Ended on a strong message that we cannot close our eyes and cover our eyes to the damage we are causing to our planet. That if we care about our children's future, we must face down fear of the unknown with hope and dedication. 

The movie was really well done. Great cast and special effects. The storyline was crafted together well. Power plant meltdowns are not easy to explain to the general public but I thought they did a good job without making me feel bored.

I took a class on how government in the U.S. operates during natural disasters and I couldn't help but think about all the ways the government in this movie went wrong. It was an interesting thought experiment that added to the overall depth of the film. I feel like something was lacking in the film that is keeping me from running out to the store to buy it. I think the characters weren't fleshed out enough. If they had spent just a little more time on developing them and their relationships, I think the movie would've been a smash hit.

But I definitely recommend  watching it. My heart was racing the whole time which is truly the mark of a great thriller.

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Let me start off my saying that in the past I gave high scores on the music section but after watching this I've realized how wrong this was. Secret Affair has an impeccable OST that actually compliments the show's scenes.

I thought that the chemist between the two leads was FIRE!!! they were definitely the best part of the show which is also why I gave a total rating of 8.5 because the rest of the storyline wasn't strong. I understand why it was what it was, that her being corrupt allowed him to come in and "save" her from herself. But whenver they weren't on screen together I just didn't care about what was going on.

I still really enjoyed the show and have already rewatched some scenes on YouTube. All in all, I'm satisfied. For a kdrama that aired on cable, this is a passionate romance that I'll think back in frequently and may rewatch again one day. Seeing how hye won changed as a person and fell in love, was beautiful.

Also I must say, some of the camera shots were nicely done.

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I clicked on this movie knowing nothing about it except that it was a comedy and was very satisfied with my choice. What started as a classic rags to riches story turned it all on its head when the two worlds start unraveling and the hitman regains his identity. The comedy was especially well done on the hitman’s part as he tries to follow in the footsteps of who he thought was himself, including trying to gain approval from who he thought was his father. That part I found really funny. The ending was sweet and totally not cheesy- which I can be particularly tired of so I was grateful. I think it has rewatchability and all the actors were great and I’d look for them in other roles especially if they were similar to ones like in this movie. Check out Luck Key. I enjoyed watching it and I’m sure you will too.

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What a strange movie. So dark and bloody but most of it was silly because of Bok Sun. As always Kim Go Eun is fantastic and so was Ahn Seo Hyun.  Kim can cry so realistically, coupled with her character's personality, I think she really shined here. The guy who played the killer, Lee Min Kee, woah! did he do good. So creepy and psychotic! My heart was racing in fear whenever he was chasing them, he's just nuts! Am I crazy because I kinda feel bad for him? It's the classic case of if his family were different, maybe he would've turned out better. I did feel like the story dragged on a little bit and I wanted to fast forward a few times. But it was worth the watch.

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I was drawn to this after finding out the director had done Train to Busan which we all know is impeccable. psychokinesis isn't as good by a long shot but it does well what it's going for. I've seen these kind of movies before, indie-vibe, superhero, comedy, dramas and I tend to like them. This movie plays into that niche well, making me laugh as the main character is thrown these powers during a time when he's trying to be a better person. I think storywise it works, but the pacing was a tad slow and I once when I had stopped halfway through it, I wasn't dying to get back to it the next day. I'm glad I finished it because I did like it but it was a little slow and the storyline was a little light.

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I feel like this is underrated. It's funny, it's incredibly well acted. The storyline doesn't lag. The CGI is actually really good considering when it was made. The character development is there. I didn't think i'd like it so I'm surprised to be writing this saying I liked it more than the movie Tunnel, which I watched right before this. I'd say if all that I said appeals to you, then you'd probably like it and go check it out. A monster movie isn't normally my deal but I like post-apolocyptics and that's why i turned this on.  I felt like it delivered.

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I don't know why I cried so much after the movie was over. The songs played during the credits coupled with the drawings  really hit home for me what happened to him as a whole and all that he lost. His family were terrible people and what they did was a terrible thing but it was so interesting seeing how they all in their own ways and for their own reasons, became a family with him. Watching him become more aware of his morality and taking a stand, it created this dilemma of who he wanted to stay faithful to. Finding out who Hwayi really was just deepened that to another level and broke your heart. I've got to give credit to Yeo Jin Goo, he is an excellent actor. And personally, I was super excited to see that Jo Jin Woong was in this movie. I loved! him in Signal (as we all did of course ????) and he was wonderful in this movie! Without his character, I think I wouldn't have felt as conflicted about the Day Breaker family as I do. I'm really surprised how much I loved this movie. It had just enough depth to make me think but not too much to take away from the action. I'm trying so hard not to spoil anything so this might sound confusing but I couldn't stop thinking about Im Hyoung Taek and his wife, the whole time just imagining all the pain they've gone through as the try to cling to every last shred of hope. Just heartbreaking.

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I'm truly sad to see such a drama have only an 8.4 in rating. From the beginning I was in love with the idea of a prosecution team fighting for the rights of the sexually abused. In the first case we saw something unprecedented on TV especially in Korea, I imagine, a man that was sexually harassed. I was stunned at the social conscious of this show and felt excited to see where they'd go next. I was not disappointed. They interwove new sexual harassment/abuse cases with the overall plot of catching Jo Gap Soon effortlessly. For a few episodes we focused on a call girl who was killed and her murder was pinned on the wrong man, to me, that was the strongest section of the show.

The writing has been impeccable and believable,  literally keeping me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens. Every time I turn on the show, I can feel my body tense up in anticipation. I feel like I've learned a lot about what it takes to be a prosecutor when before I just thought they worked for the defense, oh no! they are like detectives! I had no idea. Ma Yi Deum is goals! She is so tough and fearless, Jung Ryeo Won did a FANTASTIC! job. I was drawn to the show based on the premise but also because  I had just finished Tunnel and loved Yoon Hyun Min in it. He was just as good here, I can't wait to see where he'll go next.

Ma Yi Deum's tenacity to catch Jo Gap and make him pay for what he did to her mom was inspiring and  Jung Ryeo Won did an amazing job acting as both the heartbroken woman who missed her mom and the motivated prosecutor who would do whatever it took to bring him down. We saw how bad that determination can be and how it can be dangerous to those around her, which I think was a realistic point to make that they could've easily overlooked but added a lot of depth because they didn't.

I didn't expect to like this show so much but am grateful to have been surprised. Give this a chance if you haven't watched it.

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This drama took me a really long time to finish and I don’t know why. When I was watching it, I enjoyed it and would binge a few in a row. It was the kind of show that’s really good in the moment but when you’re away from it, you don’t feel as excited to get back to it. The story was good and I really enjoyed the island scenes. I never watched the American show Lost but I imagine how crazy it would be to be stranded on a deserted island and I loved getting to see that play out. How they chose to tell their story was interesting and didn’t take any of the suspense out surprisingly. The show did unexpectedly well with the thriller/suspense genre. There was one episode where they getting saved from the island and that was by far the strongest episode, especially in that genre. All the characters had good chemistry and the villain, god! he was despicable and you just loved hating him. What I didn’t expect from this show that I loved so much was the comedy. I plan to watch more shows from this screenwriter because it was so hilarious and played perfectly to my comedic sense. I think it would’ve been better if it had been cut down a little. Maybe to 13 episodes. Just tightened up and a few less setbacks. But overall, I enjoyed it.

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I really liked the show. I think it deserves an 8 but I gave it an 8.5 because of the following:
-The romance was great. Who she ended up with, they were soooo cute together. The guy especially, I loved how he played his character. He is so cute when he's in love.
-I liked the dark, detective story. The criminal played his role well, he was so creepy.
-The comedy was great most of the time
-the bromance! Ah! So good!
-Music perfectly fit the show
-the acting was of course excellent

What I didn't like though that really brought down the score I gave:
-It tried to be too many things. If the show had stuck to one aspect like the comedy and bong soon trying to come to terms with her powers, I think it would've been better. I know why they had to have the criminal storyline but it was so contrastingly dark, it was jarring sometimes. I felt like the best parts about the show was the comedy and the bromance but They didn't touch on those as much. they should've come up with a different storyline to get her comfortable with her powers.
-I REALLY disliked two of the characters. That lead gangsters who was hospitalized forever in a body cast and the project team leader, omg, they were both sooo annoying. I didn't think they were funny at all. It really detracted from the show. They were both so useless and their characters were so over the top. No not good.

I still recommend people watch it. The beginnng was really strong. Towards the middle it got more involved in the crime genre. Each were good stories, i just thought it was too much together. It was overall, a really funny show and the romance was so cute! I just loved them. And seeing Bong Soon grow up and into her powers, seeing her believe in herself, it was a nice thing to watch.

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I am not the type of person who likes dramas, I need more excitement in my movies most often. Unless they do an outstanding job with the storyline, I am not into it. The Beauty Inside was one of those rare exceptions for me. The movie perfectly showcases not only the main character's struggle but the woman whom he falls in love with, how hard it eventually becomes for her.

The movie features an all star cast with many favorite actors and actresses. Despite there being only one lead, she plays her role tremendously. I felt like she had chemistry with everyone .

I loved this movie so much I bought it and then recommended it to my friend who is so! anti-foreign films. she said she loved it. You have no idea how much of a feat that is.

Your heart will ache. You'll cry. You'll swoon. It's the perfect romance movie.

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