Tag Archives: Time Travel

See You Yesterday (2019) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little time travel adventure in Brooklyn

Posted on May 20, 2019 by kaist455

“See You Yesterday”, which was released on Netflix last Friday, is a little smart movie which puts its own distinctive touches on one of the most time-honored science fiction subjects. While it takes a familiar route packed with predictable narrative … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned (2015) ☆☆☆(3/4): When he returns older

Posted on November 18, 2016 by kaist455

South Korean film “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned” is a fantasy melodrama constantly swinging between its dark premise and sentimental mood. Although the mysterious situation surrounding its young heroine has inherently uncomfortable aspects for good reasons, the movie believes … Continue reading →

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Predestination (2014) ☆☆☆(3/4) : That tricky paradox of time travel

Posted on January 11, 2015 by kaist455

  “Predestination” is a minor surprise to be admired for its clever handling of one classic science fiction idea which always intrigues us for that mind-boggling paradox inside it. You will certainly see through almost every cog inside its plot … Continue reading →

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Predictability Not Guaranteed

Posted on June 14, 2014 by kaist455

 First, let me talk a bit about my personal movie term “coin toss movie”. While it does not specify any particular genre, I sometimes use this term whenever I come across a certain type of film whose plot mostly depends … Continue reading →

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A smart SF action film rolling its time loop

Posted on June 8, 2014 by kaist455

  “Edge of Tomorrow” is a loud, explosive SF action film which is also smart, witty, and exhilarating inside its gritty, metallic armor. Sure, most of its components are familiar stuffs which will take you back to many other films, … Continue reading →

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Camille Rewinds (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Rewound back to her high school days

Posted on July 19, 2013 by kaist455

I become 30 in this year, and now I cannot be described as ‘a lad’ any more although being 60 is not very old in these days. Whenever I feel like being young, my chubby body sternly reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Looper (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : A SF thriller with clever loopholes

Posted on October 12, 2012 by kaist455

There is nothing particularly new about one of the time-honored traditions in science fictions in new SF thriller “Looper”, but this smart film cleverly finds good ways to deal with its subject, and I like it. Its law of causality … Continue reading →

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Midnight in Paris (2011) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4) : A delightful fantasy strolling into old Paris

Posted on June 1, 2012 by kaist455

There are lots of details you may not notice while watching Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”(2011), a charming comedy which leisurely strolls around one of the most beautiful cities on the world with its paranormal premise to delight you. I … Continue reading →

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Men in Black III (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : They’re back – with a fun idea

Posted on May 26, 2012 by kaist455

Okay, Okay, I must admit that I was one of the skeptics asking why the hell we need another sequel for “Men in Black” series. I liked the first film for its fun one-joke comedy, and the sequel, which was … Continue reading →

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