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Escape from Mogadishu (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): They must stick together for their escape

Posted on July 30, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Escape from Mogadishu” is a gritty and intense action thriller flick which is loosely based on a real-life story between South and North Korean embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1991. While often reminiscent of a bunch of … Continue reading →

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Action Hero (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little goofy college action comedy

Posted on July 25, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Action Hero” is a little goofy mix of action and comedy which turns out to be more likable than I expected. While I often shook up my head as observing all those silly moments generated among … Continue reading →

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Black Widow (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Black Widow’s family reunion

Posted on July 8, 2021 by kaist455

“Black Widow”, the first film in the Phase Four of Marvel Cinematic Universe, is an entertaining product which finally puts its criminally under-utilized heroine at the center after many delays. While it is occasionally limited by its obligatory connections with … Continue reading →

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Riders of Justice (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A whimsical tale of grief and vengeance

Posted on June 2, 2021 by kaist455

Danish film “Riders of Justice” is an unorthodox mix of drama, comedy, and violence which will catch you off guard more than once during your viewing. As deftly swinging back and forth between dark offbeat comedy and serious revenge drama, … Continue reading →

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The Army of the Dead (2021) ☆☆(2/4): Zack Snyder back in zombieland

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

Zack Snyder’s new film “The Army of the Dead”, which was released on Netflix two days ago, is excessive and self-indulgent. Although you will be not disappointed at all if you simply want to see lots of zombies swiftly eliminated … Continue reading →

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Fast & Furious 9 (2021) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Another family problem….

Posted on May 19, 2021 by kaist455

My mind kept going somewhere while watching “Fast & Furious 9”, whose theatrical release was unfortunately delayed more than once due to several reasons including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic before eventually released in South Korean theaters today. Yes, there are … Continue reading →

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): One wacky family adventure

Posted on May 5, 2021 by kaist455

Animation feature film “The Mitchells vs. the Machines”, which was released on Netflix on last Friday, is wacky, speedy, and colorful from the beginning to the end, and it may be pretty dizzy and exhausting for some of you. As … Continue reading →

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Nobody (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Bob Odenkirk with a particular set of skills

Posted on April 8, 2021 by kaist455

“Nobody” is exactly what I expected from its trailer, and it did its job well enough to satisfy and entertainment me despite not surprising me that much. Again, we are served with a shamelessly brutal and violent action flick about … Continue reading →

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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): The Clash of Titans

Posted on March 26, 2021 by kaist455

“Godzilla vs. Kong” overwhelmed me more than once, and I sort of admired that. Like its predecessor “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019), the movie relentlessly flaunts excessiveness and outrageousness from the beginning to the end, and I finally came … Continue reading →

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sincerely excessive to say the least

Posted on March 22, 2021 by kaist455

“Zach Snyder’s Justice League” is sincerely excessive to say the least. Although I felt rather tired as going through its exciting but exhausting final hour, I must admit that, thanks to its considerably extended scope in terms of story and … Continue reading →

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