Chaotic

If you can make it through the first 30 minutes of the movie, which was really messy and boring, the movie will try to catch up later. What was a real waste, is the impressive cast turning out to be too much about nothing. Forget the first half completely, things turn out to be relatively more interesting in the second half. But not to the extend to salvage a Titanic. Some of the leading cast were good. Worth mentioning, Kim Soo Hyun, though his role was extremely short, but he marked it memorable indeed. Yet again, all was forgotten in a mediocre overall movie. Still, I wouldn't say the movie is among the worst watch list, but it doesn't score high. And if I need to pin point what went wrong for this impressive cast, I would say probably the story, there is no much to tell except bits and pieces of a typical heist action movie, and a huge cast chaotically ensembled without a solid plot.

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Perfect Witness

This is a must watch movie by all means. The story and acting were both superb. Loved it from the beginning to the end. Kim Hyang Gi was a perfect 10, and Jung Woo Sung was a perfect match.
Despite the heart break moments, you will end up feeling nice about the turn of events, and connecting to the characters. Do not expect the typical drama, romance, or crime stories, but prepare yourself to watch a very heartwarming story. And spare a 2 hour movie night for this one, because once you start, you will keep watching till the very end. A brave risk from Production and the Director indeed, to take on a risk of no-typical appealing dramas, and produce a very good movie that is tender and memorable.

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Hard to tell

It must be the story, this is where the movie failed to develop where you expected it to do. By the end of it, you would surely ask yourself; what was the problem?. Even at the romantic level, there should have been more moments to make you believe the relationship potential between the two leads, I did not understand the distance between them. Sung Hoon is fine as always, but again, the story did not give him much to do. This goes for the rest of the cast. I was aware that the rating of the movie is not promising, but I watch it. I realized then that the rating is reasonable, it would've been better if they tried to go deep into things that matter, and give the two lead a chance to connect in the right way. In the beginning, I felt like they had the potential, but in the end, I felt like it was wasted. I like watching movies which give you strong feelings about something; like a story, a character, a purpose ... etc., but this movie will leave you with none of that.

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Wow, this is such an extraordinary movie, a perfect story, perfect cast, so untypical, yet, so breathtaking. The relationship between the leading cast is so human, it will certainly touch your heart. You will smile for their happy moments, laugh for their funny moments, and cry for the painful moments. But surely, you would root for them all the way. Their bond is so special. The story is so well directed, that you will feel it is very real, heartbreaking at times, and heartwarming at all times. One thing for sure, you will never forget Jo Jung Suk's performance. How could he be so natural, so annoying, yet so endearing?. Perfect 10. He could have made the movie perfect all by himself, still, the entire cast was amazing. Hats off for them to take on such an unusual story, but the risk paid off, they were all part of a very special movie. I may not be able to watch the movie again, one, because I won't be able to see Jo Jung Suk going through the pain without breaking down, two, because I will always remember the movie and the story.

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This was fun to watch, and it will win your heart. Surely, it will put a smile on your face. The Director had made such a winning, lighthearted, and fun to watch drama. The cast was funny, all of them, even with some over the top moments, they deserve high marks. There were also some intense moments so that the characters felt real, and the story did not feel silly romantic, but rather lighthearted and warm. And while personally, I may not see it again, it would mark high in the category of rewatch value for so many. Would have loved to see Ji Soo appear once again in the end. The leading couple had both perfect chemistry and a natural vibe. The entire cast, everyone, they were all-stars. If you look for something that will give you a smile and will have you spend a good time, this one should make it to your watch list.

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Class act

For someone whose never into historical or fantasy, this one was a change especially at the first half of the story, it was really intriguing. What did not work for me is the fact that the initial worm relationship between princes/brothers did not stand long against the conspiracies for the throne, the violence, the exiling, I wish it would have. Standing out for top performance, Lee Joon-gi, then both Nam Joo-hyuk, and Ji Soo. However, if you don't like to shed some tears and get your heart broken over drama, this isn't for you. Still, you will lose seeing a great cast, and a great first half indeed.

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Pass

Pass, that is how you would probably feel after watching this movie. My expectations were high because of the ratings, and the reviews. But something was wrong. Maybe the pace, or the absence of connecting the characters when you expected more, or both.
Acting has taken the lead part in this, hats off. Otherwise, it was not the best story, it was not great action, and again, it was not special suspense. You won't feel connected to the characters or the story if you trust my review. If you want to make up your mind on your own, watch it if you have nothing else to watch.

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Never I would've thought high of violent crime movies, and I try to stay away from this genre as much as possible. Except for occasional scenes, this movie was a perfect crime thriller. Thanks to the acting, the leading cast was superb, and I have to say, the supporting cast as well. You would feel the anger, the pain, the hate for the criminal as if all are real, not an act. The leading actors managed to personify their characters like this is their reality. It would have worked perfect 10 for me if it was not for some scenes which were either repulsive or extremely violent. That said, I wouldn't have watched an entire crime movie like that if it was not for the story and the acting. Accolades for the Director, he kept the audience connected to the story of the victims and their families and the fact that sometimes laws help monsters' criminals to get away with the most heinous crimes. Glad that this monster paid the price. Class A act.

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This should be on everyone's watch list, for the story alone. It hits on a very important matter; crime against women and girls that could be happening everywhere. And from the other side of the coin, the police focus on what could seem priority cases versus the impactful invasion of privacy against women. How there must be a shift or at least a mutual interest for crimes against women by all means. Hats off to the Director, production, writers, and to the cast. They took on this sensitive subject and balanced the comedy without taking away from the importance of the matter. Both female leads were superb. Yoon Sany Hyun was hilarious I have to say, you would smile every time he is on the screen. Choi Soo Young, I liked her role to the point I wish she could have been given more screen time. The entire cast should be applauded for taking on a non-typical formula for a guaranteed high rating, yet made a very good one indeed.

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A nice action movie, you wouldn't want to miss especially if you are a Ma Dong Seok fan. Add to the formula, Jang Ki Yong, and it is a definite plus, he is really good in action. This movie would have made it a perfect 10 if Jo Dong Hyuk would have joined in the leading cast, and again if the story would have some depth to it rather than simply being a rerun of the bad boys' tv series. Not that it wasn't a good rerun, it was, but I mean, it had the potential to have 9 to 10 rate with such an impressive cast. The action was excellently executed, but I wonder why the gang's members do not have guns except in a few or maybe one scene!! I would watch a sequel if they ever make one.

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I watched this basically to see a romantic light drama in between thrillers, crime, and some other deep staff. It was light indeed, funny, and extremely romantic with a dose of sad moments that will break your heart. I can now return to my line of dramas, after this overdose romance, not that I am complaining. It is good to have a breather, and the love story in "oh my venus" was really nice. So, if you are into romantic dramas, this should be on your watch list. And beyond the romantic element, a positive message to believe in yourself no matter what has been well delivered. So Ji Sub was superb, the entire cast was all-stars. I completely fall for the child actor, Kwon Soon Joon, he was adorable, I wish he would have more screen time, he is a star.

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Joker Act

What an act by Yoo Ah In, he is scary, a villain to the core, like a Joker. He took on such a repulsive, despicable, and evil character and delivered a crazy superb act. Simply, NO ONE could have played Jo Tae Oh like that, it was iconic. Equally perfect was Hwang Jung Min, he struck a perfect balance against such a brilliant act of Ah In, and delivered a superb performance of his own. The entire cast was a top act, Yoo Hae Jin, Jung Woong In, Oh Dal Soo, and everyone. Hats off to Ryoo Seung Wan for screenwriting and direction, and again for the cast choices. I just wish he could've put some background depth to the story of the psychopathic Jo Tae Oh.

Add it to your watch list and you won't regret it. Once the first 10 minutes pass, you are up to some great acts. I would say some scenes were extreme and over the top, and the end might be a little bit rushed, but the cast performance A*.

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***

If you are SUPER romantic and have a thing for supernatural drama, you will absolutely love this one. And even if you are not, it would be nice to watch, basically, for the main cast. But if you are seriously anti-romance, this will get to your nerves a little too much to handle on a binge-watch mode.
All the male leads have done a great job. The female leads were also good. Maybe if Jun Ji Hyun didn't go over the top in some of the scenes, there would have been no flaw. Some of the moments which were supposed to explain a lot about Kim Soo Hyun coming to earth from the stars, staying for as long as he did, and what would happen if/when he goes back, did not deliver any meaningful explanation. Was that intentional to keep the mystery, I guess not, it left so much to be missed. But there were many points that would make up for what was missing, like the cinematography, the music, scenes and sets designs, all were very good indeed. And again, high marks for the cast.

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