Torture
If I had to torture someone I'd make them watch this movie on a loop. The acting is horrendous along with the plot. Only the actors are good looking. None of the characters have any depth at all. If I could give a negative star rating I would have! Watched the whole thing at mostly 2x speed . The only reason I could not drop it in between is because once I start something I need to finish it. There are better bls out there to be honestWas this review helpful to you?
Cute, Realistic, Thoughtful Short Film
I love these "independent" short films; they're typically a breath of fresh air after consuming so much "quantity over quality" BL media these days. Not at all what I expected, but I found myself engrossed and then sad when it ended so soon. These young filmmakers should be given a larger budget and artistic freedom to explore these everyday issues.Was this review helpful to you?
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I was expecting a horror/thriller but...
The first one was just plain bad on all counts.The second one was more funny than scary. A bunch of online stars on a mukbang gone wrong.
The third one was okay. A celestial beauty turned everyone rabid. The plot had potential, if only it was longer
I feel like good actors were wasted in this film.
OST is good on the third story.
I would be mad if I watched this on the big screen so no rewatch for me.
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Easy On The Eyes But Falls Flat On Any Emotional Resonance
"Under Parallel Skies" on Netflix, starring Win Metawin, is one of those movies that *looks* promising but ultimately feels like style over substance. On the surface, the film has the recipe for success: attractive leads, scenic shots, and a dramatic storyline. However, it doesn’t take long to see that it leans more on the aesthetics than on storytelling, and that’s where it starts to unravel.The chemistry between the characters is, frankly, nonexistent. Win Metawin, though undeniably charming, struggles to bring the depth needed to make us care about his role. His interactions with the co-stars feel stiff, almost as if they're rehearsing rather than acting. There are these long, awkward silences and stares that seem to *want* to be meaningful, but they just come off as cringeworthy. The cast has all the good looks Netflix rom-dramas love, but that’s about it.
The plot, while it has potential, feels thin and overly dependent on the actors’ appearances to carry the emotional weight. But without chemistry or compelling performances, you’re left watching a story that doesn’t quite connect. It’s a shame because there’s a sense that, with better direction and more genuine performances, this could’ve been something heartfelt.
All in all, "Under Parallel Skies" might be easy on the eyes, but it falls flat on any emotional resonance or engaging storytelling. If you’re in it just for pretty faces, go for it. But if you’re looking for a truly gripping movie, you might want to keep scrolling.
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More of the same
Tetsuo II: Body Hammer is Tsukamoto's Evil Dead II, a sequel that reworks the original with more technical polish on a larger budget. There's a big thematic shift from the erotic to the militaristic, with a greater focus on biogenetic weaponry, one that's far less frantic, instead focusing on developing its characters and providing them with a narrative to inhabit. The production values are much higher than that of its predecessor with Tsukamoto's head-spinning experimentation still on full display, the move away from monochrome allowing him to add strong colour filtration to a heady visual brew of crazy editing and bizarre cinematography. Shinya Tsukamoto is a man who knows what he's doing at this point. Ultimately while Tetsuo II: Body Hammer may lack the more disturbing elements of the original, the eccentricities are still here; filled with some excellent sequences and something to say about industrialisation while incorporating some top-notch effects work, leaving it as a very solid piece of filmmaking and a prime example of confrontational underground Japanese Cyperpunk cinema.Was this review helpful to you?
A Raw, Heartfelt Film That Hits Deep
Drawing Closer (2024) is an absolutely spectacular, beautifully crafted film. Japanese filmmakers really excel at delivering powerful, emotional stories—just look at A Silent Voice, Your Name, and I Want to Eat Your Pancreas. This film brings a heartfelt narrative that, while maybe not the most original, shines with a mix of happiness, sadness, and beauty. The cast's performances are phenomenal; they brought such raw emotion to their roles that everything felt almost too real.Throughout the movie, there were four moments when I was on the verge of tears—rare for me! I kept holding back, reminding myself, 'I'm a tough guy, I won’t cry.' Still, this movie’s blend of joy, sorrow, and melancholy lingers, leaving you smiling through the tears. It’s available on Netflix and well worth a watch.
I recently saw another film by the same director, Your Eyes Tell. While not as intense, it was equally impressive. This director is definitely creating 5-star films—I can’t wait to explore more of his work.
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Jeju is beautiful
A few weeks have passed since I last watched a Korean movie, and this movie served as a great motivator for me to continue following Korean cinema. While this film isn’t a masterpiece, and I assume I’ll forget the plot within a year, it was still a great way to spend a relaxing evening. The film is short and straightforward, categorized as action, though it’s much more comedy-oriented. I gave it a 9 out of 10, specifically for the humor that really resonated with me. Normally, I’m not a big fan of gag jokes, but it seems I was just in the mood for something like that, and this movie delivered. I found myself laughing at some silly mishap in almost every scene.The actors have charisma, though it seems they could have expressed the eccentric qualities of their characters even more. At the beginning, each character is introduced with distinctive traits, but these quirks don’t play a significant role later on. In fact, their personalities change into a cliché roles.
Also, since I have such beautiful memories of Jeju, this film was a lovely reminder of my visit to the island. I appreciate that the cinematographers gave us viewers a little glimpse of Jeju’s landscape through this film.
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Sweet n slightly emotional
This drama has a bunch of things I have seen before, maybe not this exact combination, and maybe not the usual clicehs of rich spoiled brat meets poor hotel receptionist in a foreign country. However I would be lying if I said I was surprised by any of the twist the lied a head.That said the chemistry was good, the acting fine the side character few but lovely and the scenery was pretty all in all giving me give or take 110 minutes of entertainment and emotions.
Defiantly time well spent, in my case int the passenger seat of a car, but I am sure it would be just as well spent time on the couch or in bed.
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Ultimate oppa
Well it for sure was a romcom. Plot was nothing unexpected or even new. We get nice mountain view. And acting which was not for me, I hardly believe that it has to be script fault or I do not know, maybe chemistry was off? During watching I was wondering why I just do not turn it off, cause I really wanted to (it was just the year when I decided I would finish every show, movie or book I would start - that is the only reason why I have finish this movie.)Was this review helpful to you?
Ballerina
Revenge drama. A lot of action, fast storyline, and really brutal. And unpopular I did not like it, in my opinion it get stupidly overhyped. Yes, acting was not bad, in my opinion Kim Ji Hoon was the one who stole the show.It was supposed to be brutal - so it is not a problem. A lot of action also make sense. Maybe fast storyline was just too fast? Cause we could not really get to know characters. And as far as people love Jeon Jong Seo's acting it did not click for me - and maybe that is why I did not like it as much as other, her character felt actually soulless - and it makes sense for revenge but it did not work for me.
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Okja
It is for sure nothing you expect. And I am not sure if content rating is right, maybe 15+ would be better, I think that some younger will not really understand the story. Also it can be boring and times while plot is actually crazy/meaningfful.What I love is how they mixed american (even some pretty big names as Jake Gyllenhall) and korean cast. I really like Choi Woo Shik here and Lily Collins.
Worth watching, even if you will not like it very much it is still worth seeing.
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Sweet & sour
Krystal was there so I needed to watch it. And she did good, although her character was a little weird. Main leads - Jang Ki Yong' and Chae Soo Bin's characters were annoying and well they are not really good partners. Storyline is really realistic and the plot twist proves it and it is a big advantage. I could not rate it higher only because it was a little boring, despite the fact how much I liked Krystal's scenes.Was this review helpful to you?
Cute, lightweight story (*/ω＼*)
I cringed a lot at first, but as time went by, I got addicted to her cuteness, and her expressions were so on point—HAHAHA.It was also funny at some points. I'm glad I didn't have high expectations for this because I really enjoyed it a lot.
As an avid 'Japanese high school romance movie' fan, this film brought me back to the era of Kento/Tao/Emi high school romcom movies (/≧▽≦)/
Give it a try if you're in the mood for a cute Japanese high school romance movie! <3
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Double Patty
I have watched this because of Irene - as many people actually. Well it was kind of cute and easy watch. I expected some romance so in this case I am a little disapointed - I do not know if it is a spoiler. Promo pictures are better than this movie to be honest. Do not get me wrong it was not the worst movie and I liked it at the time.If I remember correctly it was Irene's debut - it for sure was not challenging, so it is hard to say if she would be good actress after this.
If you do not have anything to watch, want to see Irene then you can give it a short, although I will not promise that it will be worth it.
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Trap by Seo In Guk
It is short movie, I believe that you can find it on youtube but I can be wrong.It is specific project, this movie has three (or more) parts - if I remember correctly mixed together. It is very artistic. Not the easiest to watch or maybe understand but acting was perfect.
Seo In Guk - amazing as always and he is even a director!!
So why only 6/10? Especially when it was good. Probably just fell into category I just rate this way (documentaries, special or reality shows) and to be honest it is something hard to rate, cause you can treat it as a short movie or teaser or more story to the future music releases, I do not know, you just need to check it out.
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