Tag Archives: Sisters

The Swimmers (2022) ☆☆☆(3/4): Swimmer sisters from Syria

Posted on November 26, 2022 by kaist455

“The Swimmers”, which was released on Netflix a few days ago, is a solid drama film which did its job a bit better than expected. Based on a real-life story of two Syrian swimmer sisters who had to leave their … Continue reading →

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Sisters on the Road (2009) ☆☆☆(3/4): Two different sisters on a journey

Posted on September 24, 2022 by kaist455

South Korean film “Sisters on the Road”, whose remastered version happens to be re-released in South Korean theaters in this week, engaged me more than expected. At first, it begins as a simple but intimate drama revolving around two very … Continue reading →

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In Front of Your Face (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): One day of hers

Posted on October 24, 2021 by kaist455

Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “In Front of Your Face” is another interesting attempt in his long and steady career. While merely observing one day of its middle-aged heroine on the surface, the movie gradually gets rather melodramatic as she becomes … Continue reading →

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Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): …And then it goes back to 1978

Posted on July 13, 2021 by kaist455

Netflix film “Fear Street Part Two: 1978”, which was released on last Friday, tries to bring some fresh air into its genre territory just like its predecessor. Again, we are served with a gruesome horror tale of serial killing coupled … Continue reading →

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Black Widow (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): Black Widow’s family reunion

Posted on July 8, 2021 by kaist455

“Black Widow”, the first film in the Phase Four of Marvel Cinematic Universe, is an entertaining product which finally puts its criminally under-utilized heroine at the center after many delays. While it is occasionally limited by its obligatory connections with … Continue reading →

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Three Sisters (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Desperate Sisters

Posted on January 30, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Three Sisters” may make you feel wince or cringe a lot at first. As revolving around three very different sisters who are all quite problematic in each own way, the movie is often darkly humorous and uncomfortable … Continue reading →

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Nocturne (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A sibling rivalry

Posted on October 25, 2020 by kaist455

“Nocturne”, which was released on Amazon Prime a few weeks ago, is a psychological horror film which has some little fun with its familiar story and characters. Here is a young heroine very eager to go further for her artistic … Continue reading →

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Invisible Life (2019) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Two different sisters, Two separate lives

Posted on June 28, 2020 by kaist455

“Invisible Life”, which was selected as Brazil’s official entry for Best International Film Oscar in last year, is a surprisingly absorbing piece of family melodrama. While the story and characters may feel familiar at first, the movie gradually draws us … Continue reading →

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Rachel Getting Married (2008) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As her sister is about to marry

Posted on April 8, 2020 by kaist455

To be frank with you, I usually get bored whenever I attend a wedding ceremony. Usually held at those big halls, weddings in South Korea are pretty much same in terms of routines and procedures, and I must confess that … Continue reading →

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Blow the Man Down (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little crime comedy drama in Maine

Posted on April 1, 2020 by kaist455

“Blow the Man Down”, which won the Best Screenplay award at the Tribeca Film Festival early in last year and then was recently released on Amazon Prime Video, is a little crime comedy drama packed with enough local mood and … Continue reading →

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