Category Archives: Movies

Ted (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He isn’t as cute as he looks

Posted on September 28, 2012 by kaist455

I usually watched trailers with open mind, but, in case of the trailer of “Ted”, I was unsure about whether its premise would work. Think about it; a living teddy bear who behaves like a mean stand-up comedian frequently shocking … Continue reading →

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Brave (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : She deserves her next adventures

Posted on September 27, 2012 by kaist455

I have never imagined the day will come – the day when I struggle to find any way possible to talk about a Pixar animation. I cannot deny that “Brave” is a good animation film which can be enjoyed by … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Long night’s journey into day

Posted on September 22, 2012 by kaist455

It is quite a long night for them. They have been going around the wide area for hours, but they have not yet found what they are looking for. The sky gets darker, and they become more bored, tired, and … Continue reading →

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Masquerade (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : The man who becomes the King – for a while

Posted on September 14, 2012 by kaist455

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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Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An old master dedicated his skill

Posted on September 14, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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The Bourne Legacy (2012) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : By the way, where is Bourne?

Posted on September 9, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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Pieta (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A brutal morality tale of guilt and redemption

Posted on September 7, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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Shattered Glass (2003) ☆☆☆(3/4) : “Are you mad at me?”

Posted on September 1, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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The Turin Horse (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A farmer, his daughter, and their horse

Posted on August 31, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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Hysteria (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Good laughs surrounding one useful tool for ladies

Posted on August 29, 2012 by kaist455

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 →

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