Tag Archives: South Korean Film

Set Me Free (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A boy suffocated by his harsh world

Posted on November 16, 2014 by kaist455

 Watching “Set Me Free”, which is another small nice surprise from South Korea, is not a pleasant experience – and the same thing can be said about its adolescent hero. While usually being selfish and opportunistic, he is often dishonest … Continue reading →

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Cart (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : This is not fair

Posted on November 14, 2014 by kaist455

 This is not fair. After virtually exploited for their labor while not being paid enough, they are about to be driven to the edge, and this unfair treatment gets worse as they try to deal with it. Although it is sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Wicked (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4): Employee from Hell

Posted on November 5, 2014 by kaist455

 The first 30 minutes of South Korean film “The Wicked” work like a solid short film based on an insidious premise. We know something bad will happen in one way or another, and the movie increases its level of anxiety … Continue reading →

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Whistle Blower (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Against a big national lie

Posted on October 5, 2014 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Whistle Blower” gave me and other audiences an odd experience to talk about. Although it emphasizes that its story is entirely fictional, I and others knew too well that it was inspired by a big academic scandal … Continue reading →

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Hill of Freedom (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A fragmented search for his love

Posted on September 11, 2014 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Hill of Freedom” has everything we can expect from Hong Sang-soo, who has delighted us with his small but witty human comedies. What we have here is another amusing tale of men and women from one of … Continue reading →

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Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : New players and some old players

Posted on September 9, 2014 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Tazza: The Hidden Card” is another fun game of greed and crime with a number of new players and several old players ready to play their risky game. While it does not surpass the previous film, it … Continue reading →

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My Brilliant Life (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : An aging kid with young parents

Posted on September 6, 2014 by kaist455

 The young hero of “My Brilliant Life” is an ideal son any parents want to have. Ah-reum is a smart boy who has lots of interest in astronomy, and he also shows his potential as a writer. When we meet … Continue reading →

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The King of Jokgu (2013) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Let me play Jokgu!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by kaist455

 Before talking about South Korean film “The King of Jokgu”, I must confess to you that I do not know anything about “Jokgu”, a Korean term for foot volley. I have never played it with others, and I have never … Continue reading →

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Haemoo (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Voyage of the Desperate

Posted on August 16, 2014 by kaist455

 South Korean film “Heamoo” feels so real at times that it did not take much time for me to get involved in its shabby main characters and their dark, harrowing drama. I could sense their gloomy life with no bright … Continue reading →

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Roaring Currents (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : He still has 12 ships for his last stand…

Posted on August 1, 2014 by kaist455

 “It may be proper to compare me with Nelson, but not with Korea’s Yi Sun-sin, for he has no equal.” – Tōgō Heihachirō(1848-1943), Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy One particular behavior of mine during the screening of South Korean … Continue reading →

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