Tag Archives: Fantasy

Call (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Sorry, Right Number

Posted on November 29, 2020 by

South Korean film “Call”, which was initially supposed be to be released in South Korean theaters early in this year but eventually got released on Netflix two days ago, is an increasingly tense and chilling thriller film coupled with a … Continue reading →

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): As festive as expected

Posted on November 17, 2020 by

Netflix film “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is a sweet and cheerful fantasy musical film which is surely ideal for the upcoming holiday season. To be frank with you, I am a dude a little too cranky and melancholic to … Continue reading →

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The Witches (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A bland and redundant adaptation

Posted on November 5, 2020 by

Many of Roald Dahl’s stories for children have certain dark and vicious qualities, and “The Witches” is no exception. Although it did not scare me much when I happened to read it around 1993, its twisted sense of humor often … Continue reading →

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Mulan (2020) ☆☆(2/4): Stick to the animation version, please

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

“Mulan”, the live action remake version of the 1998 Disney animation film of the same name, is a pointless and unnecessary product which dissatisfies me a lot for many reasons. Although it is not incompetent at all in technical aspects … Continue reading →

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In Fabric (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A spooky cursed dress

Posted on August 16, 2020 by

Peter Strickland’s new film “In Fabric” is as odd and compelling as you can expect from the filmmaker who gave us “Berberian Studio Sound” (2012) and “The Duke of Burgundy” (2014). Like these two films, the movie is full of … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Stuck together in a time loop

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

“Palm Springs” is a smart and funny comedy film which deftly handles a story promise which has been quite familiar to us since “Groundhog Day” (1993). Mainly driven by the good comic chemistry between its two appealing lead performers, the … Continue reading →

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Trolls World Tour (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Here come more trolls

Posted on July 9, 2020 by

Animation feature film “Trolls World Tour”, which is an expected sequel to “Trolls” (2016), is packed with lots of colorful and fluffy stuffs in addition to various of types of music as required. During its first 30 minutes, I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Gretel & Hansel (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A creepy variation of one familiar fairy tale

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

“Gretel & Hansel” is a creepy variation of one fairy tale quite familiar to many of us. While staying true to the darkness of its original story by the Brothers Grimm, the movie tries a number of different things in … Continue reading →

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Onward (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A passable work from Pixar Studios

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Pixar Studios Animation film “Onward”, which was finally released yesterday in South Korean theaters after several months of delay caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, did not surprise me much, and that was a surprise for me. Although the film … Continue reading →

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Away (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little one-man-band animation film

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

Latvian independent animation film “Away” looks pretty simple on the surface, but it will surprise and impress you a lot when you learn more about how it was made during its four-year production period. Although it is occasionally hampered by … Continue reading →

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