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Category Archives: Movies
Masquerade (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : The man who becomes the King – for a while
South Korean period drama “Masquerade”, which is released at South Korean theaters as “Gwanghae – the man who becomes the King” on this weekend, is ironically a humorous human drama disguising itself as a serious historic drama. It goes without … Continue reading
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Tagged Assassination, Comedy, Double, Drama, King, Real-life figure, South Korean Film
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An old master dedicated his skill
The documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is literally about a man who dreams of making sushi eve during his sleep. Jiro Ono, who was 85 when this documentary was made, runs a small but famous sushi restaurant in Tokyo, and … Continue reading
The Bourne Legacy (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : By the way, where is Bourne?
One major problem of “The Bourne Legacy” is that the movie is not so much about Jason Bourne, whose precarious quest for his identity was well told and shown in three previous films “The Bourne Identity”(2002), “The Bourne Supremacy”(2004), and … Continue reading
Pieta (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A brutal morality tale of guilt and redemption
Kim Ki-duk’s “Pieta” has the usual strengths and weaknesses I have witnessed from his films. While watching the movie at the local theater at last night, I found its premise absurd and preposterous, but I and the audiences somehow took … Continue reading
Shattered Glass (2003) ☆☆☆(3/4) : “Are you mad at me?”
If you have not heard about Stephen Glass, who was a former employee of the New Republic, you may think he is a nice lad who occasionally screws things up while you watch him at the beginning of “Shattered Glass”(2003). … Continue reading
The Turin Horse (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A farmer, his daughter, and their horse
Though being a little ponderous at times, “The Turin Horse” can be a mesmerizing experience to you if you are willing to give it a chance. The movie may bore some of you because of its very slow progression for … Continue reading
Hysteria (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Good laughs surrounding one useful tool for ladies
As the story about the invention of a certain electronic tool which has provided considerable satisfaction to women since its invention, “Hysteria” is a charming and likable comedy in spite of its vulgar aspect which naturally attracts R rating in … Continue reading
The Neighbors (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5) : They have a killer in their building
There are interesting pieces here and there in South Korean thriller movie “The Neighbours”, but the result is an uneven combination which does not fully utilize the potential in its components. This is a well-made thriller with good atmosphere and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ghost, Haunted House, Horror, Murder, Serial Killing, South Korean Film, Thriller
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Sister (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A little thief and his older sister
Simon, a young hero of “Sister”, is one of those resourceful poor kids we have seen before in other movies. He knows how to earn the money he needs, and he is very good at it. His town is near … Continue reading
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