Cha Woo Min

Review: Buried Hearts

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

Buried Hearts isn’t the best in its class (that class being makjang revenge thriller), but it is reasonably engaging through most of its run, with some moments that shone a bit extra.

Unfortunately for me, I didn’t enjoy the ending so much, though your mileage may vary. Opinions on the ending are divided, suffice to say.

The thing that everyone seems to be able to agree on, however, is that Park Hyung Sik is pretty darn great in this, and it’s a treat getting to see him showcase a part of his acting range that has heretofore flown under the radar.

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Flash Review: Study Group

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My friends. I can honestly say that I wasn’t expecting to watch this show, at all. 😁

I’d found the trailers a bit too cartoony for my taste, and also, too high school for my mood, if you know what I mean?

BUT THEN. Quite a few of you started saying very positive things about this show, so much so that I felt like I had to see for myself, what I was missing.

..Which is how I ended up watching this whole show, heh.

FOMO got me here, basically, and y’know what, FOMO did a pretty good job, because this turned out to be more enjoyable than I’d originally expected. 😁

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Review: Melo Movie

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

Despite its billing, Show doesn’t land as much as a romance, as an exploration of our characters’ journeys, in the context of love, loss, isolation and solidarity.

I found myself not feeling as connected to our characters as I tend to be, and yet, the various thoughts and nuggets of wisdom that Show serves up, manage to linger with me, with an almost haunting sort of quality.

Overall, a worthwhile watch, provided you adjust your expectations and viewing lens, which I talk about in a little bit.

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