Revelations

Nice Korean thriller with a submessage: Take responsibility for your own actions and do not hide behind a God or devil.

The movie is not predictable and has some typical Korean-style twists. Starting of as a kidnap story, the movie quickly moves towards a story about guild and religion.

The protagonist is Min-Chan, a pastor who - at first hand - seems to not be capable of killing another human being. After a fatal 'accident' with the main antagonist, a sadistic killer obsessed by 'the one eyed monster', things quickly take a turn and Min-chan comes to believe God has given him a revelation. The third character storyline revolves around a traumatized police officer named Yeon Hui, who has to (literally) face her trauma's in order to get her own revelations, in another way as Min-Chan.

South Korean cinema is one of my favourites so I was looking forward to watch this new movie from director Yeon Sang-ho. I really enjoyed watching his previous movies Train To Busan and Jung_E, both movies that I scored with an eight. Revelations is not as good as the other two but it is still a more than decent movie. Another genre, a crime/thriller this time, with good actors and a story that was pleasant to follow. Sure towards the end the crime solving got a bit too easy but still a decent movie in this genre. As for the cinematography that was very good again, almost like usual I would say when thinking about Yeon Sang-ho.

To be honest, I expected more. The plot was quite predictable - not in the sense that you could guess the ending, but rather that you could anticipate how the next scenes would unfold. The character twists weren't particularly fresh or surprising. Actually, there were many moments where the characters' actions felt a bit confusing and forced. Every issue in the movie, from the initial events to the ending, happened and was resolved too quickly.

The acting was decent. Shin Hyun Bin has shown noticeable improvement in her acting compared to her previous works. Ryu Jun-yeol, as always, delivered a solid performance.

Overall, the movie didn't leave much of an impression on me because its main message wasn't deep. If you have time and are curious, you can give it a try. But I know there are many other Korean films out there that are much better and more worth watching.

*"Revelations"* is a film with strong performances but a deeply tragic narrative that leaves a bittersweet aftertaste. I fell bad for main male lead first his tra*h wife cheat and like cu*k he forgive her. I can't understand why all movie like that when husband or wife cheat on their partner they forgive them...never give cheater second chance. Read news...anyways, While the acting from both the male and female leads is compelling, give amazing performance overall its good.

**The Good:**

• The **male lead delivers a powerful performance**, portraying his character's emotional turmoil with raw intensity. His journey is heartbreaking, and you can't help but feel for him as his life crumbles.

• The **female lead is equally impressive**, bringing depth and nuance to her role. Her acting amazing
• The film's atmosphere is gripping, with strong cinematography and a moody soundtrack that enhances the tension.

**The Bad:**

• The **unrelenting tragedy** of the male lead's story feels excessive at times. While drama is expected, the constant downward spiral becomes emotionally draining.

• Some plot points feel **predictable**, and the pacing drags in certain sections, making the suffering feel drawn out rather than impactful.

• The ending, while fitting the tone, doesn't offer much catharsis, leaving the audience with a sense of unresolved sorrow.

*Revelations* is a well-acted but emotionally exhausting film. If you appreciate strong performances and don't mind a heavy, tragic storyline, it's worth a watch. However, the relentless misery holds it back from being truly great.

**Rating: 6.5/10** - Good performances, but the overwhelming tragedy makes it hard to fully enjoy.

I really wanted more from this Yeon Sang-ho crime-thriller than what was offered. It has SUCH INTERESTING characters, a series of crimes that connect them, and the "revelations" that happen along the way. This either needed to be a full-blown character study or a seat-edge thriller. But Yeon Sang-ho decides to tread that fine line between both, leading to an okayish conclusion. The lead performances are solid, especially Ryu Jun-yeol who plays a pastor suffering from Apophenia.

The religious angle was always going to be the differentiator here, but I doubt it'll sit well with most viewers seeking a straightforward thriller sans theological references. The production quality is first-rate, and there's a spectacularly tense one-take sequence set in a derelict building. In fact, the film needed more such innovations in the thrills department to keep the plot progression from staggering. The current version is decent (for whatever Netflix offers), but Revelations won't be discussed as much as Train to Busan or some of Yeon-Sang-ho's earlier animated flicks.