Tag Archives: Comedy

Killer Joe (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : They had it coming, you know

Posted on March 6, 2013 by kaist455

 “Killer Joe” is an unpleasant crime movie about unpleasant people, but you may admire its no-hold-barred approach to its twisted story. I must warn you that watching it is not a pleasant experience, but it is not a dreadful experience … Continue reading →

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Nobody’s Daughter Haewon (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : She’ll probably be all right in the end.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by kaist455

“Nobody’s Daughter Heawon” is another small, lightweight work from South Korean director Hong Sang-soo which does not escape from our expectation much. Again, we are treated with the familiar elements from his previous works: drinking, problematic romantic relationship, and funny … Continue reading →

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How to Use Guys with Secret Tips (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Don’t judge it by its cover

Posted on February 15, 2013 by kaist455

I have never read those self-help books, but I know one thing for sure: they are pretty useless guides which only waste your money and time. Although I must confess that my nerdy life of 30 years are mostly filled … Continue reading →

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Run to the South (2013) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : Going his way to the South

Posted on February 8, 2013 by kaist455

Although you cannot wholly agree with what he thinks and believes, the hero of South Korean comedy movie “Run to the South” is an interesting man to observe. He just wants to live his life in his own way, but … Continue reading →

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Miracle in Cell No.7 (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : I am Yong-goo

Posted on February 1, 2013 by kaist455

After 20 minutes it began, I concluded that I was not a good target audience for South Korean comedy film “Miracle in Cell No.7”. I understood what it intended to be, but I kept annoyed by its blatant comic/melodramatic approach … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A conventional but offbeat rom-com

Posted on January 18, 2013 by kaist455

 I have heard from many people that “Silver Linings Playbook” is a conventional romantic comedy. They are right about that, but, as they also pointed out in their praises, the movie is a conventional romantic comedy stuffed with offbeat charms … Continue reading →

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Cloud Atlas (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Life is full of make-ups

Posted on January 10, 2013 by kaist455

“Cloud Atlas” is something you do not often encounter at theater: an ambitiously epic folly which will dazzle or bore you at the big screening room. Though I am not entirely sure about my opinion on this giant messy tapestry, … Continue reading →

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My FFC review for Nameless Gangsters(2012)

Posted on January 2, 2013 by kaist455

My Far-flung correspondent review for “Nameless Gangster”(2012) has just been posted. If you want to read it, click here. The review was revised from my original review written in February 2012.

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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : He wants to be a good guy this time

Posted on December 19, 2012 by kaist455

 Disney’s new digital animation film “Wreck-It Ralph” reaches to my nostalgia with a handful of video games I played during my childhood and adolescent years. I had little interest on playing video games unlike my schoolmates, but I was drawn … Continue reading →

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Our Idiot Brother (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Our lovable Ned

Posted on December 2, 2012 by kaist455

Ned Rochlin is your average lovable idiot. He is a nice and pleasant dude, but the problem is that he trusts people a little too much and he thinks a little too less about what he says and does. The … Continue reading →

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