Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman

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Callie F It was GREAT! I was browsing Viki and found it. The cast was really good - some actors I've seen in other shows and a couple of new ones. Not so gory I didn't have to fast forward, and the story was compelling enough that I wanted to keep watching! I especially liked the special effects. I'm just sorry it was so short! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Dasol K Unlike most exorcist films that revolve around a serious or gruesome storyline, the film cheerfully delivers the story in a modern setting. Dr. Cheon, who is more competent at attracting clients using his eloquence than his spiritual powers, is the perfect fit for the witty side of Gang Dong-won, who has had good commercial and critical success with similar comedy flicks. But the second half of the film has a tenser atmosphere, as Dr. Cheon is haunted by Beom-cheon. The use of sophisticated computer graphics to show mysterious chase scenes and sword fights between Dr. Cheon and Beom-cheon is breathtaking, as if one were watching a fantasy or sci-fi film. Gang's iconic swashbuckling action scenes create an interesting synergy between his height and elegance and Beom-cheon's terrifying appearance. In one scene, Huh's character sprints toward Gang in an attempt to stab him in the back, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. The real highlight of "Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman" is the scene-stealing cameo. Lee Jung-eun and Park Myung-hoon, a couple from "Parasite," appear as a rich couple living in a mansion in the film. When Park shouts his iconic line "Respect!" from "Parasite," the entire audience can't help but laugh. Versatile actor Park Jung-min also stars as a shaman who serves a fairy god, played by Blackpink's Jisoo, who doesn't say a single line in the film but leaves a lingering impression. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review IBen H It was fun but nothing groundbreaking or new. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Mic T What a surprise! It's a perfectly light action/suspense/semi-horror movie that has a sense of humor and drama. Many parts of it are nicely filmed (example: scene with the Maiden, who possesses the body of a shaman). The acting is very sound, and you will like each of the main characters pretty quickly. This was not one of those oppressive, dark horror movies. It had some dark elements, but the friendship of the main characters, the bits of humor, and the interesting story make the film well-worth seeing in the theater. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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