I'm convinced the only people reviewing this with a score above 5 are people below the age of 5.
The story pacing was horrid. The acting felt so odd and confusing at parts. I.U just slowly disappeared in the film ( I guess because she didn't want to be attached to this project anymore) and no matter how handsome Seo Jun is it was terrible.Plot holes galore. For example it was set in 2010 yet the one football team shown in the start and end didn't even exist until 2020. Weird scene of a woman being sexually harassed just so we could see Seo Jun as a hero? Awful.
I never leave reviews or comments on shows/movies but god seeing the comment section for this film is so biased I thought you future viewers deserved some honesty. It was horrible.
Don't watch it and if you do only watch it for the first 5 minutes to see Kang Haneul.
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Not what I ecpected from the synopsis.
I started out to watch this movie just for IU, as I am a UAENA, but the story was so amazing that it increased my experience sooo much. The story was so beautiful, and all the character's hardships were portrayed in a subtle and easy to understand way instead of a heartbreaking way. As far as I have seen IU, she has acted as a sad or arrogant character but this movie give me a new outlook towards how IU can act, and she was amazing in this movie. The same applies to Park seo joon, this was a new character he portrayed and he played it amazingly. The rest of the cast was also amazing as they portrayed their characters in a amazing way. Overall this was an amazing movie, thou I did expect some romance.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Good Enough
Korean Movie " Dream " is a classic feel good melodrama with a heartwarming plot.The movie is enjoyable at first, though it would have been nice if they didn't focus only on a few characters and give some background and some screentime to the rest of the team's players. There were also a few funny jokes that spiced up the story.
It does get a bit boring towards the end, though the ending was a happy and satisfying one full of emotional scenes.
The performances, in addition, were enjoyable by everyone in the cast and the characters were interesting.
So, overall, five out of ten.
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Overall a sweet movie to watch for a Saturday or Sunday matinee. Nothing special but I did like the cast and characters. PSJ was really good as Hong Dae. I really liked the relationship between Hyo Bong and his daughter Eun Hye and how they showed that just b/c he was homeless he loved his daughter and wasn't a deadbeat and she loved him too.
I liked how it was about redemption for some of the team members and wanting to belong for some of the other team members. That's what sports do. They bring people together. Especially, big sporting, international team events. It's the collective rooting for the home team or the underdogs that we all really love.
8/26/23
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Un drame social sous couvert d'un des sports les plus populaires au monde
Avec ses personnages riches et attachants, Lee Byeong Hun livre un joli drame social au travers d'une équipe de sans-abris qui retrouve l'espoir d'une vie meilleure.Qu'on aime ou pas le football, on ne peut nier son impact sur une nation. Le meilleur exemple reste l'engouement des gens (même les plus novices) lors d'une Coupe du Monde. Véhiculer des messages via ce sport est donc une idée simple, mais honnête dans sa démarche et c'est ce qu'offre Dream.
Loin de nous dérouler le tapis rouge ou les coupes de cristal, c'est un film qui ne va pas au-delà de ce qu'il prétend être. Et si c'était vous ? Et si demain, vous étiez à la rue ? Au travers de différentes histoires, on découvre des destins tragiques om tout bascule en un claquement de doigt. Aujourd'hui, vous avez tout. Mais qu'en sera-t-il de demain ? Lee Byeong Hun livre un regard fort sur les SDF et la façon dont une vie peut changer en un rien de temps.
Ainsi, les valeurs humaines priment sur le sport. De ce fait, on sent un manque de réalisme côté sport bien que cela n'impacte en rien le message véhiculé.
En bref, une comédie à la fois sociale et humaine toute en légèreté.
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It was fine but I think it could've been better.
I enjoyed the movie, especially the chaotic bickering of the entire cast but mainly IU and Seo-Joon's characters. My only problem with this movie is the way they wrapped up some of the characters' story. I liked In-sun's story so I was kind of anticipating how will they wrap it up but it left me confused at the end; Was his encounter with the girl from the Japan team just an imagination or something? That's how I see it given that he also saw her image on that girl who bought a magazine from him at the very end of the movie. Also, I feel like some of the characters backstory was lacking (the gangster guy and the gay character) compared to the others (the IMF uncle/ the construction worker uncle). All in all I still consider this film worth watching, there are a lot of moments that will make you emotional and ecstatic.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
the pluses = the whole movie (i don't like sports, it bores me). u will Never catch me watching any type of sport where a bunch or people (regardless of gender) r running after a ball. the only sports i've watched to date (if u can call them so...) r movies/drama's themed around them. so as far as i am concerned, this was a gem of a movie.
usually in movies like this, the underdog comes out on top & does a 180 by the end - this is a bit different in that accord, but still really enjoyed this movie, very funny & yet touchingly realistic at points. don't think there is a character i disliked. there a load of character's with heartbreaking backstories & i teared up more then once.
know everyone was waiting to watch this was cause of the mains (which were the ones that brought this movie to my attention) but i loved that even though Park Seo Joon & IU r the mains (& do play a main role) they don't take away from any of the other character's screen time - everyone gets a time to shine.
a feel good movie for sure, wholeheartedly recommend & this going on my rewatch list 💖
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To leave a record, or to leave a memory? This is up to your decision.
Underdog story will never disappoint a sentimental folk like me. Surprisingly touching, taking into consideration we never get that deep into the backstory of any of the characters. Still managed to make me cry.What Dream did best was presenting unique and fun characters and milking everything they could from all of the different dynamics they presented with each other. Hong Dae and So Min's fake positive attitude and sarcastic comments behind the scenes were amazing. Bum Su having the delulu rivalry against Hong Dae made me laugh more than once. Hyo Bong and Eun Hye were adorable with their sweet and caring family bond. The production had good bricks and they built a solid home out of it.
The thing that I was the most afraid of was the potential negative portrayal of the homelessness - it’s easy to fall into stereotypes while making a movie that centers around it. With the variety of different stories, they did a fairly good job showing that it is not a simple issue, and sometimes your economic situation is not the result of your wrong actions. Sometimes a tragedy happens when you are young and you have no means to support yourself. Sometimes bad people use your kindness. And sometimes you do something bad and have to face the negative consequences.
The performances were amazing - not surprising looking at the cast. There is something about Park Seo Joon’s image, that even when he plays what seems like an asshole, you still like him. I was honestly quite surprised with Lee Hyun Woo and how much he was able to transform his whole demeanor to fit Kim In Sun. The same year he played Bo Gyum in A Good Day to Be a Dog - these two characters could not be less similar to each other, yet he molded himself to fit them both perfectly.
At the end of the day, it’s just a fun and entertaining watch. The comedy fits my taste perfectly, the moving scenes were placed in just the right moments to touch me, the ending was heartwarming. It’s a feel-good movie about the underdog with exaggerated characters and positive impact.
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Broken dreams and second chances
In this film about broken dreams and second chances, a professional football player finds himself in a difficult position due to a mix of bad decisions and bad luck. He also has no real support system in his mother (who is on the run for scamming people) and his agency wants him to quit the sport to become a celebrity.Is in this moment of his life that to rehabilitate his image he is forced to become the coach of a football team conformed by homeless men that will compete on a charity tournament.
Reluctantly, he learns the reasons why these men found themselves living in the streets. Addiction, bad decisions, abandonment, grief, among other motives. What they all have in common is that through this tournament they are looking to become a better version of themselves.
To record every moment of their journey, a documentary director (deep in student debt and stress) needs to find the right angle to have this film be a success for her and them.
It’s through teamwork and sharing their problems, that this team of odd men out find -perhaps for the first time in their lives- a real support system and even a family.
Dream is a solid comedy with really touching moments that brought some tears to my eyes. The film tries to shed some light on current social issues in South Korea through the housing problem these men are going through.
Park Seo Joon gives a good performance going from disheartened to finding a new dream and people to fight for. His chemistry with IU is hilarious to watch as they play entirely platonic teammates throwing jabs at each other, even long after they start to get along.
IU’s character as the documentary director who is forced to believe in herself into success is both fun and oh, so real.
The heart of the film, however, is Heo Joon Seok, whose character never lost hope and fought from beginning to end so the team could achieve their dream. The rest of the actors bring some emotions though the respective stories that makes the comedy more grounded.
Overall, I enjoyed this film.
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It took me two and a half watches, and idk how long it’s been since it aired but it took that long to motivate me to watch
This is actually my kind of story especially being based on real events, the unusual friendships and the underdogs, but idk it didn’t feel too deep and emotional it felt basic and flat, no real presence to the characters and no connection
Iu is adorable and I’ve missed her in dramaland
I don’t think her movies are that well made, tho I do blame the lack of female empowerment in movies more than dramas, you literally can’t ever find female centered movies or female characters that aren’t a side pretty face
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Good feel movie
The beginning was a little slow and boring, I had a hard time continuing it and took a long pause in the middle of it but once you let it flow, things get a lot more interesting especially once they start showing the players’ background stories!The final match scenes were so fun and interesting to watch, my eyes were glued to the screen and I really like how realistic everything was done. Obviously they had no chance at winning but the one goal shot celebration was such a nice add, i really liked the ending!
The trope new found family are hard to do well but they really did capture the chemistry and relationships between the characters.
I recommend watching this even if it is a bit slow and boring at start!
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That's unexpected but this movie is a win for me
Honestly, went in for IU and Park SeoJoon but this was an unexpected delight. As much as I love Korean dramas, I have a pretty traumatizing experience with Korean movies where I always end up feeling, 'what the hell did I just watch for 2 hours?' So if a Korean movie makes sense to me, I am easily satisfied. With that being said, is this movie perfect? Far from it. But did I enjoy watching it? Hell yeah.The plot is kind of straight to the point. It's exactly as described but what made it fun for me is the journey of watching the characters grow. It didn't exactly start with a noble intention but they didn't know that they'll find meaning in creating the team, training with the team, and playing with the team. And with those little backstories from everyone, a perfect recipe to make someone cry. It just really felt natural to me like I was part of them so this is really heartwarming to me.
Other people say this movie was overrated. I'm not too sure about the technicalities of the elements of a movie but as an audience, if you're able to capture my emotions -- make me feel excited, cry and laugh then it's a damn great movie and I'm giving credit to it definitely. Plus the iconic 'fck u' scene of IU and Park SeoJoon. I can't get enough really.
I definitely recommend this movie if you just want something lighthearted that will warm your heart as well. This is definitely one of the best Korean movies I've seen.
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