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There's always something grappling and intriguing about Korean cinema, especially from the seasoned actors and actresses. It's a great escape from the Hollywood preaching, politics, hedonism and the message. As such I'm well invested in the Korean filmscape and find myself a critic when necessary within my mind. Troll Factory is a very well laid out film, with great pacing, acting and a powerful story, however it feels like it feeds you so much ingredients, with a chef by your side and then says - now you cook. Huh!!

The story is said to be based on true events as such I totally understand the narrative ending the way it did, since it's most likely still unfolding in real life and probably would never end (the corruption of the world can't end till Jesus comes I think), but I was almost wishing they added fiction just to make it more - erm, cinema.

That said I like it. The subject matter is sensitive (I don't know if I really care), the acting and directing is great, feels like a passion project with intent on passing a conscious narrative to it's society, but it just kinda ended.

It's an amazing Korean cinema as always. Had to wait a long time to watch it as it's been out for long. The lead actor is amazing as he always is and the veteran actor playing the King is always a screen presence. (No need to write out names since this site is mostly western users).

The story and the cinematography stands out, the acting and period piece settings makes a statement as should, but I won't deny this wasn't the way a movie like this should end. It felt like the twist and turns that made it work for 70% of the movie became so exciting for the writers they decided to push it further unnecessarily. A few major character arcs were left out very dully (kings wife, Prince wife, Prince son, etc). The other twist with a major actor seemed probable but somewhat unsavory, and didn't even have a final pay off. And in the end, a few things felt like, "let's just end it this way." Maybe if the plot with the world becoming modern was explored a little bit, some things could have been more relatable, but it wasn't. Even the King's back story could have helped if there was a better explanation or flash back. (A part of me feels this was intended to be a 6 part mini series but budget wasn't there).

Regardless, for what it intended to be and was for a major part, it was amazing. Wish it ended better.