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Tag Archives: Fantasy
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4): Mostly in the same water again
James Cameron’s new film “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is a rare letdown from the filmmaker who has not disappointed us for more than 40 years. Again, we are surely served with a lot of spectacular visual elements and thrilling actions, … Continue reading
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The middle of an ambitious trilogy
Peter Jackson’s 2002 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”, which is currently being shown in selected South Korean theaters, is an effective middle chapter of its ambitious trilogy. While you will surely need to watch “The Lord … Continue reading
The Life of Chuck (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): He contains multitudes…
Mike Flanagan’s latest film “The Life of Chuck”, which won the People’s Choice Award when it was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in last year, interested me for what it is about and then touched me for how … Continue reading
Zootopia 2 (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): More animals, more worlds (and I like it more)
Disney animation feature film “Zootopia 2” has more animals and worlds to present, and I like it more. While it will still take some time for you to accept its rather shaky background premise, the film fills its animal fantasy … Continue reading
Wicked: For Good (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A bit more serious now…
“Wicked: For Good” surely attempts to defy gravity more than its predecessor, but it does not fly that high in my humble opinion. There are several lovely musical moments fueled by the undeniable presence and talent of its two main … Continue reading
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The beginning of an ambitious trilogy
Revisiting Peter Jackson’s 2001 film “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings”, which was recently re-released in selected South Korean theaters, felt like a task to me at first. After all, more than 20 years have passed … Continue reading
In Your Dreams (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their little dreamy adventure
Netflix animation feature film “In Your Dreams”, which was released on last Friday, overcomes its conventional aspect via its sincere handling of story and characters. Although the overall result is still not exactly fresh, the story is fairly entertaining in … Continue reading
Isle of Snakes (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): On a strange and beautiful isle
South Korean independent film “Isle of Snakes”, which was released in local theaters a few years after it was premiered at the 2023 Busan International Film Festival, alternatively baffled and intrigued me. While simply starting with three broad characters stuck … Continue reading
Esper’s Light (2024) ☆☆(2/4): Their little online fantasy world
In my inconsequential opinion, I am not an ideal audience for South Korean independent film “Esper’s Light”. While it is probably one of the most singular South Korean films of this year, I often felt distant and confused for more … Continue reading
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): A lot of actions in the middle of infinity
Japanese animation feature film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle”, which is still being shown in South Korean theaters despite being released in two months ago, keeps things rolling during its rather long running time (155 minutes), and I … Continue reading
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