Revolver

The trailer makes this seem good. But it's a snooze fest. I'm not exaggerating, if you are someone who actually pays attention when watching movies you will still not understand anything even after 1 hour of watching lol. The only good thing about the movie is that one cute girl's constant outfit changes. It really seems like the director was depressed when making this cuz wtf.

Revolver spends much of the first half unraveling a complex web of deceit and revenge; but having started so promisingly as a mystery/thriller, rapidly changes gear into mystery/drama and ends in rather an understated note.

Arguably this is more realistic to how real life plays out in such criminal feuds, but does not make for the most satisfying movie experience. All the various plot strands and overlapping relationships introduced in the first hour ultimately count for very little as the storyline becomes increasingly simple for the rest of the run time.

If you're a fan of Korean thriller/dramas, this is a good watch, just maybe don't expect a classic - which is a shame because with a better second half that's exactly what this might have been.

I think the low rating (currently 5.4) is due to the fact that many viewers are used to getting a lot of hard action, combined with a fast pace from a South Korean movie.

In this movie, however, you get neither, and this seems to be absolutely unbearable for people whose attention span has been completely stunted, thanks to TikTok and other trash.

Of course, a slow narrative pace and relatively little carnage are not automatically a sign of quality. It always depends on what the director and the actors do with the script.

Thankfully, the best has been made of it in this film, so if you are prepared to engage with a slowly unfolding plot, you will be rewarded.

So if you want to see something other than a constant adrenaline rush in a South Korean movie, you should definitely go for it.

More of this, please. Much more!

P. S.: As always, I give a 10 to a movie whose rating is ridiculously low, just to do my part to at least minimally influence that rating.

My actual rating would be an 8/10.

The Korean film directed by Seung-uk Oh will be primarily remembered for the remarkable performances of its two lead actresses: the resolute Jeon Do-yeon in the role of Ha Soo-yeong and the charming Lim Ji-yeon as Jeong Yoon-seon.

The narrative unfolds gradually, dedicating a significant portion of the first half to untangling an intricate web of betrayal and vengeance surrounding the police officer Soo-young, who is on the verge of moving into her ideal new apartment. However, she becomes embroiled in an unforeseen corruption scandal involving her partner and ultimately accepts a considerable bribe to take the blame for the offenses. This aspect of the film may be considered its weakest point. The film improves significantly as it transitions into a thriller filled with suspense, culminating in a dramatic finale that is quite impactful.

Regrettably, the conclusion lacks clarity, yet it still managed to maintain my full attention throughout.

Every character did justice to their characters but it is ANDY commands your complete attention. Wookie for the win. Versatile. 9 stars for his performance.

The movie itself is a slow burn with many layers that are hard to read with just one watch, but it's still very interesting. The movie maintains a tranquil tone for much of its runtime, before the action finally picks up toward the end. The performances by the cast are the best thing here - sharp and precise. I wish some characters had alittle more screem time, especially Andy but he made his 40 minutes on screen worthwhile. Revolver is a must watch. Movies don't really get high ratings in Korea so no surprise here.