K-lover61
UK
Worth watching
December 2024
A unique setting of the S.Korean Probationary Service, which was interesting, if very likely far from reality (but, I have no real idea).
I found the feel of this film to be a little odd, in that at times it came across quite tongue-in-cheek, whilst at others it was far more serious. It was like some kind of Super Hero movie, but then at other monents more like real life. I think dry humour rather than some of the more unsubtle stuff, would have worked better, imo.
But.... I so enjoyed it! KWB was great. His gentle character (Lee Jeong-do) matured no end and for someone who tried to feign disinterest and detachment... well, he failed. Watching the character learn, find a purpose and grow from it, was very feel-good.
The pairing of character LJD with that of Kim Sun-min was excellent. They complimented each other so well and there was nothing in KSM not to like.
I also liked LJD's relationship with his father; a character who was quite layered.
LJD's 3 friends were amusing and all quite different. Nerds united, but so likeable.
Some of the felons were, as expected, awful, and I admired Sun-min's ability to stay impartial. Doubt very much I could!
This film has plenty of action and it's all very nicely packaged.
As a footnote, I rather liked a slightly rough, bleach blonde, black roots Woo-bin, too ;~)
A unique setting of the S.Korean Probationary Service, which was interesting, if very likely far from reality (but, I have no real idea).
I found the feel of this film to be a little odd, in that at times it came across quite tongue-in-cheek, whilst at others it was far more serious. It was like some kind of Super Hero movie, but then at other monents more like real life. I think dry humour rather than some of the more unsubtle stuff, would have worked better, imo.
But.... I so enjoyed it! KWB was great. His gentle character (Lee Jeong-do) matured no end and for someone who tried to feign disinterest and detachment... well, he failed. Watching the character learn, find a purpose and grow from it, was very feel-good.
The pairing of character LJD with that of Kim Sun-min was excellent. They complimented each other so well and there was nothing in KSM not to like.
I also liked LJD's relationship with his father; a character who was quite layered.
LJD's 3 friends were amusing and all quite different. Nerds united, but so likeable.
Some of the felons were, as expected, awful, and I admired Sun-min's ability to stay impartial. Doubt very much I could!
This film has plenty of action and it's all very nicely packaged.
As a footnote, I rather liked a slightly rough, bleach blonde, black roots Woo-bin, too ;~)
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