Mordren S
1/10
Boring
Waste of time
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
07/10/23
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Good thriller with some surprising twists and excellent acting
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/09/23
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Solid film, the major negative i would say in this would be having a lead character (not actor) being so weak- its hard to get behind following them sometimes. Other then that a forward moving story that lets you in when it wants and not before.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/04/23
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jesse o
Not as bad of a movie as I was expecting. Just the whole story of an actress killing herself due to gossip of her being involved with a congressman and then her manager going on a search to find out the truth about who spread these malicious lies just sounds like a recipe for something that might not end up being good. And I'm not even that this is good per se, but it's not a bad movie at all, fairly average by South Korean thriller standards. I've seen so many Korean thrillers that they honestly start to blend together if they're not of elite quality. You will not be able to tell them apart. The Trilogy of Vengeance, Memories of Murder, Mother, I Saw the Devil, and The Chaser. Those are quality Korean thrillers. Since this is not one of those elite Korean thrillers, this is gonna blend together with all the other films of this type I've seen. But, admittedly. I was not bored at any second in watching this film. It may not have been a good movie but I was slightly intrigued by what was going on. The story does get a little convoluted and contrived since the manager, pretty much, finds out who published these rumors in the first 25 minutes or so. So, of course, he delves deeper into this conspiracy that ties back to a company that's trying to use its influence in order to get the politicians they want in place in order for them to approve a project this company wants. I honestly didn't really care that much about the plot to pay any real attention to it. I'm sure that if I did, I would've found 10,000 plot holes that would've destroyed this movie's chances of being believable. But I didn't, this is a one-dimensional movie at its core. There's no deep message, though it tries to pretend it has one with its criticism of gossip magazines/leaflets and how some of these people do not comprehend the consequences of some of the shit they publish. But it's not exactly deep or subtle, it certainly wears its message on its sleeve. And that's fine, not every movie has to be intellectual. You don't need to pay THAT much attention to the plot, but you do at the same time. Pay just enough attention to be able to follow what's going on and don't go any further than that cause I honestly get the feeling that you'd drive yourself nuts with all the holes the film has. What I did like about the movie is the fact that the main character, for the most part, is completely useless when it comes to physical presence or intimidation. Usually, in these films, the guy is also kind of a badass motherfucker that can kick ass and take names. The main character in this movie, however, is pretty goddamn terrible. He's beat up like 4 times in the film, each one worse than the last, and he doesn't ever get anything in on the big bad of the film, the CEO of the security agency. This guy is just a talent manager, he's not an ass-kicker. And that's cool to me. The writing is ok, the acting is pretty decent (nothing mind-blowing). But I think the movie works in some way if you don't take it as seriously. The film takes itself way too seriously, but I think it was a conscious decision. It's goofy how seriously this movie takes itself, so that added a little bit of B-movie charm to this, even if it wasn't intended. It's just your basic South Korean revenge thriller. For better or worse. I won't remember this in a week, but at least I didn't have a bad time watching this. Can't exactly recommend it however.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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mirza m
It has been claimed that this is the first Korean movie to address the dangers of digital rumors and tabloid culture. Directed by Kim Kwang Sik, the movie is first of its kind to give spotlight on the sensational tabloid culture of Korean entertainment by focusing on a "Tip Sheet," an online/ newspaper report made from secrets meetings consisting of corporate, political, and entertainment insiders. The information is then published to their high paying subscribers, before making it to the tabloids and the internet as juicy gossip. These rumors are generally accepted to be truth, without sources or evidence, and spread carelessly and easily on the internet, because, after all, how much damage can a few words do? The movie moves quickly; throwing out a combination of action, drama, and humor to keep the viewer engaged throughout. The movie maintains a constant level of suspense as we also desire to know the truth along with the likable Woo Gon. Kim Kwang Woo keeps his character simple and straightforward with the fire burning in his hurt puppy eyes. Jung Jin Young plays the jaded Mr. Park, a former investigative journalist who guides Woo Gun on his quest for truth, with the ease that comes from being a veteran actor. Go Chang Suk and Park Seong Wong lead the strong cast of supporting actors that has no weak links.On the whole, "Tabloid Truth" does a fine job of answering the questions the viewer may have while watching, and yes luckily, the ending is satisfying without leaving any loose ends. However, what really makes this movie worth watching is the reveal of how the industry insiders operate (one hell of a concept!). While the movie does sacrifice some realism in order to provide some theatrical enjoyment, its surely one hell of a ride!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
03/31/23
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What's the one thing that can be as infectious as any virus? A rumor. Tabloid Truth explores the dark underbelly of sensationalism and paparazzi, as a young actress finds herself under scrutiny as she is on her way to stardom. When she commits suicide, her manager will stop at nothing to find the truth, and the truth is never pretty.
Combining a tight pace with wicked social commentary, Tabloid Truth is a razor edge conspiracy thriller and hidden look at the bad things people cover up and hide from public view.
Rated 3.5/5 Stars •
Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/05/23
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