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Daily Archives: January 20, 2015
The Judge (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A prodigal lawyer son returning to his hometown
Some movies are so predictable and transparent in their handling of story and characters that I sometimes shake my head as observing their glaring clumsiness on the screen. Although it is not a lousy film, I shook my head … Continue reading
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : The matter of Blood and Family
South Korean film “Chronicle of a Blood Merchant” is funny and lightweight at first, and I enjoyed its comic moments with smile and amusement. Unfortunately, its plot becomes clunky after taking a sudden melodramatic turn around its third act, and … Continue reading
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