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My Heart Is Beating (2023)
Good premise, poor follow-through
I was really enjoying this for the first half and was excited to see where it went. But the 2nd half was all over the place! Also, the 'love' they share happens way too fast. They go from 'catching feelings' to love so quickly that it's unbelievable. Also, there's not enough behind that love to make it strong enough. There are a lot of other plot points that take over the 2nd half, all leading to a weak and unsatisfying ending.
Again, I enjoyed the premise, the settings, the acting was fairly good. But yeah, disappointing story direction. Would've liked to see Mr. Ko find out he was wrong and for in-hae to save the day. Too sad in the 2nd half and a lot for the comedy relief to carry. If this was a movie in test screenings that would have been re-done and re-shot. Oh well!
Watch for the joy of Taecyeon looking dapper in 1920s style, and to fulfill the Vampire rom com needs. Don't get your hopes up.
Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
Mad
Makes me mad when a guy director and writer, with only 3 unknown projects to his name, gets a $30m feature with an all star line up, and woman directors don't even get a chance. Also, this movie was trite, and already old fashioned in its writing. Also, the tone was so maddeningly unfocused. This is a mess. Shame, given such good acting talent. 5 stars for the stars in the movie, and the set design.