Tag Archives: Pilot

Plane (2023) ☆☆(2/4): As plain as it sounds

Posted on March 20, 2023 by kaist455

I know it sounds like a cliché, but “Plane” is sadly as plain as it sounds, and that is a big disappointment for me. As your average B-action flick, it does not provide much fun or surprise as earnestly following … Continue reading →

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Devotion (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): One black US Navy pilot in the Korean War

Posted on January 22, 2023 by kaist455

“Devotion”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, is about one real-life black US Navy pilot who deserves to be known more for his barrier-breaking efforts. Although he is often regarded via a white figure who happened to … Continue reading →

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Wasp Network (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A sprawling misfire based on one intriguing tale

Posted on June 25, 2020 by kaist455

Olivier Assayas’ new movie “Wasp Network”, which was released on Netflix in last week, is a curious misfire. While it has not only an intriguing story setting but also a bunch of talents assembled together under Assayas’ direction, the overall … Continue reading →

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Captain Marvel (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Meet Captain Marvel

Posted on March 7, 2019 by kaist455

“Captain Marvel”, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is alternatively familiar and refreshing. Although it is your typical superhero origin story, there are a number of nice changes and variations for distinguishing itself from many other recent … Continue reading →

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Sully (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): He simply did his job….

Posted on October 5, 2016 by kaist455

Clint Eastwood’s new film “Sully” is a modest character drama about one professional guy who simply did his job under an extraordinary circumstance. As revolving around that dangerous moment which could have gone terribly wrong for not only him but … Continue reading →

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Flight (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : The crash is not over for him yet

Posted on January 8, 2013 by kaist455

He survives, but the crash is not over for him yet. After striking us with a gut-chilling sequence at the start, Robert Zemeckis’ “Flight” switches its gear into a slow but compelling character drama about a long personal crash of … Continue reading →

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