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Category Archives: Movies
Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : New players and some old players
South Korean film “Tazza: The Hidden Card” is another fun game of greed and crime with a number of new players and several old players ready to play their risky game. While it does not surpass the previous film, it … Continue reading
Lucy (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Bound for 100%
Rarely do we come across a wild, crazy movie like “Lucy”, which is utterly preposterous and ridiculous from the start but is also amusing and entertaining for its willing attitude to push a silly but interesting science fiction premise all … Continue reading
My Brilliant Life (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : An aging kid with young parents
The young hero of “My Brilliant Life” is an ideal son any parents want to have. Ah-reum is a smart boy who has lots of interest in astronomy, and he also shows his potential as a writer. When we meet … Continue reading
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The Fault in Our Stars (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Meet Cute – with cancer
We may die at any moment, but the young couple in “The Fault in Our Stars” knows that truth too well because of their illness. It is always possible that they may die sooner than they expect, so they want … Continue reading
The King of Jokgu (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Let me play Jokgu!
Before talking about South Korean film “The King of Jokgu”, I must confess to you that I do not know anything about “Jokgu”, a Korean term for foot volley. I have never played it with others, and I have never … Continue reading
The Missing Picture (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Memories of a genocide
The documentary film “The Missing Picture” attempts an unconventional approach for its grim historical subject. Mainly through its simple but delicate presentation of clay figurine dioramas, it conveys to us the personal memories of pain and horror from one of … Continue reading
Starred Up (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : He finally meets his match – his dad
While it is a mix of familiar elements to be expected from its main subjects, “Starred Up” is a compelling mix to watch none the less. Mainly through its violent young antihero with issues, it transfers us into a harsh, … Continue reading
Ida (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A nun’s journey
Polish film “Ida” looks so simple and concise that describing its plot will not be enough to explain why it is one of the most memorable experiences of this year. I initially observed the movie with admiration toward its impressive … Continue reading
The Normal Heart (2014) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Their fight against a plague – and the system
HBO TV movie “The Normal Heart” is frequently blatant in its melodramatic approach, but there is a big heart palpitating with emotional truths inside its story, and we cannot ignore what it wants to tell us. We can clearly see … Continue reading
