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One time watchable
படத்துல storyன்னு சொல்லிக்கிற மாதிரி ஒன்னும் இல்ல.Shin Min Ah acting காக one time பாக்கலாம்First halfல் comedy நல்லா இருந்துச்சு second half முழுக்க ரொம்ப lag. அதுவும் Last 20 minutes பாக்கவே முடியல ரொம்ப மொக்கையா இருந்துச்சு.
climax ஒரு twist இருக்கும் அது ரொம்ப ரொம்ப மொக்கை இருந்துச்சு.
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A perfect choice for a light-hearted, enjoyable watch.
"Our Secret Diary" is a delightful and heartwarming journey into the realm of teenage romance, a film that effortlessly captures the essence of youth, innocence, and the beauty of simple, unspoken emotions.The story involves around Nozomi, a second-year high school student, who finds herself in the middle of a love confession mix-up. A twist of fate leads to an enchanting exchange diary with Setoyama, the school's heartthrob. While the premise sounds familiar, the film unfolds as a unique story, capturing the magic of high school romance with an authentic touch.
Much like the tentative steps of a first dance, the movie takes a moment to find its rhythm. The initial 15 minutes may feel a bit awkward, but it's a necessary stumble that eventually leads to a graceful flow through the lives of its characters. The beauty lies not just in what is said, but in the unspoken language of glances and expressions.
"Our Secret Diary" stands out in its commitment to simplicity—a rarity in a world obsessed with dramatic twists. The story stays true to its core theme, exploring teenage love and the delicate threads of relationships. This deliberate choice allows the narrative to breathe, creating a genuine and immersive experience.
The characters, portrayed with sincerity and charm, invite you into their world. Nozomi, despite an initial awkwardness, grows into a character with depth and relatability, unfolding like the pages of a cherished diary. The chemistry between the leads is evident, their interactions echoing with the sweet notes of first love.
The film extends beyond the realm of romance, delving into the often-overlooked things of teenage friendships. It becomes a canvas for lessons in understanding and forgiveness, underscored by the simple yet powerful act of apologizing. This touch of authenticity adds layers to the narrative, making it more than just a love story.
At the heart of the movie is a lie that serves as a catalyst for both angst and revelation. The storytelling skillfully navigates the complexities of unrequited love, leaving the audience with a satisfying emotional payoff. It's a reminder of the bittersweet nature of untruths and the joy that comes with resolution.
"Our Secret Diary" is, in essence, a symphony of emotions. Heartwarming moments are scattered like musical notes throughout the film, creating a lingering resonance that stays with you. The movie isn't aiming to redefine the romance genre; instead, it makes you to embrace the simplicity and beauty of young love.
*Don't miss the post-credit scene for an extra dose of charm.*
In a cinematic landscape often clouded with complexities, "Our Secret Diary" is a cozy and sweet retreat. It invites you to revisit the excitement of teenage crushes, the thrill of unexpected connections, and the warmth of genuine friendships. Like a familiar melody, it promises comfort—a movie to be revisited whenever you yearn for the simple and beautiful cadence of youth.
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Bad
This randomly appeared in my netflix suggestions today. The movie is totally new, it has no reviews, only one comment, and almost no genres and tags defined. So, I was pretty much going in blind.The story begins with a body of a woman being found. Then it follows two storylines: that of a troubled detective with suicidal thoughts and her incompetent sidekick, and of ex boyfriend and sister of murdered woman. Both sides are working independently at first to find the killer, but eventually their paths cross and they start working together.
Doesn't sound particularly original, right?
However, merely being unoriginal isn't this movie's greatest vice. After all, if you're a fan of detective noir and thrillers, you might enjoy it even if you've seen something like this many times before. But....
-Every character is a dumbass, making baffling, irrational and suicidal choices over and over again. Also, they have severe communication issues.
-The police is incompetent.
-In reality, the story wouldn't even happen. Fl, who tried to commit suicide with a police gun in the beginning of the movie, would have been involuntarily locked in mental hospital, not assigned a murder case.
-The acting from everyone except the main leads is bad, to the point that some scenes that were meant to be serious look like a parody.
-The representation of Thai people is bad, they are all short, brown and ugly. For a movie that's trying to put them in a sympathetic light, it isn't working.
-What could have been a good soundtrack is masked by constant screaming. You don't know how to build drama? Make them SCREAM.
-The pace is slow, the narrative is trying to use vague flashbacks and prolonged slow slice of life scenes to give these characters more depth then they actually have.
Overall I don't recommend it, there are many better thrillers out there.
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Well Deserved Awards at MMFF 2023
Love this movie, I consider this well made. I love that they gave the most prominent priest role to a less well known actor, proven right since he really acted well in this movie and even won best actor at MMFF awards. Cedric Juan, you really did amazing in this movie. All the other actors are great too. Kudos as well to director Pepe Diokno for the great direction of this movie. Great movie, must watch for all but especially Filipinos.My only main criticism is the costumes. The ties the men were wearing look like modern neckties and not something from the 19th century.
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Although the development and build-up was slow and at times, confusing, the last third of the movie really tied everything together and gave meaning to the characters’ actions. In the end, I think the writers ended up with a nice, cohesive story for the two characters where the focus was the depth of their feelings for each other rather than the mysterious action of time travel. A worthy watch for fans of the original drama or new watchers alike.
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not always you can do a right choice
I think it was beautiful and melodramatic. Only when you live enough you can tell when true love appears and it doesn’t choose the right moment and fair solution. I loved this movie for this dramatic real perspective of the one in pain of love. so true to real life. People can easily judge the adultery it’s true it’s unfair when it’s plain. I can agree to the anger of betrayal of those who are left behind and are also being fooled. It’s cruel to others but I love the male lead showing his arose pain and shooting his heart.I appreciate the actors and story as well as a real life depicting. the big pain and suffering just as real life can bring. you can judge it yourself by watching of course but I think they did a great job, that at the end we empathize with the ML even if committing a sin. great acting for me and directing.
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Remington & the Curse of the Zombadings
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Film mě zezačátku vůbec nenadchl, prostě blbina. Jenomže to nebyla pouze blbina (chtěl jsem dát hodnocení 2), to je blbina na druhou a najednou snímek, který získal dvě vítězství a 9 nominací na různých filmových festivalech mě už tak nepříjemný nebyl, naopak, začal jsem cítit, že i herci si dělají srandu sami ze sebe. Postupně mě chytl příběh "přeměny" Remingtona (sympatický Martin Escudero) a ty pitvořící se obludy byly hodně k smíchu, takže nakonec ... spokojenost, škoda jen nedobré kvality kopie.
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Tento film mi toho moc nedal, ačkoliv jsem se na něj díval především kvůli Paolo Riverovi, nehrál tam úplně hlavní roli. SRO (Sonny, Roldan, Oscar) a prodejný sex v ošuntělém kině mě tentokráte nechal chladným, a to nejen kvůli příběhu, který nikam moc nevyzněl, tak i kvůli zpracování. Ale i tak další kamínek do mé sbírky pinoy.
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A Visual Gem with a Moving Storyline
It pulls you in, emotionally, to the humid and oppressive world of drugs and trafficking. The only light, life, and freedom is experienced in the development of the leads relationship with the Ballerina which we can only see in flashback but it becomes instantly obvious why it triggers such loyalty.Think "Hard Candy" meets "Atomic Blonde". Action-packed, dark, and gritty. But with just enough "wink-wink-nudge-nudge" to disrupt waves that threaten to carry you deeply into the very dark place which is the premise of the movie.
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Movie is terrible
I watched this movie and found it terrible. There were some scary moment for sure, but even before we get to the scary parts there is a really confusing tripping intro to the movie where our protagonist is working out how to deal with his girlfriend's death. This was a clusterf*** of nonsense until we get to the hiking trip.The only actor worth a s*** was David Chiang as he had some real complex backstory that actually had me routing for him, even when his ultimate decision was the massacre of the entire village and kill his daughter's rapist before having his body split into different wine urns. That was some dark stuff, but I can understand and even sympathise with why he did it. The other characters that went on the hike and got tangled up in this mess I really didn't care about, and of course they give the main protagonist the power to see ghosts. Convenient yo.
It ends with everybody dying and the the evil ghost end boss is still floating around, so basically nothing is really rectified. Terrible
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Heartbreaking
Genuinely one of the saddest Korean movies I've seen, where many legal and cultural issues presented in this movie are still not completely resolved in many parts of the world today. It's hard to rewatch something so tragic, but this will definitely be a movie I will never forget.I think the setting, along with the music characterized the environment perfectly, where there was suspense, horror, and even scenes of happiness. I think this movie kind of also highlights the corrupt legal system in many areas, where rulings will be highly subjective in the judge's decision. Even though this movie is a decade old, it is still one of the greatest representations of inequities and inequalities in our society that many still face to this day.
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Be sure to watch the Post Credit Scene
I saw Shining For One Thing: The Movie this morning in US and if you take nothing else from my review please WATCH THE POST CREDIT SCENE!Key points:
- Happy Ending
- You don't have to have seen the show to understand or enjoy the movie
- Twists you didn't see coming (just like the show!)
General Thoughts:
The movie took to heart the key theme of parallel universes and expanded on that. Therefore, the movie is more adjacent to the series than a direct continuation but don't worry, we still get our Happy Ending! Of course because it's a movie with a limited run time and not spanning multiple episodes it's unable to create or show a real or psuedo-relationship like the main characters had in the show but it still does a great job of conveying how strongly and deeply they feel for each other. Also, this is all about Zhang Wansen & Lin Beixing; the side characters we also love aren't apart of the story much. As someone who watched the series I found it incredibly satisfying and cannot wait to watch it again.
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Také mi není jasné, jak to bylo s tou dívkou ... Kraťas vypadá, jako velmi jednoduchý, ale zdání klame, je to tíživý příběh rovnou ze života, není to žádná pohádka. Vztahů mezi lidskými bytostmi je nezměrné různorodé množství. Od kamarádství, přátelství, lásky, zamilovanosti až po nenávist a stovky druhů mezi tím. Velmi solidní.
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Fast Track to Excitement: The Heart-Pounding Thrills of 'Train to Busan
Introduction:"Train to Busan" reinvigorates the zombie thriller genre with an exhilarating and pulse-pounding narrative. This film brings excitement to the forefront, offering a captivating experience from start to finish.
Plot and Setting:
Set against the backdrop of a confined train, the film creates a relentless and electrifying atmosphere. The director's vision unfolds seamlessly, providing an exciting and immersive journey through the unfolding chaos.
Acting:
The cast delivers performances that inject vitality into their characters, enhancing the overall sense of urgency and excitement. Their authenticity adds a layer of believability to the adrenaline-fueled narrative.
Emotional Resonance:
"Train to Busan" distinguishes itself by not only delivering excitement through intense action but also by expertly crafting emotional scenes. These moments create a dynamic rollercoaster of feelings, contributing to the overall thrill of the movie.
Directorial Vision:
The director's skill is apparent in maintaining a perfect balance between high-octane action and emotional depth. The film keeps audiences engaged with unpredictable twists, ensuring an exciting and memorable cinematic experience.
Conclusion:
In summary, "Train to Busan" is a thrilling and exciting ride that breathes new life into the zombie genre. With top-notch performances, an electrifying plot, and a perfect blend of action and emotion, this film stands out as a must-watch for those seeking an adrenaline-fueled cinematic adventure. It's a testament to the exhilarating impact a well-executed vision can have on the audience.
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