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Tag Archives: Prison
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
Way Back Home (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : It’ll take very long for her and her family
As a tear-jerking melodrama, South Korean movie “Way Back Home” is so transparent in its plot that I always knew every bright moment in the story would be soon followed by another punishing moment for its ill-fated heroine and her … Continue reading
Everyday (2012) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Life goes on as they wait for his release
As a movie observing how life goes on for its main characters over the period of five years, “Everyday” feels vivid and authentic. As watching one ordinary family dealing with a specific hardship imposed on them, you can feel the … Continue reading
Miracle in Cell No.7 (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : I am Yong-goo
After 20 minutes it began, I concluded that I was not a good target audience for South Korean comedy film “Miracle in Cell No.7”. I understood what it intended to be, but I kept annoyed by its blatant comic/melodramatic approach … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, False Charge, Father and daughter, Melodrama, Murder, Prison, South Korean Film
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A World Apart (1988) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : Apartheid through her wide eyes
Sometimes people learn a hard life lesson about their world when they are young and innocent. Molly, a young white South African girl in “A World Apart”(1988), learns it in a way far more hurtful than usual. She wants her … Continue reading
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