Category Archives: Movies

The Life of Chuck (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): He contains multitudes…

Posted on November 27, 2025 by kaist455

Mike Flanagan’s latest film “The Life of Chuck”, which won the People’s Choice Award when it was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in last year, interested me for what it is about and then touched me for how … Continue reading →

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Zootopia 2 (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): More animals, more worlds (and I like it more)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by kaist455

Disney animation feature film “Zootopia 2” has more animals and worlds to present, and I like it more. While it will still take some time for you to accept its rather shaky background premise, the film fills its animal fantasy … Continue reading →

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Train Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The life of a haunted man

Posted on November 25, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix film “Train Dreams”, which unfortunately did not get a chance for theatrical release in South Korea before eventually being released on Netflix on last Friday, is a mesmerizing work of poetic atmosphere and details to be appreciated. Clearly influenced … Continue reading →

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Gattaca (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a genetically brave new world

Posted on November 23, 2025 by kaist455

Andrew Niccol’s 1997 film “Gattaca”, which happens to be re-released in selected theaters in South Korea a few days ago, still throws interesting questions for us. Even after more than 25 years after it came out, the movie remains to … Continue reading →

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Wicked: For Good (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A bit more serious now…

Posted on November 20, 2025 by kaist455

“Wicked: For Good” surely attempts to defy gravity more than its predecessor, but it does not fly that high in my humble opinion. There are several lovely musical moments fueled by the undeniable presence and talent of its two main … Continue reading →

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The beginning of an ambitious trilogy

Posted on November 19, 2025 by kaist455

Revisiting Peter Jackson’s 2001 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings”, which was recently re-released in selected South Korean theaters, felt like a task to me at first. After all, more than 20 years have passed … Continue reading →

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Being Eddie (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Safely being Murphy

Posted on November 17, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix documentary film “Being Eddie”, which was released on last Wednesday, will not impress you that much, especially if you are familiar with all those safe celebrity documentaries during last several years. Although its titular figure seems quite ready to … Continue reading →

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In Your Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little dreamy adventure

Posted on November 16, 2025 by kaist455

Netflix animation feature film “In Your Dreams”, which was released on last Friday, overcomes its conventional aspect via its sincere handling of story and characters. Although the overall result is still not exactly fresh, the story is fairly entertaining in … Continue reading →

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Ballard of a Small Player (2025) ☆☆(2/4): Farrell sweats a lot here…

Posted on November 16, 2025 by kaist455

Edward Berger’s latest film “Ballard of a Small Player”, which was released on Netflix a few weeks ago, is one of the most well-made bad films of this year. While there are several top-notch technical aspects to admire to some … Continue reading →

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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): After a terminal diagnosis

Posted on November 16, 2025 by kaist455

Documentary film “Come See Me in the Good Light”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few days ago, is about one loving couple coping with the impending end of their long relationship due to a terminal illness. As following … Continue reading →

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