All Of Us Are Disappointed

South Korea isn’t new to making zombie movies and shows. They have produced quality ones over the recent years so there’s a certain expectation from them in this subgenre.

I binge watched All of Us Are Dead upon its release. To put it simply, it’s about a group of students striving to survive in a zombie apocalypse. Sadly, half way through the series I already got bored. I wished they shorten it. There are so many scenes that don’t add much value. One thing to describe this show is ambitious. It wants to tackle several issues and cover everything resulting it to fall flat.

PRO:
I want to commend the camera work esp when all hell breaks loose. I like the continuous take in cafeteria scene. They showed the chaos from all sides, didn’t follow just handful of people. I also like the scene when the two policemen were running through town.

CONS:
I have no problem with characters even main leads dying. But meaningless deaths are irking. It came across as trying so hard to make an an impactful emotional scene. The build up is weak. It also has repetitive unnecessary sacrifices. It’s basically showing dumb ways to kill a character.

I’m bothered by some fight scenes because the locations of stunt wires are obvious. When they get kicked or do “some” stunt, it’s doesn’t look natural.

I’m not impressed at all acting wise but I had no problem with it. They’re just not ripe yet.

The ending felt abrupt and unsatisfying. Maybe it’s them calling for a second season. But to be honest, I prefer it to end properly in one season.

Overall the story is disappointing.

That being said, I think you’d still enjoy this if:
- you don’t mind a lot of plot holes
- you don’t watch much zombies films and dramas so you won’t have a point of comparison
- you are into high school sub genre

Read More

Made me want Mondays to come fast ❀

The last time I followed an airing kdrama where I’m up-to-date with the weekly releases (never missed and finished everything) was Twenty Five, Twenty One (2022) prior that is The Red Sleeve (2021-2022). After that I delve more into cdramas. Lovely Runner properly brought me back. Every week we get butterflies, fun stuff, and theories! Monday episodes for fluff. Tuesday episodes for angst and effective cliff hanger!

Chemistry and comedic timing are very vital to RomCom leads and fortunately, Hyeyoon and Wooseok have them! The director worked on Flower of Evil which is one of my favorites and another timeslip drama beforehand, and his expertise shows in this work as well. (But I have to mention the recent comments he made left a bad taste in my mouth)

The writer did an excellent job of keeping us on our toes. I was worried it will crash and burn after the strong second episode. I was hopeful but also wary. But she managed to keep it enjoyable until the end.

I also want to commend the details! From pop culture jokes of that time to props and set design, they are on point!

It felt like everyone involved in making this wants to create something real good and it unexpectedly became a hit!

I recommended this to my friends without second thoughts because I know they’ll have a good time. So if that’s what you want, you can hop in the Lovely Runner craze too!

Read More