Category: Drama
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Going By The Book (2007): A Unique Tragicomic Masterpiece with Jung Jae Young
Jung Jae Young is one of those rare actors who can pull off a tragicomic role like no other. Having seen several of his action films, he is always impressive. Going By The Book (2007) caught my attention the moment I watched the trailer. The premise of the story centers around a character who becomes…
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Mother (2009) – A Masterpiece by Bong Joon-ho
At this point, I should be used to the fact that no one becomes famous in Korea without some serious skills. After watching The Man from Nowhere and then this film, I realized Won Bin is far more than just a handsome face (he’s even ranked as Korea’s most attractive man, surpassing So Ji Sub).…
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Kotoko (2011) – A Film That Transcends Reality
I watched this film a while ago (well, not that long ago—about a month), but I felt I wasn’t ready to approach it objectively just yet. The truth is that Kotoko is more than just a movie you can casually watch; it’s an intense emotional experience from start to finish. It’s uncomfortable, painful, and designed…
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The Client (2011) – A Legal Thriller Full of Twists
A film with such a stellar cast should be an easy choice, guaranteeing a solid experience. And it delivers. The Client has all the elements of an outstanding thriller, centering around the mysterious disappearance of a woman whose body is never found. The main suspect? Her husband. The film opens with him returning home on…
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Unbowed (2011) – A Powerful Legal Drama Based on True Events
If someone had told me I was going to enjoy a film about the theme explored in Unbowed, I wouldn’t have believed them. In fact, the few American movies I’ve seen in this genre never truly captivated me. However, Unbowed is different. The key to its success lies in the main character and how his…
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Marathon Korean Movie Review 2005
Marathon is one of those films that appear by chance on your “To Watch” lists, and you start them without much expectations. Actors aren’t the most popular (or recognized), and you really don’t know what to expect from the story. Despite all this, I have to say that it’s not a feature film that goes…
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Rough Cut Korean Movie Review 2008
A dark, strange and pretty entertaining movie, Rough Cut has everything in it. I still haven’t decided if it’s because of the plot, or because the leading characters are two of my favorite actors. Kang Ji Hwan plays a troublemaking actor. He lives his life as if he was a gangster. For his next movie…