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You & Me and some Dude...

This is a story about twins who are so close, so close so close and have this lovely bond until one day they trick a guy by mistake and well all goes to #€%#& from there. It could also be puberty, parants divorce and a pendin end of the world knocking on their door... So we can´t fully blame the dude.

The story is nice, there is a lovely country, nostalgia feel to it. The twind are 90% adorable 5% psycho and 5% self-absorbed slightly pathetic. As for the dude I do ot really know what to say about him but twins can be confusing, especially if they mess with you. But a triangle with twins is not as lovely as it may seem.

All in all a decent watch, with a nice pacing and just enough drama and suspense even if I did not really care for the way things developed towards the end.

Leia Mais

Acting can't get better than this

I have watched most of Gong yoo performances with being huge fan of his charming screen presence but for first time I felt he was more than just his own personality he was living the character, small details like his eyes, hair, costume and voice tone are so perfect that it makes you amazed.
overall movie is a crazy screenplay with stupendous plot twists and some really disturbing visuals, best thing about movie except gong yoo is child actors performances.
there is this scene where gong yoo is with kids on beach and the one girl wishes he was her parent and that scene is so beautiful that it touches us very deep. I believe this movie teaches us about empathy and gratitude in a way that no other movie does.

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I really liked the movie, i also rewatched it and noticed that the beginning is actually part of the ending. I would have liked more closesure about the ending how they end up. I do think shane loved jonathan more then a friend but was just in denial, he also liked cassie but i think more the idea of being toghether with her. I think jonathan always knew that shane would never have a relationship with him that's why he said in the beginning something along the lines of " i was to afraid to stand by you" he was still afraid so he never told his feelings, in the end he did bc he knew that their friendship was already kinda ruined.

this is my opinion !!! sorry english isn't my first language !

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A really enjoyable movie!

Ive just finished watching this movie & it is really awesome! If you love croc/monster movies you will probably enjoy this movie like I did. It has excellent believable Cgi monsters, a good story/plot that has plenty of twists & turns, with some 'on the edge of your seat' moments yet 'why on earth would you go wading in water when you know there's crocs about when you could have just briefly walked around' etc moments too & of course it wouldn't be complete without a selfish, nasty piece of work baddie! All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this movie that some could say has an open ending? A definite addition to my favourites monster movies list. 10/10

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Heartbreakingly beautiful

So this movie has been sitting in my watch list for a hot minute so I decided to finally watch it. And I am so glad that I did. This movie is absolutely amazing, it's well written and acted, the direction and cinematography is excellent, it's simply fantastic. This movie will rip your heart out but I promise you it's worth every tear. It does have a happy ending and the storyline is amazing. Highly, highly recommend. I've seen the female lead in a couple things(but I haven't finished either of them) and I had recognised her acting talent before but oh my god is she fantastic in this movie. I have not seen anything else by the male lead however I am familiar with his face. He was amazing as well. Truly, I think they both deserve awards for their acting in this movie because they are perfect. I also really like the second couple, their chemistry is great and I am hoping they got their happy ending too. This movie is a 10/10 for me and I think you should watch it as soon as possible

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Dazzled by the filmmaking, hopefully there is a sequel to develop more the compelling lore

As Long as We Both Shall live is a historical / fantasy movie about a mistreated young woman going through an arranged marriage in a fictional Meiji Era where powerful families have inherited magical gifts. The set up and context of the story is really intriging and captivating, there are a lot of lore and the movie does a good job in exploring it. Could it have been better in terms of exposition and settings? Yes. But at the same time it does make you very curious to know more about it.

The casting did a good job overall portraying charismatic characters and despite a script sometimes feeling too rushed to really allow a lot of emotional development. The two main leads relationship evolution is beautiful but it felt a bit quick to me because of the movie format. The emotional scenes were very good, especially a couple of them involving at the same time powers and fights.

What I loved the most about this film is the very high production value. The decors and accessories seem super expensive and are truly beautiful to look at...I was dazzled by the magnificence of the numerous kimonos, so so pretty. I really enjoyed as well the visual effects during the fights: there were a myriad of details making the watch super compelling.

The main regret that I have relates to the scenario and the speed at which each of the narrative arc is developped. There are so many elements in the politics of the empire that I would have liked to be better explained and more expanded on...I hope there will be a sequel because the richness of the lore leave room for so much more stories.

I would recommend this to people looking for an historical / fantasy movie with amazing production value and captivating lore. If you enjoy beautiful kimonos, meticulous decors with a lot of details as well as romance involving fantasy elements, this one is for you.

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The idea of this movie is cute but the way it's executed is problematic and annoying.

The idea of the movie is cute: Momose tried to encourage Yashiro to be confident in crossdressing. Yashiro is very lovely, I tried to finish the whole show bc of him. I believe with the same idea it could be done better. The way this idea was executed in this movie was very problematic. Maybe bc of writing, Momose looked like a manipulative freak, trying to make Yashiro do this do that, and excused by saying: "I don't know how to do it better". And one important thing: he did attempt r*pe Yashiro, this is unforgiveable. I guess the reason why people liked it back then bc it was in 2015 so people's viewpoints might be different than us now and they didn't have many choices at that time.

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Even so, sometimes life ends. For me, an engaging Korean short film, played by likeable actors. I didn't imagine such an ending, but that's how it is. Who is more to blame, one or the other? Or the third one? In any case, I appreciate that it is completely believable and overall I rate it above average.


I tak to někdy končí v životě. Pro mě poutavý korejský krátký film, zahraný sympatickými herci. Takový konec jsem si sice nepředstavoval, ale je to tak. Kdo je více na vině, jeden nebo druhý? A nebo ten třetí? Každopádně si cením, že je naprosto uvěřitelný a celkově hodnotím nadprůměrně.

Leia Mais

Watch for the action

I didn't realize Jeon Jong Seo and Kim Ji Hoon were in this when I added this to my list, but oh my god what a pleasant surprise! To be honest I didn't really have any expectations going in, I'd watched the trailer when it popped up on Netflix and it seemed like my kind of thing to see a woman inflict damage in the way typically reserved for guys. On if that's all you're there for, this delivers perfectly.

This is a pretty simple, straightforward plot. We're given the basics and hints of a greater, undeveloped backstory, but for a Netflix production restricted to an hour and a half, that's somewhat expected. It's nothing groundbreaking in terms of storytelling, characters, or tropes, but it was still a very enjoyable mindless watch with pretty kick ass action.

My favorite bits:
- the opening, no notes (but I will remember that cans are great for blocking knives!)
- the guy with the chainsaw... that's on you dude
- stealing his car!? lol
- shooting the CEO before he's done talking, hahaha, this should happen more often to monologuing villains
- the flame thrower, you KNOW it had to make a comeback

tl;dr: a fun, enjoyable watch that likely won't make a lasting impression (do heed the warnings though) except perhaps for some action scenes which were the highlight for me

Leia Mais

not one boring moment

When I clicked open this movie I did not expect much. Even for the first third of the movie I thought it was be pretty predictable but to my surprise it turned around to be quite funny, healing, cheeky and overall entertaining.

The synopsis is pretty vague and does not represent the movie accurately in my opinion.
Both leads are not that young anymore, while he had been turned down in love and gave up on his music career, the FL has been in jail the past year. All in all I would say the story is non linear and not every plot point and the history behind that is fully explained. If this was a drama that would be a negative, but since this is a rom-com with 120 minutes run time, I don't see much fault in that. The typical tropes like "fake dating", "fake pregnancy", "ex comes back" might make you want to stay away and think it's melo but instead of doubling down on these tags, the movie uses those terms as additives. They don't define the entire story only parts of it and the main characters grow around them. To put it simply, one second it might seem the rest of the movie is going to be set in a certain place but a few minutes later everything is different.
Both leads have a difficult past and let go of that together over the course of the movie. Especially the ML has some touching moments later on.

As mentioned earlier I especially liked the second half, it had me laughing quite a few times. For a Chinese Movie it shows quite a bit of skin and is more raunchy than a more conservative movie. I mean the fact that the FL beats up guys, was in prison and has a back tattoo already gives you a little bit of a hint that there won't be a damsel in distress. I also liked it's fast pace but also many original scenes. Whether funny or sad moments, the actors had good chemistry and delivered a good performance.

But of course it's not a perfect movie. At certain points earlier on I found the ML a bit sleezy and the FL got sexualized a bit too much by the writers but it got better later on when the focus shifted on comedy and healing. The "not one boring moment" title could also hint at something not perfect since the movie does a lot, almost too much, in a short period of time and you don't always know the reason or where certain people came from.
Lastly, I really liked the ending. Funny and also wholesome... also shows that there are people who will accept your past and not judge you based on that.

I think it's entertaining and I don't really rate movies strictly, so for me it was funny and cheeky and that is good enough for me.
I would recommend the movie, especially since there are not a lot of odd pairing romcoms of mainland china that have leads that aren't in their 20s anymore.

Leia Mais

main leads were cute together, not scary at all more on the comedy side for me

overall
— pretty mid-movie
— expect some cliche scenes
— acting was okay
— editing is pretty funny especially the creature that was haunting them
— not scary at all doesn’t even count for me as a horror movie more on the comedy side to be honest
— the scenery of the island is gorgeous
— main leads were cute together

if you’re planning on watching this movie in a cinema just watch something else if you want to watch a horror movie
if you’re just looking for a movie to watch and chill then watch this movie do expect its not to be that good but it will make you laugh in some parts of the film

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Brilliantly acted, heart-tugging & transcendent love story of a Beauty & Beast!

An almost-silent film whose beauty lies in simple narration & brilliant acting making it a must-watch classic. The story is of star-crossed lovers overcoming their differences through a common bond with limited/no words exchanged but acts of kindness; helping them grow individually while falling in love. Outside forces threaten their union, forcing them to make hard emotional choices that tests their fates. The film's themes are Beauty meets the Beast, their love transcends time & leaves you with the lingering question of who truly is a monster? (yes, I am looking at us - humans!)

Best Parts of the Movie:
+ emotionally gripping love story between two very different people (with elements of supernatural)
+ simple storytelling & pace (even when shifting between 2 timelines)
+ brilliant acting! (a lot is said with almost no/limited words)
+ feel good factors (comedy, good-triumphs-over-evil, nostalgic elements of childhood, warm family & neighbors relations)

Some Minor, Minor Flaws:
- Origin of the male lead/wolf-boy is only hinted, not explained in details
- Background of Antagonist's motives: he does evil stuff, but why?
- What became of a certain support character (Mr. Jeong) in the end?
(Not plot drivers nor do they impact the overall story. But had they been there, it would have made the film perfect)

Overall:
I maybe in the minority of people watching this film in 2023 but I highly recommend all to watch it at least once to experience the beautiful tale & brilliant acting. Just keep some tissues handy. Do not drop it thinking the picture quality would be bad. While it is not the best compared to the present works, I truly believe it is one of the gems of K-movies, deserving all the accolades it got.

SPECIAL NOTE: Acting by the main leads is class-apart!
+ Song Joong Ki's role IMO is his best acting till date as he solely expressed his character with his face & body, only.
+ Kudos to brilliant writing, cause when he finally spoke, the scene is poignant, piercing your heart.
+ Park Bo Young is amazing throughout, but steals the moment specifically in a gut-wrenching scene towards the end.

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Old-but gold-office BL has a quiet and sad ambience

I'm always a fan of media that take a realistic approach into queer couple's relationship and this movie is made for me. This old-but gold-office BL has a quiet and sad ambience about how 2 people with their own past heal and love eo.
It's kinda like a sadder and reserve version of Old Fashion Cupcake. Togawa is the boss who cares for his ppl while Shima is the subordinate with a broken heart due to the past with his ex. He feels insecured and he hurts both himself and Togawa. But I'm glad finally they worked it out.
I actually really like this one. The movie is a good adaptation considering its 5-day filming period with only $5 budget. The only problem i have with it is the camera angles, they wasted so many valueable scenes with those far and cornered angles.

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