Tag Archives: Survival

Beyond the Reach (2014) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4) : A survival game in the barren wilderness

Posted on July 16, 2015 by kaist455

“Beyond the Reach” works best when it focuses on a deadly cat-and-mouse game between its two contrasting main characters. While one ruthlessly pushes the other into an extreme condition, it is compelling to watch both of them trying to outwit … Continue reading →

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‘71 (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A gripping tale of survival in the midst of the Troubles

Posted on January 7, 2015 by kaist455

 “‘71” is a gripping tale of survival with a number of very intense moments which made my body tightened during my viewing. Pumped by its confident direction and fueled by its strong lead performance, the movie never loses its tight … Continue reading →

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After Earth (2013) ☆☆(2/4) : A survival camp with dad – on the Earth

Posted on May 30, 2013 by kaist455

 My demand is not that big when I enter the screening room for reviewing SF film. Regardless of the level of my expectation, I merely want to be entertained or excited by what it wants to show and tell us, … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A feisty heroine in one deadly reality show

Posted on April 8, 2012 by kaist455

Now, Harry Potter series is over, so what is the next big thing to watch at the theater? While it was having its long, enormous success for ten years, many franchises had been attempted in here and there based on … Continue reading →

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