The storyline started off really good, and in the middle it gets very thrilling and enjoyable, but sadly, the last 30 minutes was just a major let down. The last 30 minutes were confusing, everything became the opposite to what the storyline mainly explained in the first half. The plot twists were just too much.
On the other hand, the acting were very very good. Shin Min Ah’s acting were realistic and excellent as expected, same goes for Lee Yoo Young and Lee Kyu Hyung. It’s just disappointing to see good actors and actresses in a movie that’s ruined by the ending.
Overall, an 7/10 for me. The 6 points are mainly because of the thrilling first half! An okay movie, but I wish the storyline could be done better. ⭐️
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Diva is not a movie, it's a piece of art that lures the viewer with its amazing plot line
At first I added the movie"diva" to my watch list for it's star studded cast including two of my favorite actresses: shin min-ah and Lee yoo-young ,and because there were no english subtitles for it I just forgot about it for a while , but on January 29th of 2021 i found it in one of the Korean movie sites and i downloaded it immediately because I remembered it was on my watch list , and after watching it I'm just speechless and amazed by this movieThe plot was well delivered by the director who brought this thrilling story to Life with such amazing actresses and actors who brought their characters to Life with their amazing portrayal of their respective characters, this doesn't contain spoilers so I'm not gonna say too much about the movie, although it was quite at first but the movie kept building an amazing third act that was extremely good and well made and really made the movie unforgettable to me and blew my mind after that amazing ending and revelations involving the disappearance of Lee yoo-young's character(soo-jin) i really loved that the director focused on their relationship that is full of jealousy and blame towards each other since they were young , at last i really recommend this movie to everyone who's looking for a thriller and mystery themed movie,"diva" would do the job
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A movie with crazy events
Is it because her body and mind are not fully recovered? Whenever Lee Young gets on the diving board, memories from the accident flashes back, which results in poor performance. To make matters worse, another diver unexpectedly gets the spotlight amid Lee Young’s slump, and the secrets of Soo Jin, whom she thought was closer than anyone else, are revealed one by one. In the end, Lee Young is eaten up by the suspicions that Soo Jin tried to kill her and her own desire for the No. 1 spot and is engulfed in madness.Till the second part, the movie is flawless. Without lengthy explanations, director Cho Seul Ye delicately and speedily directs scenes of Lee Young and Soo Jin, who are in an uncomfortable relationship as “friends and competitors,” and Lee Young’s inability to overcome trauma after the accident. There is also a considerable amount of “fun of the thriller genre,” which comes as Lee Young gradually learns the secrets of Soo Jin and the truth behind the accident by putting together the pieces of the puzzle found in her broken memory.
The use of “diving” is also impressive. The dizziness of diving from a high elevation is enough to stimulate not only Lee Young’s trauma but also the tension that the viewers feel. Also, in a way, it strangely resembles Lee young, who is gradually destroying herself after waking up the latent desire and madness. In particular, the scenes where the characters dive presents a unique cinematic beauty, providing fresh stimulation.
Yet, the latter half of the film shows apparent shortages. Unlike the first half, which captivated the viewers with delicate psychological descriptions and novel topic of diving, Diva loses its momentum from the moment the “most interesting” truth is revealed. Watching how people treat Lee Young after the accident and Lee Young’s confusion between hallucinations and reality reminds you of a series of scenes that you already saw in countless works and hinders the concentration. The emotions that have been steadily piled up from the beginning tense up the atmosphere as if they are about to explode soon, but out of nowhere, disappears into thin air.
It was Shin Min Ah and Lee Yoo Young who saved the film that was on the verge of being titled “anticlimax thriller.” Shin Min Ah perfectly digested Lee Young, who went from being No. 1 diver who knows how to play cool to a desperate person swallowed up by trauma, guilt, and madness. As it was a side of the actress we have never seen before, Shin Min Ah’s dramatic transformation seems quite unconventional in a good sense. Lee Yoo Young shows off her presence with restrained acting even despite her small role. She excellently portrayed the subtle emotion of Soo Jin, who is resentful and jealous of Lee Young, but still stays by her side tied by the name of a friend.
Diva is a mystery thriller that has both its strengths and weaknesses. However, aside from all the pros and cons, the fact that we got to see a whole new side of Shin Min Ah will make this one memorable work for many..
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Não é ruim, mas poderia ser melhor, a sinopse prometeu bastante mas acabou entregando pouco, foi fraco, do meio pro fim perdi um pouco do interesse
Porém gostei bastante de ver a Shin Min Ah em um papel assim, sua personagem estava cada vez mais presa em suas paranoias tentando encontrar respostas em sua mente estragada e tentando voltar ao pódio novamente.
É um filme que fica confuso em algumas partes que descrevem o estado mental de Yi Young , muitas vezes ficamos perdidos tentando diferenciar entre a realidade e sua imaginação
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