I mean come on. What needs to be said here. Tragic story for the children and an effed up rise and fall story of the so-called adults around them.
Look y’all. I don’t care what any of you say in terms of being concerned or worried or not knowing or whatever. Every single one of you failed these kids. You all share blame and burden.
I sincerely wish nothing but the very best for these kids. They deserve all the love and light in the world.
I really liked some parts of this movie and really disliked others - so altogether it averaged a ho hum for me. I appreciate the creativity, but there were definite moments where it sacrificed story and character for unnecessary filmmaking flex.
I liked how there were subtlety and nuance to certain aspects, and technically the film worked nicely, especially the strong visual elements and beautiful score. However, the second half was so clunky and obvious that even the solid performances…
Overall, this is a beautiful piece of work that hits the mark on all fronts. It’s the second opera of Blanchard that the Met put on, but actually the first one he composed (Fire Up In My Bones is the other). When you compare the two, Fire has more operatic depth musically, but this one is heartfelt and well crafted nonetheless.
The cast is perfect. Ryan Speedo Green is a revelation, and I’m afraid they won’t be able to find…
Beautiful film handled with much care from an excellent filmmaker with a sensitive, delicate touch. This director is not as widely known yet, but he’s well on his way to auteur status.
There is nothing overdone in this film. No dramatic ups and downs, no booming score with huge crescendos, no big climactic showdown even. But you are entirely engrossed throughout, and there are gorgeous moments that linger long past the end credits.
Most of the actors (all Korean) have…
