It’s so adorable and I highly recommend to everyone!! The acting , the story , everything’s amazing. The way the two leads’ friendship and love develops, the way we fall in love with the characters and want them so badly to be together but the damn timing just isn’t right each time, really gets the viewer involved. I had all the feels. *Spoiler* I was … Continue reading On Your Wedding Day (2018)
he original title was Bad Police, but then changed to Jo Pil Ho: The Dawning Rage. I think this is a clever idea. It changes something that sounds generic into something more personal and intriguing. Jo Pil Ho is a fascinating character. And Lee Sun Kyun did an amazing job portraying it. A dirty cop who is rude and always up to no good. The … Continue reading Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage (2019)
Making good chicken is not an expressionless pursuit of frozen poultry, cellophane wrap and robotic assembly. A true cook understands that preparing a dish is a sacred art, honorific in the exchange of life. Excellent preparation and strategically calculated ingredients make for a perfectly balanced marinate sauce over succulent (yet crispy) chicken. This chicken is neither over or under fried, the sauce isn’t too sweet, … Continue reading Extreme Job (2019)
It’s a generalization to be sure, but there are few things finer and more consistently entertaining than South Korean thrillers. From their focus on twisty narratives, knife fights, and frenzied fight action to their unrestrained tonal elasticity, their niche in the world of international cinema is more secure and reliable than most. The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is the latest Korean export, and it’s a slick … Continue reading The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)
Gongjak or The Spy Gone North is a spy thriller that looks at the complex political world of North and South Korea and relations during the late 1990’s. It is a mix of history and fiction in telling the story of a South Korean spy agent who goes to North Korea under the guise of a businessman through China in order to infiltrate North Korea … Continue reading The Spy Gone North (2018)
The strong chin, sleek look and deep voice of Lee Byung-hun immediately make him a charismatic figure. Whether he is slinging guns in “The Magnificent Seven” or breathing down the neck of Kyle Reese in “Terminator Genisys,” Lee’s character traits in films have mostly been like his image: a man you do not want to mess with. This aura is shattered immediately in “Keys to … Continue reading Keys to the Heart (2018)
Dong-seok Ma: He looks fit and gigantic. It’s matching script to prove his performance and he did. Kwon Yul: Well supported to justify the role. Ye-ri Han: Involving. Screenplay: Smooth Cinematography: Clear Direction: Neat Champion (2018) is an emotional South Korean sports drama. It tells the story of Korean-born arm wrestler Mark who lives a solitary life in America where he has grown up in … Continue reading Champion (2018)
