Secretly Greatly

I was really excited to see this movie, but it just fell flat for me. The plot felt like a bunch of great ideas that weren't fully developed. One minute it's a hilarious comedy about spies in a small town, and the next it's a super serious, dramatic film about loyalty and betrayal. The tonal shifts were so jarring, it was hard to get invested in anything. The comedy was decent, but it felt like a totally different movie than the emotional second half.

The ending was particularly frustrating. It felt rushed and didn't give the characters the payoff they deserved. I honestly just felt confused and unsatisfied when the credits rolled. It's a shame because the actors were all great. But a good performance can't fix a messy script.

Is it worth watching? Honestly, I don't think so. While it has some funny moments and great performances, the inconsistent tone and rushed plot make it a frustrating watch.

to be honest I never cried that much for a movie. this movie is outstanding. At the beginning the movie could appear long but when you get to the middle, you are just in it. All the action is really good. A lot of people said it was long, but not for me. I strongly recommend it. seriously. really inspiring. I cry every time I think of the movie. Watch the movie till the End! Kim Soo Hyun was srly the best. He has really good acting skills. It gave me goosebumps. The story line is a bit complicate at the beginning but at the End you understand everything. If you are very emotional, this movie is for you (might need tissu boxes)! Well watch the movie till the End. seriously it's really good:)

There are some great parts to this film, and there is some strong craft at work, but as a whole, the film suffers from imbalance and then struggles to maintain pace.

What starts off as ostensibly a comedy changes its genre completely by the middle. Whereas there are attempts at silly humor for the early going, they are dropped completely in favor of the action/intrigue aspect before too long. It's very strange to be halfway through and remember the early tones of the story, now all but forgotten.

There are strong points: the photography is great; the fight scenes are good (too many cuts, but still good); the philosophical struggle the characters face is well-drawn.

There are also some low points, but overall the film I'd say is worth watching - just be ready for two different halves.

This movie is based on a famous Korean web-toon, "Secretly, Greatly".

Directing skill is not so impressive.

Storyline is little different from the original web-toon.

But talent of the leading-role actor, Soo-Hyun Kim, supports the whole movie. His eyes are shining.

A north Korean secret spy disguises as a fool in South Korea. Such a plot makes the movie unique from other north Korean spy movies.

Soo-Hyun Kim's acting range from a ridiculous fool to a chic elite spy is wonderful.

Strongly recommended.

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