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Una storia d'amore realistica

Una storia romantica che si sviluppa con i soliti cliché. L'incontro fortuito, la conoscenza e gli interessi comuni che li avvicinano, i gesti romantici (come lui che le asciuga i capelli....)
tutto sembra nella norma e a tratti un po' noioso, con ritmi lenti.
poi inizia la routine, l'abitudine e il cambiamento inevitabile nella vita di ognuno di noi.
nella vita di coppia il problema é proprio questo: se si cambia da soli, se la routine diventa abitudine e non si cerca piú di condividere interessi con il proprio partner.
Questa in realtá si dimostra essere una storia sulla fine.
sulla fine dei sentimenti, cosa normalissima, ma che non si è abituati a vedere sullo schermo di un cinema dove si preferisce risaltare l'esaltante bellezza dell'amore e del lieto fine.
una fine che puó essere dolce e la giusta scelta per noi stessi, per la nostra felicitá, se solo troviamo il coraggio di fare un passo indetro ,di ammettere ció che proviamo e di lasciar andare se l'amore é finito.

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Nada espetacular.

Depois de assistir ao clássico Tell me That You Love Me, fui caçando os trabalhos de Jung Woo Sung, e foi por conta disto que iniciei esse filme.

Não havia lido a sinopse, só me joguei e fiquei surpresa pela existência de um lado negro no decorrer da história. E também admirada ao ver uma produção coreana sem qualquer tipo de pudor. Acho que foi uma das primeiras que vi nesse estilo.

Não achei nada demais o desenvolver da história, na verdade é um velho clichê. Uma história no qual o objetivo era se vingar do homem que lhe fez promessas e distruiu sua vida. Se bem que houve partes até pesadas. Não foi um filme espetacular!

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Hijack 1971 is a movie about a plane hijacking incident, a plot that's been done many times. However, for me, "Hijack 1971" creates a different impression after watching it. Why? Because the main characters, both the protagonist and antagonist, have clear backgrounds, and the performances of Ha Jungwoo and Yeo Jingoo make this a very good movie. So this movie is not just about " surviving" the hijacked plane situation.

I also really enjoyed the supporting characters played by Chae Soobin, Lim Semi, Kim Dongwook, and Moon Woojin. Even though they don't have as much screen time as Jingoo or Jungwoo, their roles add to the movie's atmosphere.

I can't comment much on the technical aspects, but I am quite impressed with the cinematography. The camera movements dramatize the scenes (both outside and inside the plane). The unique costume design, which accurately represents the past, adds a plus point to the movie as well.

This movie is perfect for your weekend, with a mix of suspense and emotion. Enjoy watching!

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You either love it or hate it

If you plan to watch this movie with the mindset that it's gonna be the typical Korean romcom
this movie is probably not for you!
I went in with no expectations but I enjoyed every second of it.

This movie is one of the most realistic depictions of modern relationships I have ever watched.
Don't expect any grand gestures or a romance that will make your heart flutter.
But despite that and what some other reviews say, it was never boring.
The plot kept me intrigued, while it injected a lot of comedy that made me laugh uncontrollably.

The plot twist was AMAZING, but its not a very vital part of the story I would have enjoyed it, with or without it.
It just introduced an extra layer to the story which I found fun but not ground breaking.

Krystal was so natural in this I loved her character !!!

*spoilers from here*
This movie is more about the emotional needs and expectations within a relationship and what happens if they are not met.
Nobody was a bad person and they both tried to make it work. The ML was not insightful to realise the hurt he caused by the daily stressors that put a huge dent in their relationship. The mundane state of most relationships was not the fault of either of them cause if both people don't actively try to improve it, it could only lead to sourness. The romcom ending would have been for the ML to meet FL at the airport and for them to have happily ever after but it was already too late, the FL realised that the trust was already broken and she already found comfort in someone who meets her needs.

To people who said that this movie was about cheating ... I never though either of them cheated, they just naturally developed a connection with two different people, but if you watch back neither of them had a slight interest in taking things further and developing a romantic relationship with the 2nd leads. Only after they broke up they tried to move on.

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it has a kind of unbeatable innocence

As many viewers pointed already, this teen movie is quite tropey... Well, maybe we should use some other word instead, like - conformist, standard, predictable or whatever. But this is not at all bothersome, it is just what we expect to see from a teenage romantic movie, so it meets our expectations somehow.
The saving grace of this movie is the fresh approach - genuine young actors, ordinary life events, relatable series of events... All in all, a nice journey towards growing up.
It's hard to point the magical charm of this movie.
One thing i personally dont like in dramas is going down the memory lane... I mean, the past is there, just find another way to relate to it - if necessary - than opening this bracket.
Not sure abt rewatching, but glad to have spent a relaxing afternoon over it.

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considering this movie came out in 2015, if you're watching it now, it might feel kinda weird but honestly, it's funny. being friends and growing up together, it's understandable they feel safe and comfortable with each other. but yeah, Rita started all this because he felt sorry for Achida and didn't realize how much he actually cared for Hatori. but I'm glad Hatori and Hiromitsu Kosuke had their time together, doing fun stuff, and Hiromitsu Kosuke was brave enough to ask about Hatori's true feelings, showing how sincere he is. Hiromitsu really loves her, then Hatori and Rita are better together, while Hiromitsu Kosuke deserves someone better!

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"Grant all children a place in your heart, and regard the elderly as your own"

Song of China was difficult to rate as it was a film fragment with at least one reel missing. The beginning and ending seemed to be intact, but there was a bridge of information needed to make some connections. During a time when leftist movies were being made this film called people to return to traditional values and highlighted the moral superiority of rural life. It was the first Chinese film to be shown in the USA, but it also suffered from Hollywood interference with the story editing and subtitles.

A dying father beseeches his son to “Grant all children a place in your heart, and regard the aged as your own.” The son and his young family move to the city in search of better opportunities. During the early days of the Republic, his son marries. The new couple spends most of their time partying, leaving their baby in the grandparents’ care. After a time, the father decides to move them back to a rural life. He and his wife guide their grandson, teaching him Confucian values. When the father sees poor peasants outside the window as a raucous party held by his son rages on, he determines to open an orphanage and school to comply with his father’s dying wishes.

The conflicts between the generations, traditional vs modern values, and city vs country life all played out in this story of 3 generations in a family. I’m sure there was a political motivation for the return to traditional virtues, but I’m not well versed enough in the history to make an informed discussion of it.

I did find a 1936 *NYT’s review interesting. It said "The subtitles were more Chinese in flavor than the performances." The subtitles were actually translated how Americans thought the Chinese talked in a much more flowery way. The reviewer was expecting Chinese Opera style acting and found the acting to be subdued. The acting is what I liked. In early American silent films, the acting could be hammy and overdone. I quite enjoy the often more realistic acting of Chinese and Japanese silent films.

The film I watched was the shortened 45-minute version and was badly degraded. The music was appropriate though I don’t know if it was original. There is a 65-minute version somewhere. While it could be heavy-handed with the filial piety sermonizing it still had entertaining moments and was an interesting snapshot of how some people felt during this time of transition.

16 July 2024


*https://www.nytimes.com/1936/11/10/archives/song-of-china-an-allchinese-silent-picture-has-a-premiere-here-at.html

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Should focus on 1 story

The concept is interesting and the actors are all great, but this movie should have 1 story. The issue with Wonderland is trying to present too many stories instead of focusing on one.
I particularly only cared about the couple story. The idea of Tae Joo waking up and Jeongin having to deal with the not so perfect reality while not wanting to let go of Wonderland Tae Joo was the best part of the movie. Two hours developing that story would make the movie so much better. But I would understand the movie also focusing only on the mom/daughter/grandmother story. That version could also feature a bit of the Wonderland employees, maybe just not trying to pull their family into the story too.
The other small Wonderland plots only waste time and don’t give us anything special.

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Eu chorei muito

No outro dia quando estava prestes a dormir vi um vídeo sobre esta curta e decidi vê-lo. Pensei que seria aborrecido, mas depois mudei a minha maneira de pensar.
Começarei por falar sobre os meus primeiros pensamentos ao visualizá-lo. Ao início quando vi o rapaz na cama pensei, meu Deus, ele morre no início, mas depois esqueci-me ata que ficou doente. Gostei muito de como foi e no final chorei, não por causa da morte, mas por causa da miúda.
Por outro lado, o desempenho é muito bom. Se fossem piores atores, isto não chegaria tanto aos nossos corações.
Só isso, espero que gostassem tanto como do que eu gostei. beijos

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great movie about AI

I find the advancements in Artificial Intelligence both fascinating and concerning, so i enjoyed watching this film. Wonderland beautifully captures the complex interplay between AI and human emotions, basically humans’ need for genuine connection and belonging.

I found Wonderland so touching, and dramatic and times. i loved the cast and l the acting was good… BUT, I found the storytelling a bit confusing, which might be due to the poor translation (and sometimes lack of translation) of complex words. i think I would enjoy it more as a book rather than as a movie.

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One of the best Korean movie I have ever seen

"Everytime I watched Space Sweepers, I cried ?? It is SO emotional and fun, This is such a worth watching Korean movie, One of my favs. Everyone played their role wonderfully. The story is gripping, the visuals are stunning, and the characters are deeply relatable. The blend of action, humor, and heartfelt moments makes it a cinematic gem. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a touching and exciting film experience! Just make sure to have tissues nearby. This is the best korean movie. Song Joong-Ki and Kim Tae-ri and the cast were extraoridinary. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Can't hold the candle in front of other Parts

The Roundup series is pretty interesting. New Story in each part with next characters and villains. But what I don't like is the decreasing reputation of villain.
Part 1 villain was tactical and adamant, Part 2 villain was the most scary psychopath, while Part 3 got the smartest villain. But in this Part, Villain lacked any presence at all. He kept the straight baby face, which is not very suitable for Antagonists. The Hero, Do Seok, is consistent but it's the villains who add value in the movie. The more cunning they are, the more fun it is to watch. Part 4 villain was just a fluke. He was neither a psycho nor intelligent. The only redeeming thing about him is fearlessness. That's his x factor, which is if you think about, is common in every villain. They don't fear hence they break laws.

Second was the choreography. The fight part was lackluster. Even the last fight looks pale in comparison to what Jang Chen did at the airport. So that was another let down. It was an okayish movie with not much of chase. There was chase but very mediocre compared to Part-1 & 2.

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