Passable Korean drama
This dynamic drama was the first collaboration of Korean stars Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung.
While I appreciate the stars' acting and the film's sometimes gritty approach, I wasn't too satisfied by the execution. Despite showcasing a lot of energy, the cinematography often lurches into MTV-video mode, complete with common slo-mo effects and sometimes frenetic cutting. It undermines the story and makes it feel like a fashion advertisement rather than a serious slice-of-life drama. Not to mention Lee and Jung posing like models for like half the film. :)
Would be recommended if you can get past its too obvious adoration for its actors. It isn't bad, but it does kinda meander in its second half. Thankfully this wasn't their last collab, for they seriously upped their game for 2022's Hunt.
While I appreciate the stars' acting and the film's sometimes gritty approach, I wasn't too satisfied by the execution. Despite showcasing a lot of energy, the cinematography often lurches into MTV-video mode, complete with common slo-mo effects and sometimes frenetic cutting. It undermines the story and makes it feel like a fashion advertisement rather than a serious slice-of-life drama. Not to mention Lee and Jung posing like models for like half the film. :)
Would be recommended if you can get past its too obvious adoration for its actors. It isn't bad, but it does kinda meander in its second half. Thankfully this wasn't their last collab, for they seriously upped their game for 2022's Hunt.
- alain-kapel5
- Feb 8, 2024