Tag Archives: Family

The Judge (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A prodigal lawyer son returning to his hometown

Posted on January 20, 2015 by kaist455

  Some movies are so predictable and transparent in their handling of story and characters that I sometimes shake my head as observing their glaring clumsiness on the screen. Although it is not a lousy film, I shook my head … Continue reading →

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Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : The matter of Blood and Family

Posted on January 20, 2015 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Chronicle of a Blood Merchant” is funny and lightweight at first, and I enjoyed its comic moments with smile and amusement. Unfortunately, its plot becomes clunky after taking a sudden melodramatic turn around its third act, and … Continue reading →

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American Sniper (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A Sniper’s Story

Posted on January 15, 2015 by kaist455

  As a war film, “American Sniper” is gritty and thought-provoking as steadily maintaining its unadorned and respectful attitude to its subject. While it is uncomfortable to watch at times due to its hero’s narrow viewpoint, the story feels direct … Continue reading →

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Still Alice (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Fading away from others – and herself

Posted on January 13, 2015 by kaist455

 When we meet the heroine of “Still Alice” at first, she looks satisfied with her life which has been fairly good to her. She is an academic researcher on the top of her field, and she has a husband who … Continue reading →

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Paddington (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A furry, cuddly family movie

Posted on January 10, 2015 by kaist455

  To be frank with you, I am not that familiar with Paddington Bear, which has been a very popular British character since he was created by Michael Bond in 1958. I think I saw him when I visited a … Continue reading →

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The Drop (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A quiet man behind the bar

Posted on January 9, 2015 by kaist455

 The hero of “The Drop” is a quiet, reticent guy who does not draw others’ attention a lot as silently going through his mundane daily life. He is usually nice and generous to his customers, and he looks like a … Continue reading →

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The Guest (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Guess who’s coming to their home?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by kaist455

 Many horror films announce to us in advance that something bad will happen sooner or later, and “The Guest” makes its ominous announcement a little too much. Besides the occasional appearance of moody music, we are served with 1) a … Continue reading →

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How to Steal a Dog (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A little innocent kidnapping plan

Posted on January 2, 2015 by kaist455

 Stealing is a wrong deed, but South Korean comedy film “How to Steal a Dog” is pleasant enough to make you to forget that for a while. Its little heroine simply wants to be a little happier, so she comes … Continue reading →

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Blood Ties (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : Blood is thicker than crime

Posted on December 23, 2014 by kaist455

 “Blood Ties” is full of notes borrowed from other gritty crime films about policemen, criminals, families, and their mean streets. First, we have two different brothers who have been driven apart by their respective professions, and then we have an … Continue reading →

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Coming Home (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Forgotten From Her

Posted on December 20, 2014 by kaist455

  Restrained in its somber attitude, “Coming Home” is a sentimental drama reticent on its historical subject. While not saying a lot about the horror behind a key historical event which still haunts everyone in the story, the movie instead focuses … Continue reading →

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