Revenge, corpses and corporate crime—Lee Beom Soo leads a dark comedy ride full of absurd twists. After diving deep into melodramas and revenge thrillers, I was craving something lighter—but still with a bite. That’s when History of the Salaryman introduced me to the incredibly charismatic Lee Beom Soo. Naturally, I had to dig deeper into…
I didn’t have high expectations for this film as I knew very little about it, but after reading some good reviews, I decided to give it a shot. I’m glad I did, as it turned out to be an excellent film, despite the fact that at times, in my opinion, the plot feels a bit…
A bizarre comedy that makes you think I honestly have no idea how I ended up watching this movie, but I have to say—it was weirdly entertaining. It’s the first time I’ve seen a comedy built on deeply dramatic situations, where the characters seem immune to everything, not because they’re strong, but because they simply…
If there’s one movie that didn’t give me what I expected, it’s The Twilight Samurai. Not because it disappointed me—in fact, quite the opposite—but because with a title like that, you’d expect dozens of epic sword fights, flawless stances, flying katanas, and heads rolling. The film isn’t about that at all; it is much deeper and…
Spoiler Alert: Before anything else, the literal title of this movie is “The Gift of Cell No. 7.” Starting from that foundation, I assure you the film will not disappoint. I mention this because I don’t want the film to hit you hard in the gut as it did with me, leading me to cry rivers,…
Now that all three films are out, it’s impossible to leave any of them behind—or to avoid comparing them. They all explore the life of the same man: a legendary martial arts master whose story is emotionally compelling and, let’s be honest, incredibly fascinating. The Ip Man trilogy is inspired by the life of Yip…
In search of something light after a string of intense dramas, I found a list recommending The Good, The Bad, The Weird as one of the best comedy films out there. Naturally, I expected nonstop laughter—but by the end, I realized I had been mistaken. While it is fun, this film is far more than…
