Tag Archives: Adventure

Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974) ☆☆☆(3/4): A long but delightful romp

Posted on October 5, 2026 by kaist455

Jacques Rivette’s 1974 film “Céline and Julie Go Boating”, which came to South Korean theaters a few days ago, is a long but delightful romp. I must confess that I scratched my head more than once during its long running … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Island (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two Filipino girls tuck in a fantasy island

Posted on September 26, 2026 by kaist455

Animation feature film “Forgotten Island” is a fresh and exuberant fantasy tale which amused and engaged me a lot more than expected. Besides constantly filled with vibrant style and personality to savor, the film is also poignant as a heartfelt … Continue reading →

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The End of Oak Street (2026) ☆☆☆(3/4): A family under fantastic crisis

Posted on August 27, 2026 by kaist455

David Robert Mitchell’s latest film “The End of Oak Street” is a fairly entertaining genre piece despite not surprising me that much. Because I was exposed to its trailer more than once, I had a pretty good idea about what … Continue reading →

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Moana (2026) ☆☆(2/4): It doesn’t go far at all

Posted on July 12, 2026 by kaist455

“Moana”, which is a live-action remake version of 2016 Disney animation film of the same name, feels so thoroughly redundant from the beginning to the end that my mind frequently went stray here and there while I watched it at … Continue reading →

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Enola Holmes 3 (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A problem before her wedding

Posted on July 4, 2026 by kaist455

Netflix film “Enola Holmes 3”, which was released a few days ago, has less fun and excitement compared to its two predecessors to my little dissatisfaction. While it is supported mostly well by the plucky presence of its lead actress … Continue reading →

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Supergirl (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Superman’s messy cousin

Posted on June 25, 2026 by kaist455

“Supergirl”, another product from the DC Universe (DCU) after “Superman” (2025), has a number of right elements, but it somehow left me rather unimpressed on the whole. Probably because, like many of you, I have seen too many superhero flicks … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 5 (2026) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): It’s still going well even after three decades

Posted on June 17, 2026 by kaist455

In my review on Pixar animation film “Toy Story 4” (2019), I observed that this is pretty much like another goodbye after what was supposed to be the near-perfect ending of “Toy Story 3” (2010). That is the main reason … Continue reading →

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) ☆☆(2/4): A mediocre special episode

Posted on June 3, 2026 by kaist455

I must say this right now: “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the most tepid Star Wars flick since “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019). Thoroughly uninspired and mediocre from the beginning to the end, the movie simply … Continue reading →

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Swapped (2026) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Visually wonderful but ultimately flawed

Posted on May 2, 2026 by kaist455

Netflix animation film “Swapped”, which was released on this Friday, works whenever it pays attention to its wondrous fantasy background. Packed here and there with vivid and colorful details to notice, the film is certainly a nice eye candy for … Continue reading →

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) ☆☆(2/4): Bland and uninspired as before

Posted on April 30, 2026 by kaist455

I felt depressed as phlegmatically observing how my mind was frequently turned off as watching animation film “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”, the sequel to “The Mario Bros. Movie” (2023). I did try to focus on its barebone plot and … Continue reading →

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