KPop Demon Hunters

Really good animation style. Great new original story, you haven't seen before. Favorite movie of the year! The fight scenes are so different from the usual movies. But kinda like arcane and spiderman (the animated). Just a really good girly pop movie. 10/10 recommended. It has so many emotional elements, love, power, shame and sadness. It's a confidence boost of a movie. The soundtracks are so catchy, people have been singing it for weeks before It even came out. The multiple of soundtracks gave me chills, and makes you wanna get up and move your body. It's so good my bf even liked it, even though it's targeted mostly for women. It's just that good.

I'm more of an animation fan than a kpoper, so KPop Demon Hunters was offering a fresh idea, but I was not prepared.

The colors are gorgeous. The constant pallette choice of cold colors are pleasing in the eyes and well-coordinated, it's breathtaking. Fluid movements during fights, Sony nailed it over and over.

Albeit story-wise is formulaic, the casts are wonderful and easily loveable. Jinu has the most generic looking facial feature for a character but his personality definitely sells his character, I love him. The trio is an icon, they are all different in their own ways and it's what made their interactions very enjoyable!

Last but not least, the tracks. Banger. It gave me chills, especially the last to close up the story. I'm not familiar with KPop songs, so this is all very new to me, but the tracks in this movie definitely hook me up, and I now see the appeal of KPop songs. Brb while I binge the tracks.

I walked into this expecting flashy visuals and a few catchy songs. I walked out emotionally wrecked, fully converted, and desperately trying to find the soundtrack.

This film is everything. The acting is next-level; every performance feels lived-in, even with all the genre craziness. These aren't just idols fighting demons, they're friends, sisters, legends in the making. I cared about every single one of them, which made every twist hit that much harder. The writing balances emotional depth with pop-culture fun. There are genuine character arcs, sharp humor, and moments of real heartbreak. It doesn't rely on tropes, it plays with them, elevates them. And the music. My god, the MUSIC. Not just earworms, these tracks are woven into the story. A power ballad becomes a battle cry. A training montage becomes a music video. A finale turns into a full-blown pop opera. It's genius.

Stylish, heartfelt, funny, fierce, and totally original. This isn't just a movie, it's a whole vibe. I'll be thinking about it (and rewatching it) for a long time.

"KPop Demon Hunters" is humorously subversive and a funny but brutal commentary on not only its own industry but teenage culture and the fan-base as well.

Kids will enjoy the beautiful animation, well-drawn characters, and songs. Older teens and parents (if they're not too tired) will hopefully see and enjoy the embedded satire.

That good: Well-voiced acting. Good dialogues. Catchy tunes.

The bad: The plot is predictable and a bit cliche. But that is not to say it's not good. It isn't bad.

There's a moment early on in the movie when the girls first meet the boys, and it's hilarious.

A rare win for Netflix.

I'm not exaggerating when I say this movie stunned me. It's vibrant, heartfelt, and way cooler than I expected.

The concept is fresh and fierce. A K-pop girl group fighting demons while juggling fame and inner demons. The idea is insane-in the best way possible. And it works.

The biggest highlight of the movie lies in its animation and soundtrack. The animation is bold and colorful without falling into the usual "Spider-Verse clone" trap. The character models are fluid and very anime-esque in their expressions and the action scenes are beautifully choreographed and synced with the music. Pure eye candy from start to finish. The Soundtrack is a banger. The original songs are total earworms particularly "Golden", "Takedown" and "Free". They blend the sleek production of real K-pop with emotional storytelling.

The characters are hilarious and full of heart. Rumi's journey is the soul of the film. Her struggles to strive toward self-acceptance hits deep. You feel for her. Her friends/group members Zoey and Mira aren't just there to pad out the runtime, they breath life into plot and their friendship is believable and powerful filled with loyalty, tension and growth.

The movie doesn't take itself too seriously, but when it does, it lands. There are funny fan-culture nods, cheesy K-drama moments, and yet it still makes you feel things.

However, there are some things about the movie that holds it back from being perfect. The plot, while engaging, can feel slightly predictable and leans into familiar tropes. And the villain wasn't really as interesting.

Overall, KPop Demon Hunters is a bold, stylish and energetic thrill ride that'll keep you on the edge of your seat throughout its entire runtime. With its stunning visuals, high energy, great action and emotional character arcs, it is one of the most enjoyable movies of the year so far.