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Tag Archives: World War II
Nuremberg (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): The relevant dramatization of a historical trial
“Nuremberg” reminds me that the Nuremberg trials after the World War II were not merely perfunctory at all. This was absolutely necessary for illuminating one of the greatest atrocities ever committed against the humanity of all time, and the dramatization … Continue reading
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Tagged Courtroom drama, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Trial, World War II
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Vermiglio (2024) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): In a small mountain village
“Vermiglio”, which was selected as the Italian submission to Best International Film Oscar in last year (It was later included in the December shortlist, by the way), is an immersive experience to remember. Slowly and patiently developing the mood and … Continue reading
Lee (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): What she recorded with her camera
Lee Miller was surely a remarkable woman to remember. Despite sexism and many other obstacles in front of her, this exceptional American woman willingly pursued her professional passion during the World War II, and her numerous photographs shot during that … Continue reading
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Tagged Journalist, Photographer, Real-life figure, Real-life story, World War II
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Army of Shadows (1969) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): A gloomy World War II resistance drama
Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1969 film “Army of Shadows”, which was released in South Korean theaters on this Wednesday, is a cold and gloomy World War II drama about the perilous struggles of a bunch of French Resistance members in the middle … Continue reading
Saving Private Ryan (1998) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Just for one private
Steven Spielberg’s 1998 film “Saving Private Ryan”, which happens to be re-released in South Korean on this Wednesday, definitely earns its own place in the pantheon of war movies via its stupefyingly stunning opening battle sequence, but it is much … Continue reading
Life Is Beautiful (1997) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): As a clown as well as a father
I cannot help but marvel at what is so cheerfully, masterfully, and touchingly done in Roberto Benigni’s 1997 Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful”, which was re-released in South Korean theaters early in this month. This is a very special film … Continue reading
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Tagged Comedy, Concentration Camp, Family, Father and son, Romance, The Holocaust, World War II
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A middling WWII action flick
Guy Ritchie’s latest film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a middling copy of many similar World War II actions flicks ranging from “The Dirty Dozen” (1967) to “Inglourious Basterds” (2009). While it surely attempts to have some fun as … Continue reading
White Bird (2023) ☆☆(2/4): A Holocaust tale to reform him
Marc Forster’s new film “White Bird” presents its well-intentioned tale in a way so rote and manipulative that I felt like shaking my head more than once during my viewing. As another typical Holocaust drama flick, it does not bring … Continue reading
The Six Triple Eight (2024) ☆☆(2/4): These ladies deserve better than this…
The most interesting moment in Tyler Perry’s new film “The Six Triple Eight”, which was released on Netflix a few months ago, is its epilogue part, which briefly shows a series of interviews and archival records. Yes, there were really … Continue reading
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Tagged Female Soldier, Military, Racism, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Soldier, World War II
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Lust, Caution (2007) ☆☆☆(3/4): A spy caught between lust and caution
Ang Lee’s 2007 film “Lust, Caution”, which is currently being shown again in selected South Korean theaters, is a slow but sensual period drama which works best whenever it focuses on the guarded psychology of the two very different main … Continue reading
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