autumnflower
A good watch but might not be for everyone!
If you are a fan of reflective horror, then this movie might be your cup of tea.The movie is visually stunning that blends super natural elements along with history and culture of Korea. Set in modern korea against the backdrop of shamanistic rituals, the movie explores themes of family curses and national trauma through a slow-burning yet emotionally charged narrative.
The attention to detail had me impressed. It is pretty clear that the director had done intense research into Feng Shui and Shamanism to add authenticity. The slow pacing and build up along with amazing cinematic shots were an added plus. With big stars in the leading roles, none can be critiqued about the emotions they conveyed through acting.
Now on the other side, I did find the pacing to be off a bit sometimes. Secondly, this movie definitely isn't a scary one if that is what you are looking for. There are intense moments but definitely not scary ones. Finally, I really didn't connect with Kim Go-eun and Lee Do Hyun characters as much as I did with Choi Min Shik's character for some reason.
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Funny and lighthearted
Tl;dr - A good light hearted and funny drama - Recommended watch if you are into this type of genre.For starters, I didn't read the story summary or synopsis anywhere prior to starting it. So, when I started watching this movie, I expected it to be a lot heavier and emotionally draining. But to my surprise it was pretty light hearted and conveyed the emotions pretty well.
The story has a perfect blend of humor, emotion, and lightheartedness, this story captures the essence of a unique bond formed against the odd. The relationship between the mom and daughter and the people around them is pretty well written. The humor is spot on for me and helps pace the story well. For me, the witty dialogue and amusing situations not only make us viewers chuckle but also underline the incredible resilience they both have. The story will tug at your heartstrings while leaving you with a smile on your face.
The cast is apt for the role too. Both Jeon Hye Jin (the mom) and Choi Soo Young (the daughter) portrayed the roles very well. Their characters had a decent depth but they portrayed it very well. Though Ahn Jae Wook and Park Sung Hoon are integral part of the story, their screen time were less compared to the other two. I felt Park Sung Hoon's character was a bit of a snooze fest and they could have added a bit more flavor to that.
Cast - 8/10
Story - 7.5 / 10
Writing - 9/10
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