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Disorder (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A damaged soldier trying to protect

Posted on March 11, 2019 by kaist455

“Disorder” is a genre piece more thoughtful and powerful than I expected. While often tense and gripping as required, the movie relentlessly delves into its deeply troubled hero’s damaged state of mind, and the result is a compelling character study … Continue reading →

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Captain Marvel (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meet Captain Marvel

Posted on March 7, 2019 by kaist455

“Captain Marvel”, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is alternatively familiar and refreshing. Although it is your typical superhero origin story, there are a number of nice changes and variations for distinguishing itself from many other recent … Continue reading →

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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): It’s less awesome – but still fun

Posted on February 6, 2019 by kaist455

When “The Lego Movie” (2014) came in early 2014, it was one of major surprises during that year. I and others did not have much expectation at first, but, what do you know, the film turned out to be one … Continue reading →

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Close (2019) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): A passable action thriller from Nexflix

Posted on January 25, 2019 by kaist455

Netflix movie “Close”, which was released on last Friday, is a passable action thriller with some good things to be appreciated. While it does not break any new ground in its genre territory, the movie brings some nice fresh air … Continue reading →

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Take Point (2018) ☆☆(2/4): Mindless and pointless with lots of shakings and shootings

Posted on December 27, 2018 by kaist455

South Korean film “Take Point”, which was released in South Korea as “PMC: The Bunker” yesterday, is a mindless and pointless action thriller movie filled with lots of shakings and shootings. To be frank with you, I am still confused … Continue reading →

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Bumblebee (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A girl meets Bumblebee

Posted on December 25, 2018 by kaist455

When I heard about “Bumblebee” for the first time early in this year, I did not have much expectation on this prequel/spin-off of the Transformers series. After all, I suffered no less than four sequels after “Transformers” (2007) came out, … Continue reading →

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The Ballard of Buster Scruggs (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Six stories from the Coen brothers

Posted on November 20, 2018 by kaist455

The Coen brothers’ latest film “The Ballard of Buster Scruggs”, which was premiered at the Venice International Film Festival this August and was released on Netflix on last Friday, is a delightful mixed bag to amuse and entertain you a … Continue reading →

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Mandy (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A crazy, violent exercise in style and mood

Posted on October 8, 2018 by kaist455

Before watching “Mandy”, you should know what you are going to get from it. As a crazy, violent exercise in style and mood, the movie intends to strike you hard by any means necessary and some of you may not … Continue reading →

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Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Cruise in another impossible mission

Posted on July 25, 2018 by kaist455

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” did its job as spectacularly and exhilaratingly as we can expect from it. Again, the movie puts its hero into a series of breathtaking action sequences as he and his few trusted colleagues try to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018) ☆☆(2/4): Heavy is the body that wears the armour

Posted on July 25, 2018 by kaist455

Watching South Korean film “Illang: the Wolf Brigade” was a grim and ponderous experience. Although there are a number of well-made action sequences, the movie does not provide enough fun and interest to hold my attention despite its supposedly intriguing … Continue reading →

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