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Sarangeui bulsachak (2019)
Corny Unrealistic Predictable
I watch a lot of KDrama. The good ones have complex stories, unique subject matter, fantastic acting, great cinematography, interesting character development... (My Mister, My Liberation Notes, Diary of a Prosecutor, Our Blues, Mr. Sunshine, Divorce Attorney Shin, Extraordinary Attorney Woo...), but this one is definitely not in the same league. It's a trite, silly, failed attempt at humour, with a totally implausible story line. It's a waste of time, and the high ratings leave me bewildered.
NEVER watch a foreign film with dubbing - it always kills the show. When you watch w subtitles, you hear the actor saying the line as you read it, and catch all the nuances, emotion, and subtleties in their delivery. It becomes second nature to read while you watch, and gives you the true essence of the film.
Live Is Life (2021)
An Extremely Rare 10/10
It is one of the best films I've watched in quite some time. The review by johannes2000-1 is spot on, far better than I could ever critique it. This is, without doubt, one of those extremely rare 10/10 films, I loved everything about it (the opening had me wondering, but it's the only weak part of the entire film). I was not prepared for the constant flow of intrigue, serenity, excitement, sorrow, joy, & humour that it flawlessly wove throughout the story. It's one of those that will stay with me for a very long time.
For any of you who watch foreign language films dubbed, stop! The acting by those dubbing is always terrible & ruins an often great film. If you know how to read, do it - you will hear the actors voices saying the words you read, & you can get a clear sense of their acting & portrayal of the character and the scene.