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Sea Fever (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Quarantined in the middle of the ocean

Posted on May 17, 2020 by

I must say that it was a rather odd experience for me to watch “Sea Fever”, which happened to be released in South Korean theaters a few days ago. The movie, which was initially scheduled to be released in theaters … Continue reading →

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Spies in Disguise (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Your average spy action comedy animation film

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

“Spies in Disguise” is your average spy action comedy animation film, and that is all. Although it is occasionally amusing as diligently throwing gags and jokes, the film does not feel particularly fresh while doing lots of predictable things inside … Continue reading →

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The Aeronauts (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Jones and Redmayne up in the air

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

“The Aeronauts” is a mildly entertaining film which could be more effective if it focused more on its two different main characters’ risky adventure in the air. Although it surely works whenever it goes up and up along with them, … Continue reading →

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Jane (2017) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A vivid, riveting presentation of Jane Goodall’s life and work

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Documentary film “Jane”, which was recently shown at the EBS International Documentary Film Festival during last week, gave me an experience both enlightening and enthralling. While I certainly came to learn a lot more about the life and work of … Continue reading →

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Experimenter (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): A thought-provoking examination on human nature

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

The Milgram experiment is alternatively fascinating and disturbing for good reasons. Demonstrating how easily we can let ourselves obey to authority figures without any thought or question, this famous social psychology experiment suggests a dark, uncomfortable side of our human … Continue reading →

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San Andreas (2015) ☆☆1/2 (2.5/4) : Earth trembles – but the Rock abides

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

Earth trembles, cities are destroyed, and various characters struggle to survive in front of a catastrophe about to swallow them all – and I have seen such sights like them many times before. This does not always mean a bad … Continue reading →

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Big Hero 6 (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Isn’t it huggable?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by

  While it lacks novelty because of those ubiquitous superhero blockbuster films during recent years, Disney animation feature film “Big Hero 6” has enough style and substance to distinguish itself from other superhero films. While it is basically a familiar … Continue reading →

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