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Watched this movie to see how the story advances. It does not have any value-added storyline. I rented this on prime, sort of mad about that. Have no desire to see part 3. Overall, it feels lazy on the writer's side of things. It's Witch 1 storyline with a different Girl. Same - o, same - o. Lab escape, mad scientist, superpowered villains hunting Girl, add one twist and your done working for the day.
This is Part 2 of what is going to be more to come. It ends dead stop, mid thought, anticlimax (big time). Many scenes in this movie are filler, not necessary to the flow of the story. Some of them were downright annoying, others just confusing. I also had some timeline challenges generating some confusion about why I was watching certain scenes.
This is not an action-packed movie. It is not a movie with a lot of good fight scenes. The only dynamic fight occurs 1.45 hrs into the movie, basically the end of the movie. This fight does have some actual skilled fighting but is heavily dependent on superman level special effects. This fight is the peak of the movie and delivers great action, some fair dialogue, and sets up what becomes the big flop ending. First fight 56 mins in, is two super powered villains beating a car door. Second is 1.10 hrs in, again superpowers and special effects. Scene 1 and 2 last about 3-5 mins and don't really involve fighting skills.
Cast is good for the most part. Several scenes are carried by the actors as the writing lacks depth. So, thru the movie, many actors save otherwise what is lack luster scenes. I do believe the directors organized and delivered as best available from the script. Park as Kyung Hee is the most compelling performance. Park seems to be a level above this movie. Sung as Dae Gil is really good and generates the one heartfelt scene of the movie with an innocent friendship developed with Girl. Shin as Girl is perfect and delivers that one moment my eyes got watery. The best just fun stuff comes as Dae Gil and Girl try to be friends. Comparing to Witch 1, Shin completely captures the lab escapee girl. Plus ++++ level 4 superpowers (way beyond the super villains).
Villains: 1 - typical throw away gangsters, set up to be fodder during 2nd and last fight. 2 - Superpowered mercs (level 1 powers, just really fast/strong and can take a beating), with a tie into Witch 1. The attempt to generate some comedic relief between the lead mercs is value added. 3. The stylish superpowered mercs (level 2 powers, special skills, uber fast/strong, harder to kill than a zombie and regenerate body parts in seconds), no value added to storyline. Do create the only dynamic fight scenes. You will recognize their click from Witch 1. Totally bring the callous next gen merc cool kids vibe.
I really wanted to get into this movie. I love Park Eun Bin as Attorney Woo, and I am rewatching Woo now. I wanted to have another Park go to, I am disappointed.
This is Part 2 of what is going to be more to come. It ends dead stop, mid thought, anticlimax (big time). Many scenes in this movie are filler, not necessary to the flow of the story. Some of them were downright annoying, others just confusing. I also had some timeline challenges generating some confusion about why I was watching certain scenes.
This is not an action-packed movie. It is not a movie with a lot of good fight scenes. The only dynamic fight occurs 1.45 hrs into the movie, basically the end of the movie. This fight does have some actual skilled fighting but is heavily dependent on superman level special effects. This fight is the peak of the movie and delivers great action, some fair dialogue, and sets up what becomes the big flop ending. First fight 56 mins in, is two super powered villains beating a car door. Second is 1.10 hrs in, again superpowers and special effects. Scene 1 and 2 last about 3-5 mins and don't really involve fighting skills.
Cast is good for the most part. Several scenes are carried by the actors as the writing lacks depth. So, thru the movie, many actors save otherwise what is lack luster scenes. I do believe the directors organized and delivered as best available from the script. Park as Kyung Hee is the most compelling performance. Park seems to be a level above this movie. Sung as Dae Gil is really good and generates the one heartfelt scene of the movie with an innocent friendship developed with Girl. Shin as Girl is perfect and delivers that one moment my eyes got watery. The best just fun stuff comes as Dae Gil and Girl try to be friends. Comparing to Witch 1, Shin completely captures the lab escapee girl. Plus ++++ level 4 superpowers (way beyond the super villains).
Villains: 1 - typical throw away gangsters, set up to be fodder during 2nd and last fight. 2 - Superpowered mercs (level 1 powers, just really fast/strong and can take a beating), with a tie into Witch 1. The attempt to generate some comedic relief between the lead mercs is value added. 3. The stylish superpowered mercs (level 2 powers, special skills, uber fast/strong, harder to kill than a zombie and regenerate body parts in seconds), no value added to storyline. Do create the only dynamic fight scenes. You will recognize their click from Witch 1. Totally bring the callous next gen merc cool kids vibe.
I really wanted to get into this movie. I love Park Eun Bin as Attorney Woo, and I am rewatching Woo now. I wanted to have another Park go to, I am disappointed.
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