Reviews

Sebastian Stan’s performance falls flat, especially in the psychological scenes, which feel completely out of place. Anyone with even a basic understanding of psychology may find these moments hard to watch.

This movie is basically an encyclopedia about dragons...

This film is presented from a first-person perspective. Along with revisiting the plot of the movie and the first two short films, it cleverly introduces Book of Dragons through cool 2D animation. The story focuses on the unlucky protagonist’s misadventures with different dragons, offering fun insights into their types, habits, unique traits, and training tips. A must-watch for dragon fans!

Whether the director intended to satirize societal issues or simply deliver an R-rated gore fest, I don’t think they fully succeeded. The lack of depth in the heroine’s backstory and the overly convenient plot twists, combined with an ambiguous long take at the end, make it hard to grasp what the filmmaker truly wanted to say.

If the ending had three guns pulled out, with him getting shot each time, it would’ve been hilarious—like turning the whole thing into a surprise comedy!

This film brilliantly portrays the combination of femininity and the chilling darkness of a psychopathic killer. There’s a haunting depth to the portrayal of a woman’s madness, capturing a profound sense of suffering. The storytelling is innovative, with stunning cinematography, a gripping soundtrack, unique perspectives, and unforgettable character development. Absolutely mesmerizing!

What frustrated me the most was how the song always cuts off right at the climax. It’s like they build up this great moment, and then—nothing. It really takes you out of the experience.

Now even MV behind-the-scenes footage can be submitted to film festivals. Honestly, the movie didn’t live up to what I was expecting, but Kim Nam Joon’s journey toward being true to himself in the end really hits. It just goes to show that being a world superstar might be tough, but being yourself? That’s the real challenge.

The movie is average and relies heavily on sentimentality. Unfortunately, since I didn’t live through Y2K, there wasn’t much for me to connect with.

This is the kind of movie only A24 would take a chance on. The script is absolutely ridiculous, the acting leaves a lot to be desired, and the budget is clearly minimal. All that’s left is the Y2K gimmick that seemed interesting at first.

This movie wasn’t as funny as I expected. Most of the highlights and jokes are heavily based on millennial American pop culture and slang. If you haven’t lived through that era, you’ll probably be left scratching your head, not really understanding what everyone around you is laughing at. After watching, I can’t help but think that A24’s film selections are getting more and more diversified...

A lot of the plot and music are pretty intense, but I honestly have no idea what they’re building up to. The story’s so clichéd it almost becomes funny.

It’s pretty much just like what the director has said – they combined season 1 and mixed in the first few episodes of season 2. The pacing's solid, the plot doesn’t drag, and even if you’ve already seen the first season, it’s still a good time. Can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the second season!

This is such a guilty pleasure... not good, but so hard to stop watching

The series is adapted from a true-crime podcast digging into the psychology of arsonists, and is based on the real case of a former firefighter in Southern California who turned out to be a serial arsonist in the 1980s and ’90s. Creator Dennis Lehane, known for exploring psychological complexity through crime, wasn’t drawn to the investigation itself but to the emotional exhaustion of the arsonist. That focus results in an unusually intimate portrait of a criminal mind.

It still works; it still inspires...
I know that it has been more than sixty years since "Breathless" was released and changed the game forever. I know that for many die-hard Nouvelle Vague fans, Godard never improved on this very loose story of a gangster on the run. And I know that it has been copied, mined for ideas and meaning, and was a perfect accident of budget shaping content (the cutting was radical and necessary to keep things under budget).
But it is such an incredible ride.
See it. Learn from it. Understand why this was such a shock in an age of Panovision and Cinemascope in Hollywood films.
It still rocks!

I only checked it out after hearing it was similar to "Stranger Things," but the comparison oversells it. It leans heavily on mild horror and mystery to stay afloat, and the plot feels overly juvenile. The ending wraps up abruptly, leaving the whole series feeling unresolved.

Several moments struck a real emotional chord. Steven’s childhood friend Linda has always known he was gay, and her constant presence and quiet protection are deeply moving. Jessica, who falls for Steven, responds with surprising empathy once she learns the truth. And most touching of all is Steven’s mother—who has long suspected her son’s identity and, despite her personal conflict, chooses love and acceptance over judgment.

The contrast between the boy’s innocence and the president’s ruthless pragmatism is striking. As the journey unfolds, we sense the man quietly confronting his past. His death doesn’t resolve the cycle of violence, and I found myself curious about what becomes of the boy more than anything else.

The film may not boast a high rating, but there's something charming about its old-school comedic rhythm. It hits all the classic genre beats, even if the storytelling feels a bit rough around the edges. Watching an imperfect protagonist stumble toward his calling is surprisingly touching, and that emotional payoff sticks.