddhist film I’ve watched, but I still enjoyed it.Twenty-four-year-old Tenzin Paljor/Banjue is a monk who has resided at the monastery near Lhasa since he was a child. He’s already completed 100,000 prostrations and is well thought of by the Lama/Guru. When a messenger arrives to inform Tenzin that his brother, Luoci, was badly injured in a mountain fall, Tenzin has to leave. The Lama calls on the monastery to pray for Tenzin as he knows this two-week period will be a trial for the young man and worries he might not return. The two weeks becomes an extended stay as Tenzin helps his mother care for his brother which puts him in uncomfortably close quarters with his beautiful and potential sister-in-law.
I shouldn’t have said nothing happens in this film. There was a love square, a missing yak, and beautiful snowfall. The Buddhist themes and symbolism were strong, many of which I’m sure I missed or didn’t fully understand. That didn’t stop me from settling into this film and going along with it. The scenery and cinematography were stunning and the small village was like stepping back into time albeit with motorbikes.
This film will not appeal to the majority of film fans, I’m sure. This sort of spiritual journey with a devoted monk tempted to set aside his calling for the secular life and love is my jam. The story definitely had a few hiccoughs, but overall, I enjoyed the mostly quiet contemplation on life and life goals. 7.75 rounded up to 8.0
6 July 2026
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Very good
This was a wild ride. There was a lot happening and a lot of information, so it was never boring. The characters were superb and the cinematography was lovely to watch.The music was great and placed well within the scenes.
The only downside was that it was so short. I would have loved to see the story in more depth and the relationships develop at a slower pace. This is the second time that I have watched this and found it just as good,
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IDK
I only watched it because of Sota Fukushi, and I remain confused the whole time I was watching it. There is not much of a thrill. In fact it almost felt like I was watching a bad budget film. So I'm sorry but I've seen better Japanese films with the same genre that did not confuse me to death about the plot or what's going on.Was this review helpful to you?
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Fun story!
I don't think there was enough story to make it episodic, but because it was a movie, I felt like there was a bit missing. I would have liked to have seen more about how the friendships developed.The cast was very good, a band of misfits. Watching them discover, develop and enhance their powers was enjoyable. Some good comedy scenes.
I thought that the bad guy storyline was way over the top, though.
LOVED the music.
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Brilliant ! 10!
Overall 10Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
Brilliant !
Watched this on Netflix. It did not disappoint. The acting was excellent. Kept you engaged from start to finish. Action scenes were great. Had a plot that worked. Highly recommend , it was not dated even though it was an older release.
The two lead actors I will now look for more of their roles.
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Timeless Themes with Engaging Story-telling
One of the best movies of 2026 IMO.Simple straight forward story telling with stellar performances from the cast, engaging story-line and themes that transcend race, generations, and countries.
Tissues definitely required when watching this as the story is deeply moving and will bring you to tears.
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I thought it would be scarier.
I expected the film to be scarier, but I wasn't disappointed at all. The story was engaging, and I really liked how the filmmakers deliberately left some things unexplained. That approach lets every viewer fill in the missing pieces with their own imagination, making the experience more personal. If you watch horror movies regularly, you might find this one a bit tame. I enjoy horror too, although I don't watch it often to protect my peace of mind. Overall, I really liked it and would definitely recommend it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Something nice to watch when you're bored
Was feeling bored and honestly didn't know what to do, decided to watch this movie since i came across it, it was definitely cute and funny.The introduction for Kanna was definitely funny, can't imagine how many she has been rejecting, her fujoshing out at the rooftops was something, the brainrot filter is a hilarious name but I definitely see it HAHA.
Was expecting Mihara and Sorami to get together, but I definitely understood Mihara rejecting him during the moment, it was a pity but Sorami was definitely still confused and unsure to fully admit being Gay himself, Mihara has definitely went through that same struggle himself but found his way to accept himself, and with Kanna too.
Speaking of Kanna, her confessing she had liked Mihara was definitely surprise, but considering he was the only one that truly understood what Kanna truly is, it was bound to happen that she'd actually love him, she knew it was doomed at the start, but she was brave enough to honestly confess that all out to him, but i'm happy overall they still stuck around for each other.
Because who wouldn't it be but just them? definitely adored their friendship, thought it was weirdly funny she wanted Mihara and Sorami to have a bad ending? was questioning it throughout the movie, but it was funny it backfired when both confessed to each other at the aquarium.
But OMGG!!! I was definitely in for Mihara and the guy from the volleyball club, they were definitely a cute pair, like dude did you see the way Nishiyanagi hold Mihara's hand while giving back the glasses???? and the convenient can making Mihara slip into him checked it for me, I'd love to see a spin-off with them! It would be interesting......
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"It seems you've chosen death"
Shaw Brothers’ Mission Impossible was written and directed by the prolific Joseph Kuo. In many ways it was a typical SB film shot in Taiwan but this story had a nice twist thrown into it.The 10,000-year-old Golden Dragon Sword has been stolen from the Imperial Palace. Chaos is sure to reign without its magical light. Soldiers, martial artists, bandits, the good, the bad, and the ugly are all desperately searching for a sword so sharp it can wound a person from five steps away. The legendary swordsman Huo Yun Shan wrested the sword from thieves and now has to entrust it to his daughter Huo Xiao Fen. Her mission is to deliver the Golden Dragon to the Prime Minister, protecting it from all evildoers, but especially the Jade Child Xia Zhao. The Jade Child is 130 years old and impervious to most weapons and poisons, he is not someone Huo should tangle with.
Ching Li is one of my favorite female leads in these old martial arts films. Not a martial artist, but could look properly fierce and also vulnerable when the occasion called for it. Chen Hung Lieh had an unbeatable resting bitch face and was nearly always cast as the villain. This role gave him a chance to expand past his trademark snively laugh and sinister smirks. There were plenty of minions with colorful makeup, weapons, and costumes for Huo to cross swords with, played by familiar Taiwanese actors such as Yi Yuan and Tsai Hung.
The swordfight choreography was fairly typical for 1971. Ching Li wore a veil for a few of the more rigorous and acrobatic battles to hide the stuntman underneath. That or she had very masculine hands. There was a lot of light body wire work and trampoline work. Due to Shaw Brothers producing the film, the sets and costumes were higher end and more polished than the usual Taiwanese martial arts fare. The fight scenes weren’t shot in dark forests or at night either. There was even an underwater scene including special effects fish!
Mission Impossible followed a fairly standard format about a lost sword and the desperate need to return it before it caused societal upheaval. And then it wasn’t. The final “fight” was pretty entertaining. As usual, I grade these old kung fu films on a generous scale and in comparison to other similar films.
5 July 2026
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Gripping
Hwayi: A Monster Boy is a gripping tale of a kidnapped child groomed to kill by his five thieving abductors. Longing for a normal life and robbed of his agency, his world is turned upside down when he uncovers the truth behind his first kill. Yeo Jin Goo masterfully conveys the emotions of an adolescent manipulated by adults under horrific circumstances. The supporting cast is superb, making this difficult-to-watch but beautifully told tale a powerful and unforgettable experience.Was this review helpful to you?
Don't watch if you're sensitive
An honest warning to anyone who doesn't like insanely disgusting/gory horror: DO NOT watch this film *please*.I was so taken aback by how disgusting the scenes with the clay were, it made me feel sick (and I've seen my good share of gore). I just want to warn others who might want to check it out as it's available on YouTube (for some reason???) please make sure to not eat anything while you watch.
Anyways, this was more of a wtf horror film for me. It's almost comedic sometimes, and honestly I was screaming at my screen for half of the film because the cast was so stupid. The story was also way too short in my opinion, and most of it was crammed into a lore dump scene. The students were so shallow, there's almost nothing to know about them other than their names and that one girl is from tokyo and something with a guy and two girls who crush on him idk man.
If you want a *disgusting* funny horror watch go ahead, but if you can't stomach gore and disgusting looking clay with sounds that make you gag, stay away
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Good if you ignore the end
This film gave me the same vibes as Innocent Curse (こどもつかい) which is an insanely good film, so my hopes were up from the start.I loved the main cast, the initial plot and that it's confusing why things are happening. The rabbit character was also very interesting, and I like the unconventional naming of the film as well (even though the reason for it was wayyyyy to short in the film itself imo, they should have expanded on it). It had me hooked from the beginning to find out what happens next.
However, when the "fake ending" came like 30 mins before the end I was so confused, like the film is trying to stack twists on top of each other? The "fake ending" sounded a lot like an epilogue, and together with the time skip I thought it'd really be over, so why add another 30 mins of weird stuff that fuck up the "fake ending"? If the last 30 mins weren't part of the film I would have liked it, but whatever mess the end was made it so much more confusing and lost the film a solid ★★★☆☆ rating for me.
So overall I'm a little disappointed tbh
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Fight, Repeat, Repeat
Hot Young Bloods is best viewed as an 80s-tinged coming-of-age nostalgia piece driven more by atmosphere and episodic conflict than by accumulating narrative consequence. The leads largely operate within recognizable archetypes, and while there are hints of emotional and relational shifts, most conflicts reset rather than permanently reconfigure character dynamics. Meaningful change is compressed into the final stretch, rather than developed through earlier structural turning points. The film is therefore most rewarding as an energetic hangout experience and as an early showcase for performers such as Park Bo-young, Lee Jong-suk, and Kim Young-kwang, rather than as a tightly engineered coming-of-age narrative.Was this review helpful to you?
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This movie will make you crave dumplings
One of my favourite genres of movies is the ones based on a true story. In my opinion, there is so much to learn from those kinds of stories, and this is one of them. The story is based on the woman behind the creation of famous Wanchai Ferry dumplings.
The story follows her from when she first moved to Hong Kong to the birth of her empire is so inspiring and at the same time heartbreaking. How a mother of two children, abandoned by her husband for not giving birth to a son, was treated like a parasite, yet she never gave up and did everything to sustain herself, despite not even speaking Cantonese and having to go through so many difficulties to survive.
I would definitely say one part of the movie that struck me was when her empire started, and she had a chance of finding love with the officer. She did not take that chance. I think she made the wisest decision considering how her husband left her. She did not want to base her happiness on someone else, and she put that all in her business, which rewarded her by becoming the most famous all around the world.
Overall, the movie is great, although I must say the editing and the excessive computer usage for some of the areas took the cinematic feel from the movie. But again, I am not very familiar with Chinese movies, so maybe this is the usual style. But for me, some backgrounds did not look realistic, and you could see how heavily they were edited or green-screened. That’s the only negative thing I have to say about the movie.
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A diamond in the rough
The fight scenes are excellent and never feel overcomplicated. For a low budget film under 90 minutes, this movie is surprisingly good. It’s a true diamond in the rough, proving that a tight budget can still result is quality storytelling and dynamic action. I just read the female lead bio, so it make sense to me now why the action flowed smoothly.Was this review helpful to you?
