Tag Archives: Friendship

Little Men (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As their little life becomes more complicated

Posted on December 4, 2016 by kaist455

Intimate and sensitive in its low-key approach, “Little Men” quietly shines with small precious moments to be appreciated for the keen depiction of the emotional undercurrents flowing around and between its two young heroes. The movie maintains its gentle, thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Dragon (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A boy and his big, furry green friend

Posted on October 3, 2016 by kaist455

“Pete’s Dragon”, the remake of the 1977 Disney film of the same name, is admirable for many reasons. It takes its time to establish fantasy elements inside its ordinary background, and its simple but thoughtful fairy tale comes to grow … Continue reading →

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The World of Us (2016) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A little bumpy relationship between two girls

Posted on June 22, 2016 by kaist455

Human relationship is a fragile and tricky thing to handle for anyone, and South Korean film “The World of Us” shows that kids are no less clumsy than most of us in developing and maintaining relationship. Closely observing one little … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Elementary School, Family, Friendship, South Korean Film | 2 Comments

Chinese Take-Away (2011) ☆☆☆(3/4): When things happen to him

Posted on April 24, 2016 by kaist455

The opening scene of Argentine film “Chinese Take-Away” looks so absurd that you will not believe that, as shown during the end credits, this darkly comic moment is actually inspired by a truly bizarre real-life incident. Yes, such incidents like … Continue reading →

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A Bronx Tale (1993) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A Bronx boy between two father figures

Posted on April 2, 2016 by kaist455

Any good coming-of-age tale is bound to be evaluated by two questions. What happens to our young lead character in the end besides looking older on the surface? And what happens to us as observing that inevitable process of maturation? … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Coming-of-age drama, Father and son, Friendship, Mafia, Romance | Leave a comment

DongJu: The Portrait of A Poet (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): The short life of a Korean poet

Posted on February 21, 2016 by kaist455

Wishing not to have so much as a speck of shame toward heaven until the day I die, I suffered, even when the wind stirred the leaves. With my heart singing to the stars, I shall love all things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Friendship, Japanese Occupation, Poet, Poetry, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film | 1 Comment

When Marnie Was There (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4): The last Ghibli animation, probably

Posted on January 29, 2016 by kaist455

Watching Japanese animated feature film “When Marnie Was There” is a bittersweet experience because this may be the last work from Studio Ghibli, which has been in a ‘temporary’ hiatus period since “When Marnie Was There” was released in Japan … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Animation Film, Coming-of-age drama, Fantasy, Friendship, Ghost | Leave a comment

The Good Dinosaur (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : My Boy Spot

Posted on January 9, 2016 by kaist455

While it is a slick animated feature film on the technical level, “The Good Dinosaur” is not wholly satisfying in terms of story and characters, and that is a surprise considering that it is made by none other than Pixar … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Adventure, Animation Film, Dinosaur, Family, Fantasy, Father and son, Friendship | 1 Comment

The Little Prince (2015) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A mild animation film with few magical moments

Posted on December 24, 2015 by kaist455

Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic novella of the same name, animation feature film “The Little Prince” has few magical moments, but, unfortunately, it does not leave much impression after it is over. While its first half is often buoyed … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Grind (2015) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Two gamblers on the road

Posted on December 12, 2015 by kaist455

“Mississippi Grind” is a rare thing: a movie driven by characters rather than conventional plot. Free of conventions usually expected from its familiar premise, the movie freely rolls its dices along with its two genuine human characters. While they are … Continue reading →