Too simple
Very simple story with no detailed plotline. The story ends without even feel like the beginning.Acting was okay. But the plotline seem to have missed something and also the story should have extended a bit. Tho it shows cheating and all which i dont liked much but yeah still some detailed should have been shown.The dialogues are average and the plotline seem to have missing out on so many things. I expected it to be more deep and structured but it wasnt. A worth watch but not definitely more then once.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Beautiful Reminder to Live in the Present
Yesterday Once More is a simple yet meaningful coming-of-age film that quietly leaves a lasting impression. At first, it seems like a familiar story about an academically perfect student and a carefree boy from a completely different world, but it gradually becomes something much deeper. Rather than focusing on romance alone, the film explores youth, family expectations, academic pressure, dreams, and the uncertainty of growing up.What I appreciated most was how relatable the characters felt. Each of them is struggling with expectations, whether from their families, society, or themselves. The film does a wonderful job of showing the conflict between pursuing your dreams and choosing the safer path that promises stability. It's a reminder that the future isn't fixed and that sometimes taking risks is necessary to truly live the life you want.
The performances were another highlight. Bai Jingting once again delivers a heartfelt and natural performance, making it easy to connect with his character. The chemistry between the leads feels genuine, and their relationship helps each of them grow in believable ways. I only wish some of the supporting characters had been explored further, as they had stories that deserved a little more screen time.
The pacing is a little quick, and there were moments where I wanted the film to slow down and spend more time with its characters. Even so, it never loses sight of its message. The ending isn't the typical fairy-tale conclusion, but it feels hopeful and fitting for the story it wants to tell.
Overall, Yesterday Once More*is a heartfelt and uplifting film about living in the present, appreciating the people around you, and finding the courage to choose your own path. It may be simple, but its message stays with you long after it ends.
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So Ji Sub TOP!
The story and photography in the trailer piqued my interest, but I hadn't seen So Ji Sub in action yet... I was glued to the screen until the end, never letting go! Now I'm trying to see all his work because I think he's one of the most versatile actors in Korean cinema. He can switch from comedy to thriller in the blink of an eye and NEVER loses credibility!! A fantastic actor, charming and intriguing. I could watch this film forever and never get tired of it.Was this review helpful to you?
Rock is dangerous
What a strange movie. It has a unique style and atmosphere that hits the viewer almost like a horror film. The dark and distorted visuals serve as both a background and a contrast to the glamorous life of a rock star. On one side, there is darkness and pain; on the other, light and fame.It feels like an experimental film, with many fragmented scenes and close-up shots that add to the already confusing mystery surrounding the instrument that needs repairing and alters one’s perception of reality. I would say this movie symbolically portrays how rock music can take over a person’s soul. Still, I think someone needs to explain to me what I just watched.
For now, I’ll check out some of WOODZ’s music, since he’s the lead actor and the inspiration behind this film.
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SILÊNCIO, VESTIDOS DE UNIFORME E MAR
é um filme beeem silenciosotanto que no começo eu achava q ia ser um filme mudo juro
e é um filme de 2003 né
então as coisas que me irritaram eu não vou ignorar (na nota) mas vou relevar um pouco (na resenha)
tipo a protagonista simplesmente demorar demais pra responder ou agir
ou parecer q nem tem adulto em volta delas
enfim eu entendo que é pra construir a vibe + é fruto da época
mas gostei muito que o relacionamento das protagonistas é silenciosamente complicado
elas moram no interior
a primeira pessoa que a kirishima, que é uma menina bem fechada, gosta é uma garota
e essa garota tem um passado conturbado
um aborto + um ex é relacionamento com um homem casado
e é óbvio que isso atrapalha elas
elas tomam decisões idiotas por causa disso e se magoam (mais a endo q a kirishima)
e eu normalmente gosto do jeito que as produções do japão capturaram o cotidiano
sempre parece com o jeito q eu reparo no mundo
e acontece isso aqui
gosto das cenas q a câmera parece os olhos observando
só achei q poderia ser mais dramático a parte que elas brigam
e de novo na verdade o jeiro q aconteceu combina com todo o resto
mas mesmo assim a kirishima guardou tudo aquilo pelo verão todo
acho q a briga dela com a endo poderia ter sido pior
menos silenciosa só nessa parte
e eu acho q eu entendo o final
já q a endo nao tinha ambição nenhuma na vida
o interior não sufocava ela tanto
então nao fazia diferença ela estar lá ou não
pq nao ia estar prendendo ela de nada
e tinha mais motivos pra ela ficar do q ir embora
mesmo q a kirishima fosse embora
pq a kirishima também não deu grandes motivações de vida pra ela
só fez talvez ela acalmar
mas a endo deu uma motivação pra kirishima por isso ela saiu do interior
enfim não cai de amores por ele mas é um bom filme, é interessante👍
obs: o título é a vibe do filme, não falei muito sobre mas quem assistiu sabe que é exatamente isso
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dear god
this was nothing, i loved it so much. there is no plot, this is nothing, but my god was it good. they just keep singing, mighty keeps pointing, what is broccoli. the ending does not exist, but ive never had more fun watching a movie before. the shots take forever, again, no plot happens, but the movie sure persists. please, please watch this. it has changed my life, maybe for the worst, but god did i have fun. this is a holy experience of nothing, 10/10, im begging youWas this review helpful to you?
Worst best movie
I'm going to be honest, this movie sucks but I've never been more invested in a movie that shows actually nothing and everything at the same time. So much of nothing happens and yet I am completely attached to these characters. The scenes go on for too long with uncomfortable amounts of silence, there is barely an ending and they barely follow a story. This was the most fun I've ever had watching a movie, I would suggest it to no one and everyone at the same time. Please just watch this once, it changed my brain in a way that is actually impossible to describe and everyone needs to experience it at least once.Was this review helpful to you?
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Not worth it
I did not like how they were acting as regular friends during the whole movie, like not even accidentally touching each other the slightest, no proper conversation, nothing and then suddenly they have sex, that didn’t really make any sense to me. Also the girl is too annoying, i absolutely hated her character, although she knew jonathon had a crush on shane, she started dating shane! Also i hated the way she was placed in the middle between the two, that felt unnecessaryWas this review helpful to you?
wish it wasnt a bl tbh
i actually quite liked this cause im a fan of the genre but as a bl it didnt make much sense to me. its clearly a story about brothers and brotherly love it kinda just felt like they slapped "bl" over an existing script lol. if they left out the bl and leaned more into chosen family and stuff like that i think itd have been even better. but if you like hs delinquent movies about family bonds i think youd like it.Was this review helpful to you?
Bittersweet
I enjoyed this one and all the warmth and bittersweetness that came with it. It’s beautifully filmed and I really like how purposefully opaque and unreliable the story-telling is.Compared to the original Chinese movie, this adaptation does seem a little more buttoned-up and less raw, which could be a negative. But on the other hand, I also found it to be much less frustrating — so it turned out to be quite an even trade I guess.
Ultimately, I still liked this one; I’ve been in the middle of the book for quite a while and now I feel more motivation to pick it up again.
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Sad I didn’t love it
Went into this one with sky high expectations considering the glowing reviews and the Zodiac comparison (a movie I really liked), but it ended up not working for me.I like the themes surrounding the investigation and who was accused of being the culprit, but I couldn’t get myself invested in any of the characters’ psychologies, and none of the humor landed. I thought this would be right up my alley but it felt really slow throughout and didn’t have the investigative tension I hoped for.
My favorite scene is the final scene.
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NOT UR AVERAGE BRAINLESS ZOMBIE!!
Bro I just started this movie with zero expectations and it absolutely blew my mind like on the surface it looks like a typical zombie flick but it is so so far from ordinary... it's a masterpiece.. completely took me off guard in the best possible way.. the whole narrative structure the smooth transitions between different phases and overall plot is insanely wild and well planned... what really blew my mind was the concept behind why the virus was created in the first place.. suh yeong chul.. his absolute desperation for that perfect communication and his whole mindset give the story such a unique depth.. instead of giving us brainless creatures that can be easily fooled in most zombie survival movies.. these infected actually function through this terrifying Wi-Fi type of network operating under a single leader who controls and directs them all and on top of that he was portrayed so well his presence his overall aura made him feel like a genuine powerful threat rather than a normal villain.. literally this movie actually gave the antagonist real intelligence and control and honestly it had so much potential and was delivered on every level... and the the pacing was also delivered amazingly.. its amazing the way they took a tired genre and turned it into this absolute masterpieceWas this review helpful to you?
Flowers blooming in the night
Another day, another Hong Sang-soo film. This time, the story revolves around a young man meeting his girlfriend's parents, along with many of the familiar themes that naturally come with such an occasion. The style remains true to the director's signature approach: minimalist scenes without cuts, relying on a static or gently panning camera that quietly follows the characters through their conversations and everyday activities. Those activities mostly consist of eating, drinking, smoking, and occasionally spending time in nature.That is also where the title, What Does That Nature Say to You, comes from. The main protagonist is deeply moved by two trees that catch his attention, as well as by a flower that continues to bloom even at night (look at the poster for the film). These moments involving nature give the film a sense of spirituality, philosophy, and poetry.
Otherwise, there is nothing particularly new comparing this to other films of the same director. The performances are very good, although there are moments when the actors seem slightly detached from the scene, despite the conversations and encounters feeling spontaneous and natural. Anyone who has introduced a partner to their parents will find plenty to relate to. At the same time, the film encourages all viewers to pay closer attention to nature and to appreciate how it can enrich and beautify our lives, while also inviting us to reflect on what we truly need in life.
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Underrated gem of a movie
You can watch it on GagaOOLala: https://www.gagaoolala.com/en/videos/5641/aichaku-2024I personally really liked it. It's a good movie, and while relying heavily on humor for the most part, it also has serious, heartfelt moments, which I can greatly appreciate.
As a person who experienced a lot of the same or highly similar situations as our main character before, I can say that this movie is a pretty nice and accurate representation of what it feels to live in a foreign country so different from your home country. While a lot of situations here are shown in more of a joking manner, they are still good enough to show the sort of things people have to go through.
I appreciate the maturity from Kumi, Ken's girlfriend. Once she realized that she and Ken have different goals for the future, Kumi chose to leave the relationship like a sane and mature adult without making a scene or accusing Ken of anything, which is always good to see.
Her brother on the other hand, though, is incredibly childish, hostile, and just weird most of the time.
Attacking and screaming at Ken after Kumi broke the things off.
Ken being the only person who actually stood up for Lucas is quite sad but also so nice of him. I really loved Ken as a character, and his growth was incredibly nice to see.
I was so happy to see so many people try to help and stand up for Lucas later on in the movie.
Overall, as I said, I really enjoyed this movie. I think it is great. It has a lot of funny and cute moments, as well as more serious and mature parts that are crucial for a movie like that. It had good representation, and I think this movie definitely deserves more recognition.
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Good take on an old classic genre
I'm not normally a fan of the zombie genre (leave that to the vampires) but waited in anticipation for this film as they're normally done better outside of the western market. And I wasn't disappointed. It was fast paced and for me, not long enough - almost as if, it was only just getting started before it finished - I wonder if there will be a Colony 2.I wasn't interested in any emotional bonding or back stories of the characters, I wasn't there to see a family drama so the extremely brief, 'bullying' back story in my opinion was utterly pointless and who cares?! You're trapped in a building where most people are rabid zombies within seconds, becoming more intelligent by the minute, and you're running for your life - 'ain't no-one got time for heart to hearts!!
The plot was engaging, trying to find the solution, the missing link, and the continual evolution of the zombies, that would have been interesting to see how far that could have progressed but, as I said, it ended far too soon with far more potential to explore.
Good acting especially by the zombies!
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