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The Monuments Men (2014)
A company of men is determined to return stolen artworks
A group of Americans and unfit individuals, unsuitable for direct military action, embark on a mission during World War II to recover stolen artworks hidden in enemy territory. The focus is on their lighthearted and occasionally humorous journey to bring these great works back to their rightful owners, encountering challenges as the war continues. The story unfolds behind the scenes of war, with characters undergoing military training and facing the complexities of dealing with unwilling Germans. While not directly involved in occupying territories, these men navigate historical events and cleverly uncover secrets related to the hidden art. The narrative is marked by a single significant plot twist at the end.
Damsel (2024)
Clever and strong young girl is getting married into something beyond her imagination
A monarch, accompanied by his soldiers, confronts a merciless dragon in a volcanic cave. The tale shifts to Elodie, a formidable protagonist leading her sister through impoverished lands. Amidst their hardship, a proposal arises for Elodie to marry a wealthy prince, prompting a journey to a distant, opulent realm. As the beauty unfolds, unsettling aspects of this new land gradually surface, casting a shadow on its apparent splendor.
The narrative gains momentum as our protagonist transitions from a captivating dream to a stark reality, unraveling her pivotal role. Her wit becomes a lifeline as she navigates the challenging new environment, confronting the severity of her circumstances and taking decisive actions for survival.
Amidst a tapestry of plot holes and moments of naivety, the story unfolds with Elodie experiencing grim scenes, her pain palpable. Unexpected twists keep the tale engaging, and the concluding twist, though extreme, was foreshadowed.
Side characters are convincingly portrayed, contributing touching moments that occasionally interrupt the intense action sequences. Millie Brown's portrayal of Elodie stands out, infusing the character with emotion and bravery, prolonging the story that could have ended prematurely.
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022)
Money Heist with the same protagonists and slightly different plot twists, story is also much much shorter
I have watched original Spanish version and then this Korean one. This did not surprise me much in character development and plot twists in the first few episodes.
Despite that I continued to watch because the story progressed faster and later on I noticed a couple of major changes compared to the original that took slightly more realistic approach and did not shock the viewer as much with WTF moments.
The first major change comes from developing a relationship ship between the Professor and the Inspector of the Heist that starts right from the first episode and I wasn't sure how well will it affect the ending of the first series.
I must say it seemed more organic than original and they based other character development around it probably supplementing the Angel character from the original series who seems to be completely missing here.
They also totally remade character traits of certain antagonists and it evoked a more humane nature to the scenes rather than surprising us on every corner of major events.
The main story motive is also more suited to a Korean area and it is the most creatively interesting in this field of changes.
The backgrounds of protagonists are also comparatively made up to suit the Korean conflict but the main idea and the ending have the same outcome.
To the viewers who did not watch the original, it's worth watching, the plot twists are smart and also emotional, I enjoyed some stop-camera scenes but I feel like they were unnecessary for the story. Some other violent scenes were a bit ridiculous.