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Tag Archives: Police
Go Back (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): In front of abuse and disregard
South Korean film “Go Back” seems to be a mystery drama on the surface but then turns out to be less about what exactly happened. While we come to have a pretty good idea on that even before its first … Continue reading
Les Misérables (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two days in Montfermeil
French film “Les Misérables”, which was nominated for Best International Film Oscar early in this year, is often quite compelling as a vivid examination on race and class in the commune of Montfermeil, a suburban ghetto area on the east … Continue reading
Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A good start for two female cops
At first, I did not have much expectation on South Korean comedy film “Miss & Mrs. Cops”, which did not look that fresh or interesting to me when I came across its trailer a few weeks ago. However, after hearing … Continue reading
Destroyer (2018) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A gritty crime drama starring Nicole Kidman
“Destroyer” is a gritty crime drama film with a few interesting spins on its familiar genre conventions. While this is surely another gloomy movie revolving around one tough but troubled cop, it tries to do something different via its female … Continue reading
Dragged Across Concrete (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): A gritty and vicious crime thriller
S. Criag Zahler’s latest work “Dragged Across Concrete” is a gritty and vicious crime thriller film testing our patience and tolerance in many different ways. Mainly revolving around two undeniably racist cop characters, the movie often unnerves us with their … Continue reading
Extreme Job (2018) ☆☆(2/4): A half-fried cop comedy
I am not an ideal audience for South Korean comedy film “Extreme Job”, which is currently having a considerable box office success in South Korea after released in last week. While I understand its comic appeal to local audiences to … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Crime, Fried Chicken, Police, South Korean Film, Stakeout
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The Hate U Give (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): She won’t be quiet at all
“The Hate U Give”, which is based on the novel of the same name by Angie Thomas, handles a timely subject with earnest care and compassion. Through the intimate human story of a young girl who becomes a lot more … Continue reading
Monsters and Men (2018) ☆☆☆(3/4): Three different viewpoints on a social injustice
“Monsters and Men” is a modest but engaging drama calmly examining its relevant social issues via three different viewpoints. Although it is not entirely successful due to its some weak spots, there are a number of powerful moments to remember … Continue reading
The Guilty (2018) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A taut, suspenseful thriller on the phone
“The Guilty”, which was selected as the Danish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2019 Academy awards and was recently included in the category short-list early in this month, is a taut, suspenseful thriller which is quite … Continue reading
BlacKkKlansman (2018) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): Based on an unbelievably outrageous true story
Spike Lee’s latest film “BlacKkKlansman” intends to deliver an urgent social message, and it did its job well in a way both entertaining and galvanizing. While it tickles us a lot via a cheerfully outrageous mix of satire and police … Continue reading
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Tagged Police, Racism, Real-life incident, Real-life story, Undercover Cop
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