Wonderland

I saw it in film festival amongst other indie films. It is quite good.

Enchanting yet flawed film that offers a visually stunning experience while falling short in some narrative aspects.

Themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery are universally appealing, their execution in the film is somewhat inconsistent. The movie tends to rely heavily on exposition rather than allowing the story to unfold naturally through the characters' actions and interactions. This approach can make the narrative feel disjointed and less engaging.

It is a film that shines brightly in terms of visual artistry but falters in its storytelling and character development. It is a movie that can be enjoyed for its aesthetic beauty and moments of humor, but it may leave some viewers wanting more depth and coherence in its narrative.

Overall it is quite solid.

I understand the frustration by some reviewers, but I wonder if they're a little harsh. This movie made me think of Black Mirror, which gets rave reviews for its futuristic dystopian themes. However this movie, which in my opinion holds the same genre, is getting beaten up for not being "complete". I think that open-endedness is part of its creativity. If you follow k dramas, you'll know the stellar cast in this film, even the smaller roles. I thought the emotions portrayed were almost heart wrenching at times. I do believe you need to be into this type of artistic genre to enjoy and appreciate it, but if you like Black Mirror, I think you should give it a chance!

I had high expectations for this film due to its intriguing storyline and the presence of talented actors. However, it ended up being somewhat of a disappointment. The narrative was quite convoluted, making it difficult to follow unless you had already read the story it was based on. This lack of clarity meant that, without prior knowledge of the plot, viewers might find themselves confused or only understand the unfolding events much later. Despite the promising premise, the execution fell short, leaving many questions unanswered and many scenes feeling disjointed.

What kept me engaged were the performances of the actors, who delivered their roles with commendable skill and depth. Their talent was the saving grace of the film, bringing some life to an otherwise muddled storyline. It's a pity that their efforts were overshadowed by the film's structural issues.

In the end, while the film had its moments, it didn't live up to the high expectations I had. I can only give it a 5 out of 10, primarily because of the actors' performances, whom I truly admire. Their dedication and talent shone through, even if the film itself did not.

The script needed to be handed to another team to tighten it. Some lines need development and emphasis, others need to trail away. There's an epilogue after the credits which ties up a loose end, but we didn't need it because we weren't interested. Indeed, it is a distraction.

The acting, direction and production is faultless. Korea's film & television industry is superb.

The theme of this (slightly futuristic) film is novel... can AI creations be independent beings?

As such, Wonderland, is very moving. Once the viewer works out who's who. And who's not who.

I enthusiastically recommend this piece. It's tri-lingual (English, Korean and Chinese) in case you get a bit confused with language.

Watch it.

It's thought provoking, cerebral, but have a box of tissues close by.

I would strongly suggest that people research the premise of the movie before watching as it takes a long time before the storyline becomes clear. In a world where loved ones who have passed but can be created in an AI universe we see stories of how people connect and how our memories of people are not all they seem. The movie cast includes Tang Wei, Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum and Gong Yoo who along with the rest of the cast deliver great performances. I am not surprised it failed to be popular in Korean cinemas on release as it was released in the summer when you expect action blockbusters not films leaving viewers to question the depths of human connection. I viewed it on a streaming service, knew the plot and thought it was an interesting watch.