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Unlocked(2023) Korean Movie Review
The central idea behind this movie revolves around the terrifying notion of someone having unrestricted access to your smartphone and the havoc they could wreak on your life. The plot…
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Decision to Leave(2022) Korean Movie Review
“Decision to leave” is a film with a very complicated plot, and I am not sure I really understand every twist of it. There is an alibi that doesn’t seem…
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The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure is a wacky, high-octane swashbuckling adventure full of cartoonish action and silly gags. It is nothing we haven’t seen before but has an entertaining…
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The Girl on a Bulldozer(2022) Movie Review
Go into “The Girl on a Bulldozer” expecting a gritty crime thriller and one is most likely to be disappointed. Yes, there are bulldozers, but the girl gets on one…
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Commitment(2013) Korean Movie Review
The son and daughter of a falsely-accused North Korean traitor are imprisoned for their father’s crime; one day, the son is given the chance to not only earn their freedom,…
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In Our Prime(2022) Korean Movie
(no spoilers)Short review: Very good film. Do not let the language discourage you. Good balance of emotion, story, and character development throughout the film. At minimum its worth the ~$5…
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The Cursed Dead Man’s Prey
High action Korean films have been exploding into cinemas, carving themselves a unique niche in this popular genre. The latest action offering – The Curse: Dead Man’s Prey – also capitalises on…
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Hostage: Missing Celebrity
With a relatively modest 1.6 million admissions at South Korean theaters, “Hostage: Missing Celebrity” wasn’t the champion at the summer box office this year. This is a bit surprising, given that Hwang Jung-min is…
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Escape from Mogadishu(2021) Movie Review
Escape From Mogadishu is South Korea’s Argo. Director Ryoo Seung-wan has masterfully told the dramatic story of the 1990 revolution in Somalia and the impact of the Diplomatic missions of…
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My Name(2021) Korean Web Series
First up; Han So Hee is an amazing actress and she show her full range in the first episode which is one of the many reason that episode is so…
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