Good News

The film tells the story of when hijackers seize a Japanese commercial flight and demand to fly to Pyongyang. A mysterious mastermind devises a bizarre plan to divert the plane to Seoul. The lead actor is well-acted and excellently comedic, and the soldier character is the best in my opinion. He delivers one of the best absurd scenes. This film is one of the best-edited films of the last five years. Good News is definitely one of the best films of 2025.

In some ways it is ludicrous, and like epic films the set and the props are larger than the actors - think of disaster films where a ship or a building take centre place. Here the plane and radar equipment and the scale of the operations are all impressive. The acting is not impressive and a little hysterical at times. In some crazy way it works. Of course there is the dark history in the region, how Korea was occupied by Japan, then the US occupied Japan and then Korea. All those politics are played here with a bias toward South Korea. Though in the acting, the pilots and the Japanese Red Army characters are quite dynamic - indeed why aren't all the characters named? Is it potential backlash? I particularly think the woman Red Army fanatic played that role well.

For a change, Netflix has another positive surprise in store, as is so often the case with Asian productions. Or is it almost exclusively Asian productions? 'Good News' is a bitterly angry political satire with witty humour. Careerists, shadow men, opportunists, idealists, populists, media jackals - all are exaggerated and reduced to absurdity with a precisely punctuated density of gags. Above all, the ugly entanglements within civil service hierarchies and the life-strangling shackles of bureaucracy are dissected with a black humour that has not been seen in a long time. The format mixes thriller and comedy, portraying the absurdity of the conflict between North and South Korea, which is so characteristic of our humanity, through the lens of a single event. From the South Korean perspective, of course, as that is where the film comes from, but with sufficient self-criticism. I was completely unprepared, especially for such enthusiasm.

It is a very good movie.

😅a lot of people are rating is low.

This is a clear case of taste dictating rating not quality.

The way it blends satire with seriousness is masterful. And Icing on top is the pacing.

The Screenplay writer did an excellent job.

It is a very good and enjoyable movie. Do watch it.

The movie Good News left a deep impression on me because it is not only entertaining but also meaningful on a deeper level. At first glance, it seems like a simple and light-hearted story, but as the plot develops, it becomes clear that the film hides a much more serious message about society, trust, and human nature. My overall opinion about this movie is that it is truly a well-made work of art that reflects the unseen side of our modern world.

What I found most fascinating was how the movie revealed the darker aspects of people's lives that we usually do not notice. It shows that behind the smiling faces and beautiful appearances, there can be lies, pain, and corruption. The film reminds us that not everything we see can be trusted. Sometimes the truth is hidden under layers of deception, and the director successfully expresses this idea through powerful storytelling, emotional acting, and realistic situations. The characters were very believable, and their experiences felt real, which made me think about how similar situations could happen in real life.

Another thing I appreciated about Good News is how it makes the audience reflect on themselves and the world around them. It teaches an important lesson about not judging others too quickly and being aware that reality is often more complicated than it appears. The background music, camera angles, and emotional scenes also helped to build a strong atmosphere that kept me focused throughout the movie.

In conclusion, Good News is not just a film to watch for fun; it is a meaningful piece of art that encourages people to think critically about society, trust, and human behavior. I believe it deserves high praise for its creativity, emotional depth, and strong moral message. It is a movie that stays in your mind long after you finish watching it.