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Tag Archives: Father and son
The Water Diviner (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A father’s search for his fallen sons
As a seasoned moviegoer, I usually ignore “Inspired by a true story/true stories” at the beginning of movies supposedly based on real-life incidents, and I am always ready to enjoy any fictional elements in them, but “The Water Diviners” … Continue reading
The Judge (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A prodigal lawyer son returning to his hometown
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
Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : The matter of Blood and Family
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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Tagged Blood, Family, Father and son, Husband and Wife, South Korean Film
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Chef (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Here’s my compliment to the Chef…
“Chef” simply wants to do its cooking in its own way. With an ample dose of warm, gentle humor as one of its main ingredients, it wisely takes some time in preparing its dishes in the beginning, and then we … Continue reading
My Brilliant Life (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : An aging kid with young parents
The young hero of “My Brilliant Life” is an ideal son any parents want to have. Ah-reum is a smart boy who has lots of interest in astronomy, and he also shows his potential as a writer. When we meet … Continue reading
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Tagged Doctor, Family, Father and son, Mother and Son, Pregnancy, South Korean Film, Terminal Illness
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Starred Up (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : He finally meets his match – his dad
While it is a mix of familiar elements to be expected from its main subjects, “Starred Up” is a compelling mix to watch none the less. Mainly through its violent young antihero with issues, it transfers us into a harsh, … Continue reading
Godzilla (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : It roars in its lumbering steps
Gareth Edwards’ much-anticipated film “Godzilla” is a big monster flick wearing a big gray suit of disaster movie, and that combination feels awkward at times in spite of its several inspired moments to be watched. The movie intends to focus … Continue reading
Joe (2013) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Cage and Green back in their element
With its stark rural background and the people who really look like its squalid inhabitants, David Gordon Green’s new film “Joe” feels real at every minute. As we are absorbed by how it takes its time to establish its mood … Continue reading
In the Family (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A simple story about one family matter
Slowly and delicately drawing attention and care from the audiences, “In the Family”(2011) comes to us as a simple story about one family matter. Never disrupting its slow but steady pace throughout its long running time(169-minute), it gives us a … Continue reading
