The Witch: Subversion

An often mesmerizing, occasionally kooky but thoroughly entertaining thriller.

Wow just wow. I hadn't watched this movie because of the title - the Witch - thinking it must be a horror movie. And I don't watch that many horror movies nowadays since I moved out of my parents house. It gets a bit scary when you live alone.

I came upon it by chance today and looked it up here and saw reviews describing it as an action movie. And boy were they right. Its as action packed as I could hope for. The story takes its time to build, but its well worth the wait. When the action time kicks off in the later part, it keeps on escalating until you get that satisfying thrill down your spine. Bravo well done. Can't wait to see the sequels.

The Witch starts off comfortably enough with a very Korean domestic teen vibe. I found it a little annoyingly sugary at times and overstated. That said, it does set the scene nicely for the stark contrast, that comes next.

This film is extraordinarily frenetic, action packed and violent. Certainly once it gets started its never ever boring but the mayhem can get a little exhausting at times. Its not one for the faint hearted but if you enjoyed films like the John Wick franchise, you will, I suspect, love this one.

What helps lift The Witch above a lot of other similar films is an intriguing and intricate story and in some cases, genuinely excellent acting.

A worthwhile watch. 7/10.

Koreans just know how to make intriguing movies and this is no exception. Sci-fi with gore and great action set pieces.

Action 4.5/5 Drama 3/5 Plot 3.5/5 Suspens 3.5/5 Well entertainer