Tag Archives: South Korean Film

Us, Day by Day (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Their never-ending feminist life

Posted on July 3, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “Us, Day by Day” looks into the past and present of five proud and strong women who have all led each own interesting life as feminists. As it is limited by its rather short running time … Continue reading →

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Made in Rooftop (2020) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Two gay lads with some issues

Posted on June 27, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Made in Rooftop” is a lightweight queer comedy drama which is a bit too corny and flamboyant for me. Maybe because I am a nerdy gay dude who is usually discreet and restrained in case of expressing … Continue reading →

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Vote Young Ones (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): They did deserve every vote they got

Posted on June 27, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean documentary film “Vote Young Ones” closely observes a minor political campaign which was definitely an uphill to say the least. Everyone in the campaign was well aware of how disadvantaged their campaign was in many aspects from the … Continue reading →

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Hard Hit (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): There is a bomb right under him….

Posted on June 25, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Hard Hit” is an efficient thriller which drives along its tight plot better than expected. While surely reminiscent of many other similar thriller films including “Phone Booth” (2002), the movie quickly grabs our attention within its first … Continue reading →

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Scattered Night (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): Between their divorcing parents

Posted on June 25, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Scattered Night” simply but sensitively observes a growing domestic dilemma within one ordinary family to be broken in one way or another. While the situation is unavoidable to say the least, the kids must make a … Continue reading →

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Climbing (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her and Her

Posted on June 18, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean animation film “Climbing” is a dark and unnerving psychological thriller revolving around certain kinds of female fear. While you may often scratch your head for grasping what is exactly happening to its rather unreliable heroine, the film steadily … Continue reading →

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Not Out (2021) ☆1/2 (1.5/4): Out, please

Posted on June 6, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Not Out” is the latest example of those drab and miserable movies about angry and disaffected South Korean lads. While there are some recent better cases including Lee Chang-dong’s rather overrated “Burning” (2018), this one is hopelessly … Continue reading →

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Introduction (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A usual exercise by Hong Sang-Soo

Posted on May 29, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo’s latest film “Introduction”, which received the Best Screenplay award when it was shown at the Berlin International Film Festival early in this year, is a usual exercise you can expect from Hong. Like many of … Continue reading →

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Aloners (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): She prefers to be alone…

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean independent film “Aloners” revolves around the daily life of one young woman who simply prefers to be alone. While she is not exactly a likable person, the movie takes patience in observing not only her loneliness but also … Continue reading →

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Happy Children (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): A mild but likable children drama

Posted on May 5, 2021 by kaist455

South Korean film “Happy Children” may not be as cheery as its very title suggets, but it is still a likable children drama to be admired for several good reasons. As often buoyed by the unadorned acting of its wonderful … Continue reading →

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