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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Movie: [Spoilers!!!] Miracle in Cell No. 7, The Berlin File, New World


Article: 'Miracle in Cell No. 7' almost hits 10 million theater goers

Source: Star News via Nate [2] [3]

1. [+692, -22] That's right, in order for a movie in our country to hit the 10 million mark, you can't have any idols in it.

2. [+528, -19] Honestly, this movie shows that you can create a much better film without any 'A list' stars who rely entirely on their popularity because the B, C list stars are just as great, if not better skill wise... This movie definitely puts into perspective the issue with idols going into acting. They only have the support of their company without any actual acting talent, and all they do is drop the movie's quality level.

3. [+407, -36] I just watched it yesterday.. It was so fun.. but at the end, when he asked to be saved.. I started crying..

3. [+342, -10] Truly a movie that makes you both laugh and cry ã… ã… 

4. [+249, -16] This movie really caught two birds with one stone. Both touching and fun... and not one speck of crappy acting to be found. ã…‹ã…‹

5. [+198, -11] I really didn't expect much when I started watching it but it ended up making me laugh and cry... I want to see it again should I have the chance

6. [+181, -8] No words other than the best! Acting, story line... 10 points out of 10 ã… ã… ã…  It's a movie that will make you sob, sob, and sob!

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Article: 'Cell No. 7' releases single scene where Park Shin Hye and Ryu Seung Ryong meet 'emotional tears fall'

Source: Newsen via Nate

1. [+94, -6] Park Shin Hye was so touching in this scene... and she was like a goddess in the scene where she looked up at the falling snow. I love how she's not only pretty, but an amazing actress to boot.

2. [+93, -6] I had been so good about holding in my tears all movie long until Yeseung hugged her father in this scene.. Then I just broke loose into sobs ã… ã…  I suggest that even men bring some tissues when they go to see this movie.. and Park Shin Hye is just absolutely gorgeous. So surprising she's all natural.

3. [+83, -6] I've been watching Flower Boy Neighbor for Park Shin Hye after seeing this movie. She's so pretty and acts well. Love both Yeseung and Go Dok Mi ã…‹

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Article: 'Berlin' receives NY Times praise, American media outlets give great reviews

Source: TV Daily via Nate

1. [+274, -36] Aside from the plot and everything, this movie seriously sucks away any sense of time because you're initially so busy staring at Jun Ji Hyun, Ryu Seung Bum, Ha Jung Woo, and Han Suk Gyu. There are a lot of mixed reviews on the movie but I definitely enjoyed it.

2. [+219, -34] Many mixed reviews... Because of that, I didn't have much expectations when I went into it but I think it was one of the most enjoyable movies I've watched recently

3. [+190, -35] I agree that there are mixed reviews but I personally enjoyed it

4. [+37, -5] A few scenes were a bit of a disappointment, but the action scenes themselves were on Hollywood level.. really surprised me.

5. [+37, -6] There are a lot of negative reviews on the Naver movie board but I think this movie shows just how far the Korean movie industry has come. It was amazing, and I think even comparable to America's 007 Bond series.

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Article: 'New World' takes #1 in the box office two days in a row... 'Miracle in Cell No. 7' hits 10 million viewers today

Source: OSEN via Nate

1. [+163, -2] The Korean movie industry is an absolute feast lately~ So fun

2. [+166, -8] I'll admit I didn't expect much and went to watch it just thinking that I'll take a look at how well the A list actors did but I ended up totally falling in love with the movie ã…‹ã…‹ It's really fun ã…‹ã…‹ especially Hwang Jung Min, dang!

3. [+112, -3] Hwang Jung Min was seriously amazing

4. [+28, -1] This movie's amazing, I saw it on the day it came out and again yesterday... I'm a girl and I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not just your cliche mafia story, there are two plot twists in it ã… ã… ã…  There's even a bit of romance... There's no time to be bored while watching it because the plot is so strong ã… ã… ã…  I liked Berlin as well..

5. [+24, -1] I really just watched this movie for the cast but came away from it with a lot of questions about my own life. A man who becomes a monster to catch monsters... and a man who creates a monster to catch monsters.. What an amazing, daebak movie.

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35 comments:

  1. Thank you for posting this

    TGOR7 has been a huge HIT and has give Shinhye so much love lately

    I can't wait to watch it either.

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  2. Yay movie posts! Thank you NB! I wish the netizens mentioned Choi min-sik too hahaha (just cos I love him) There are definitely lots of praises for Hwang Jung Min. (Editor of asianwiki praised him too.)

    And btw, Ryu Seung Ryong is definitely gonna climb up to a A-list actor (if he's still not considered one in Korea..) it's not a coincidence that quite a few of his movies have top the box office. (E.g Masquerade, War of the Arrows, All About my Wife and more) This time, 10 freaking million tickets sold for a movie he's leading, just so amazing!

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  3. I find it interesting that The Berlin File got mixed reviews in Korea but was praised overseas. I guess the faults of the film didn't quite translate to the foreign audience.
    I think it's awesome that it's receiving praise in the States though.
    I really want to check it out myself to so I can form my own opinion on it.

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  4. he has been the award winner for supporting role for 2 yrs and 2013 is his big year. He will at least bring home some big awards for this movie . TGOR7 is #8 K-movie right now and I suspect it might break 12 millions and go into top 5

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  5. what were the criticisms from korea i wanna know
    I think it's an awesome movie

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  6. I'm speaking based off the comments in the post... It seems as though there was a mixed reaction from (some) netizens to the film.

    2. [+219, -34] Many mixed reviews... Because of that, I didn't have much expectations when I went into it but I think it was one of the most enjoyable movies I've watched recently

    5. [+37, -6] There are a lot of negative reviews on the Naver movie board.....etc.

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  7. Looks like I have some movies to watch!
    And I totally agree, when it comes to Korean movies, I can't even think of a movie I've truly loved with an idol cast in it. Maybe a minor role, but nothing major. Same goes for drama's. I feel like School 2013 was a great example, all the lead roles were by young non-idols who really stole the show.

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  8. Ryu Seung Ryong had long exist in theatre industry and called as the King of BO in Korean and definitely as A-list in movie industry.

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  9. Definitely. He'a such a great actor in fact I feel a little ugh how he's always accepting supporting roles (not that I'm complaining, definitely the movies he has acted in are of high quality). This year is definitely gonna be his big break, because he deserves it!

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  10. Thanks for the info. I also thought he was one, but was shocked to see comment #2 saying 'without any 'A-list' actors' so I was thinking, so RSR is not considered A-list?

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  11. I think he will be leading from now on I like that he plays very different characters in his movies

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  12. I think it's bc most of the actors in the movie are veteran and seasonal actors. RSR hadn't lead movie once ( this is the first).... so

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  13. he's a brilliant character actor but I think he's mostly done supporting roles right? he isn't really a 'lead' actor like choi min sik, ha jung woo, etc so
    that's probably why that comment doesn't consider him an a-list. because
    technically a-list = someone who can carry a movie on their own


    I think he can be considered a-list after the success of this movie though

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  14. I haven't seen it yet but I heard the plot was kind of derivative of other action films. it wasn't very original

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  15. i wanna see "New world" cuz Jihyo ... that movie looks so good

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  16. YES I wanna see New World! I love Lee jung jae !!!

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  17. Korean movies are the best!! ive been saying this for a while.. wayyy better than korean dramas ( i can't stand them)..

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  18. oh gosh..i love Park Shin Hye...she's really a good actress...we will see another Peaksang Arts Award this year for her...not only a popularity actress but maybe the best actress too...i'm sure she will win popularity award 3rd year in a row..maybe a bouquet of flower 3rd year in a row too :)

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  19. I want watch those Movies I hope Our Cinema will show them :(

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  20. Hahahaaaaaaaaa :)

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  21. Please do NOT mention best actress award! Her role wasn't the lead but she was able to impress viewers with the little screen times she had...

    IF she get lucky she might get supporting award for this movie, I don't even hope too much tbh. She might get another popularity award ( not sure if this counted for 2012 or 2013) for the movie though

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  22. i'm very curious for Park shin hye movie.

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  23. why not? the best actress for Flower Boys Next Door? its not only about her movie bcoz she only get a small role..anything is possible...plus there's a lots of competition & depends on vote from people

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  24. AMERICAN 007 Bond series?
    ahaha, please K-netizen, it's British.

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  25. Choi Minsik is one of the best Korean actors, he's seriously amazing.

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  26. yes for Park Shin Hye! I'm happy for her!

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  27. sigh, sure that anything can happen... but FBND is a cable drama, so it's very unlikely

    I don't want PSH's fans sound arrogant w/o knowing and expect too much to disappointed... But it's your right to do whatever you want, I did my job to reminding :)

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  28. LOL.. why you sound upset ?..so funny..did i sound arrogant? i just state my mind...its not i really expect her to win..like i said there a lots of competition...there is nothing you should remind me.. i'm not delusional & i'm not disappointed if she didn't win anything..bcoz she's Park Shinhye who's loved by her fans...wonder why u still reply me?ok,don't bother with my words..

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