Tag Archives: Romance

Bros (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): A raunchy but sweet R-rated gay romantic comedy

Posted on July 14, 2023 by kaist455

“Bros”, which is currently available on Netflix in South Korea, amuses me in more than one way. Here is a raunchy but ultimately sweet R-rated romantic comedy unabashedly wielding lots of gay stuffs and a bit of other sexual minority … Continue reading →

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My Sailor, My Love (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): One winter romance coupled with a family issue

Posted on July 13, 2023 by kaist455

“My Sailor, My Love” tries two different things together, but the resulting mix is often clunky and unconvincing. On one hand, we have a supposedly intimate romance drama between two aging people, and the movie did a fairly good job … Continue reading →

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The Summer (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): After that summer romance of theirs

Posted on June 17, 2023 by kaist455

South Korean queer animation film “The Summer” gives us a simple but bittersweet presentation of one summer romance and its aftermath. As tenderly and sensitively observing the start, development, and end of romantic relationship between its two different lead characters, … Continue reading →

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Elemental (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): An elemental romance of fire and water

Posted on June 15, 2023 by kaist455

Latest Pixar Animation Studios film “Elemental” is an elemental but engaging romance story with enough fun and charming stuffs to enjoy. I wish the film had some more time to explore more of the mood and details of its amusing … Continue reading →

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Wolf (2021) ☆☆(2/4): A murky and confused psychological drama

Posted on June 6, 2023 by kaist455

It is really hard for us to discern what kind of point “Wolf” is actually trying to make. Mainly in set in a special psychiatric facility for mental patients who think they are animals trapped inside human body, the movie … Continue reading →

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The Little Mermaid (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Redundant but watchable anyway

Posted on May 29, 2023 by kaist455

“The Little Mermaid”, the latest case of the ongoing intellectual property regurgitation by Disney, is redundant at worst but watchable at best. I am not still sure whether this live-action version of the 1989 Disney animation film is really necessary … Continue reading →

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Rye Lane (2023) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): This eventful day of theirs

Posted on April 30, 2023 by kaist455

Raine Allen-Miller’s debut feature film “Rye Lane”, which is currently available on Disney+ in South Korea, is simply delightful from the beginning to the end. Yes, this is basically your typical “Boy-Meets-Girl” story on the surface, but the movie distinguishes … Continue reading →

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The Layover (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their one accidental night in Busan

Posted on April 3, 2023 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “The Layover” gives us three different two-handers unfolded within a limited background at one accidental night. Although it is rather plain and simple in terms of story and character, the movie is engaging mainly thanks to … Continue reading →

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Soulmate (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two best friends

Posted on March 19, 2023 by kaist455

South Korean film “Soulmate”, which is a remake version of the 2016 Chinese film of the same name, revolves around the dynamic friendship between two very different girls. While mostly faithful to the Chinese original version, the movie distinguishes itself … Continue reading →

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Suzume (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Love and earthquake

Posted on March 10, 2023 by kaist455

Makoto Shinkai’s latest animation film “Suzume” is visually gorgeous enough to compensate for its typical mix of fantasy, adventure, and romance. Although I often felt rather distant to the story and characters due to several weak aspects, the film has … Continue reading →

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