I'm a huge fan of Jeon Jong Seo and I enjoyed The Call very much, so I was really looking forward to Ballerina, her second collaboration with director Lee Chung Hyun. Thankfully, it didn't disappoint. It's sleek and visually stunning, and Jeon Jong Seo more than rises up to the challenge. She definitely has what it takes to be an action movie star. Tbh, the script and the story are much weaker and unoriginal than in The Call, but Lee Chung Hyun clearly knows how to direct the hell out of an action scene. Also, the movie is pretty short, so it goes straight to the point and it never gets boring. Anyway, I hope these two keep collaborating, cause so far they've been on fire together.
P.S. There's quite a lot of triggering content, and I recommend looking up some warnings before watching.
the cinematographer for the kenobi star wars show was also the cinematographer for the original Oldboy, Last Night in Soho, The Handmaiden, and the 2017 version of IT, and I'm sorry almost none of that talent is shining through in this tv show, the pre production and filming for this show must have been insanely rushed lol
One Dollar Lawyer wastes no time: we jump right into the tale of our low-fee lawyer, and see his eccentric ways play out first-hand. The drama excels at random offhanded moments of comedy, and that’s totally what I’m here for.
Namgoong Min, of course, is just having a grand old time and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by Kim Ji-eun, and their interactions when they start working together is superb. On the other hand, Park Jin woo is mostly known for his more serious roles but here you get to see him in full comedy, delivering some a very funny performance. Choi Dae Hoon plays the prosecutor dork trying really hard to be cool without realizing his honesty and hard work are exactly what make him one of the best characters in this show. Finally, Gong Min Jung shines as the smart and cool as a cucumber prosecutor, the perfect fold to her colleague and our lead's eccentric ways.
All in all, this was a drama full of nuance comedy, that really excelled when it decided to get more into the drama or thriller genre. Far from boring, dragged out, or overly violent, the cases were more about helping people in need (mostly people who society discriminates against), but we also have a bigger plot related to our hero's tragic origin story.
The standout guest roles go to Lee Chung ah and Nam Myung Ryul is what's probably the most heartbreaking performances of the entire drama.
This enchanting, magical, family-friendly adventure may be the most pleasant surprise of 2023.
The whimsical, playful “Wonka” is quite enchanting and far better than I could’ve ever expected. In fact, it may just be the most pleasant surprise of 2023. Based on characters from Roald Dahl’s iconic 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the film tells the origin story of Willy Wonka and explores his early days as an inventor and burgeoning chocolatier. Director Paul King‘s film is a…
Well, this was a refreshingly dark and twisty take on Little Women. No one can beat Koreans when it comes to thrillers, and this drama is no exception. Sure, some of the twists and events required suspension of disbelief, but it was still one hell of a thrill ride that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This was mainly thanks to the direction and a pitch-perfect cast. All the actors did a great job, but the MVP was without a doubt Uhm Ji Won. During the first half it was impossible to guess her character's true intentions and UJW delightfully played with that duality and ambiguity, and once things became more clear she still made the most of it. I love it when you can tell an actor is having fun with a role, and this was one of those cases. Anyway, I had super high expectations going into this drama because of the powerhouse combination of director+writer+cast and I'm so glad to say I wasn't disappointed at all.