Reviews

I'll be the first to admit, I had no idea that somebody called Chamkila ("The Elvis Presley of Punjab") used to exist, had no clue what the story was about until the trailer dropped. I'd have had no interest in watching the film if it weren't for Diljit Dosanjh, cast as the lead.

This film, a biopic or commentary on morality...or both? Interesting to see that 40 yrs ago, the industry used to deal with similar censorship issues that we see in the society even now. The film talks at great lengths about Chamkila's lyrics and 'what the society wants to listen to'; the choice of words and the hypocrisy of the general society not being OK with it in the public but do/enjoy the same privately. Who decides what one must listen to or not? Why do some artists sing about the things they sing about? I was all 😮 at some of the lyrics, but Chamkila's explanation did make me wonder. Puts Siddhu Moosewala's story in perspective.

Fascinating story, told in a very fascinating way. The screenplay and the writing deserve credit. The film starts off in a manner that you won't expect it to start and makes you go "Oh OK, that's how you wanna start? OK cool. Here we go." The narration is non linear and doesn't feel disjointed at all. Usually biopics/films based on true stories have photos at the end, but you cut in and out of old photos and videos as the lead poses a certain way, i found that fascinating. I found the use of Hindi lyrics on screen in English font for a Punjabi song, while having English translated subtitles, very fascinating. I can understand Punjabi in bits and pieces but this definitely helped. Dialogues - very well written, commentary on casteism - very subtle but relevant. Commentary on a (flawed) sense of fame and life. This film is deep on various levels, even though it's primarily about the 'cancel culture' in the 80s in Punjab.

Every now and then, you come across casting choices that seem just perfect and his is one such. I wouldn't be surprised if we see him on big screen more often. Epic work. I forgot Parineeti Chopra used to act, but she did a great job as well. Turns out, she also sung all the songs in the role.

Music - I've not been a fan on AR Rahman's music in the past few years but this film makes me feel different. Almost feels like some directors bring out something else out of him, great choice of singers and who would have thought, AR Rahman's music and Diljit Dosanjh....! Ishq Mitaye takes me back to the Delhi 6 days; in the song, there's a riff when Mohit Chauhan goes "Main hoon Panjab!" - ooof.

This is certainly a different film from what you've seen before, I'd highly recommend this one, whether you know the language or not.

From the makers of Romancham (a horror movie unlike the others) comes a gangster movie unlike others.

I'm probably late with this film so I'll spare the details. This is a different but ordinary story told in a very different way - elevated to great heights by an out-and-out Fahad Faasil show, but I wouldn't be surprised if his Ranga isn't your favorite character in the film. 'Amban' steals the show in almost every scene he's in, and that something if you can do that opposite to Fafa.

Hilarious dialogue writing. The sound design and action need a special mention - that Holi fight sequence - one of the most entertaining in a long time. This film has it all; no random backstories, no unnecessary heroine roles, no bullets and Tata Sumos flying...just what the film needs.

Aavesham is one of the most entertaining films in a long time. If you haven't watched it yet, I'd highly recommend. Better yet, (re)watch Romancham and Aavesham back to back. You're in for a cinematic treat like never before.

Massive hype about for this film over the past several weeks, I think it was this film that originally released only in Malayalam and given the positive reception, they decided to delay the release on streaming, dubbed it and released it in other languages. All that hype, I finally got around to watching it and found it to be.....very mid.

There was proper chemistry between the lead - didn't feel like they were acting at all. All of the cast looked like your friends from daily life. The heroine, for a change, didn't have over-the-top makeup that you've come to expect from the films these days. A Malayalam film, based mainly in Hyd. And partly in TN, not sure if that was smart for ticket sales in all regions or perhaps genuine approach to show diversity (or both) - can't tell.

All that said, the humor was good in parts, mostly chuckle-worthy; and even had some 'siripu eh varala' moments that were sold like they were rib-tickling scenes on screen. The plot, not only, has been done a bajillion times, but it was also not convincing. You get why Sachin 'falls for' Reenu, it almost feels as if Reenu is guilted into the relationship.

I would have given it the 'Love is Blind' pass but.... I wish this part had been done better. Since this was central to the film and it felt weak, the whole film fell apart for me. Looks like a LOT of people loved the film, found it relatable (which is a scary prospect if you find guilting someone like that relatable) so you might enjoy it. That said, in my books, Premalu - overrated.

Late to the party with this one, but before we get to the film, how is Mollywood able to showcase nature in movies like most other industries don't? Over the last few years there's this unspoken rule that if you have a forest scene, it HAS to have a drone shot, there HAS to be a curved road with a vehicle on it-possibly in the dark with lights ON. While awe-inspiring, some scenes are too saturated, some too dark. But no, leave it Mollywood to portray the elements just right; not too dramatic, not too bland. You know how you watch some scenes and feel like "We have places like that here?" (Check out Ela Veezha Poonchira) This film is no different.

With that out of the way, I've been hearing SO MUCH about this film over the past few months. I knew what it was about, so I guess that took away a little bit of fun, but been eager to watch it nevertheless. Didn't know it was based on a true story though, imagine going through that ordeal!

The film opens with a very fascinating "Kuthanthram" (I really need to explore Sushin's work) There's some set-up for the next 30 mins; the film takes off from there and doesn't look back.

A film with these many characters could have gone easily wrong, easily over dramatized and sappy, but the writing takes care of that. Interesting move to carry the movie on after the....you know what. One would have expected the film to end there. Set design, sound design and cinematography - awesome! Limited screen space for each individual, but everybody does well in the time allotted to them. The only thing in the film that I didn't like - how the immediate aftermath of the...'accident' lets call it, was shown. I mean, what/how it happened was made very clear. But I'm like, "He shouldn't be able to do all that after that....'accident'. But I chalked it off being a miracle, just like the miraculously high no. Of banger movies Mollywood has been putting out. What do you all have in your water?

If you've not had a chance to watch this film yet, please do!

Non-Hindi speaking audience - You'd love this film too. Basic plot - Two newlyweds find themselves inadvertently separated from their husbands after their respective weddings because of a confusion and then starts what you'd call a mix of an 'investigative thriller' and a comedy-drama with social commentary that's subtle and not in your face. Great acting, sound design and it's been shot well, but the writing in this film takes the cake.

Set in 2001 (but still relevant in several ways) the film talks about the society's belief in how the Ghoongat/Veil protects the honor of women but ends up throwing the lives of the women in this film in disarray, how dowry is discussed like you'd brag about your child outscoring the neighbor's kid in school, how girls are taught to play a certain role in the society from very early on. The lead actors are barely in the film together but you still want things to work out for them and the payoff hits.

If you enjoyed watching films of the Ayushmann Khurrana formula, this is a movie that you must not miss, especially now that it's online. This is a fun movie, but also deep in several ways! If you're in the minority like me and haven't watched this yet, please do.

Had a chance to revisit this classic!

For the uninitiated, here's the plot of the film - (TRUE STORY, btw!) In an accident two days before his wedding, a young man forgets the last year of his life. His friends are determined to ensure that he gets married despite his condition.

This is one of those rare films that delivers overall entertainment (A race against the time thrillers + a Comedy; a rare mix) like some of major films with your Ajiths, Vijays, Rajinis, SRKs, Hrithiks haven't done in recent times (yeah I said it!) You can tell this was made on a shoestring budget and went on to be a major success, so if putting hardly any money in and making a lot of it isn't BO success, I don't know what is. Props to the writers and the sound design folks. The actors really sell it too.

And, owing to this success, the film was remade in six languages as Pusthakamlo Konni Pageelu Missing (Telugu), Kwatle Satisha (Kannada), Medulla Oblangata (Malayalam), Suna Pila Tike Screw Dhila (Odia), Shu Thayu? (Gujarati) and Dokyala Shot (Marathi). So if you haven't heard of this story, you have several options and almost no excuses if you're looking to watch something very different.

Should be on everybody's must watch list!

I haven't watched something as shocking as this on mainstream Netflix in a long time; shocking in terms of the actual story, how it's been adapted for this show, the visceral acting, and Netflix's choice to seemingly hand over the reigns to create this.

I'm probably late with this but in my defense, I haven't been able to make time to watch content as much lately :'( This is one of the shows that I wish I'd binged, it would have hit on a whole different level.

I don't know where to start, and I don't want to give anything away so I'll spare the plot/the story. If you haven't heard of this show or have been waiting to watch it - you have NOT watched anything as complex as this before. This also isn't for everybody, hella triggers; so please look it up before you start.

The acting is top notch, early frontrunner for all sorts of awards. This is apparently Richard Gadd's lived experience, he wrote the whole thing as a play and now, for Netflix; and has acted in the main role as well, along with a very terrific Jessica Gunning in the lead and Nava Mau as the main support cast.

The way the show's written and filmed, along with the sound design add to the dreaded feeling of what you're watching unfold on the show. People will be making a lot of videos about what the show is at the face of it along with the several layers that it has. Online, people who've been through such ordeals already seem to be able to relate with the show on a whole new level.

If you do decide to watch, especially to binge it, buckle up because you're in for one crazy ride.

A crime thriller starring a very talented Jayaram as a cop..!? Sign me up, I thought! Unfortunately, the film was a bit of a let down.

The surprisingly good background music wasn't enough to save the kinda sorta predictable, age-old plot. This film would have been epic.....15-20 years ago.

Mammootty couldn't save the film either. But what a past two years has he had with the very diverse films and roles he's played. You've probably guessed what he's going to do in the film and unfortunately, that very casting makes the plot predictable.

Bad? Not at all. But you've seen similar plots unfold several times. Watch it if you don't have anything else, perhaps watch it for Jayaram.

Alex was smart with this one. He's clearly hella talented, I don't know if he's trained to play all those instruments or he taught himself, respect to him regardless (and he can sing) but that was more of a 'cover band' concert and far from being a standup comedy. Take out everything musical, 10% of the show had stuff that NOT about music.

I liked the Sivaji wanting to act and Rajini walking around fast thing, but there was nothing else in the show FOR ME. Standup comedy nu paatha paatu padran! SMART on his part. He knew what would people may enjoy, what would sell tickets, and he did exactly that. Props to him for that. This was all a big audition for Alex to show the world he's musically talented and can hella sing. Won't be surprised if he ends up singing in Kollywood in a couple years. But this was anything but a standup comedy show.

Making people clap by saying "Oooh, I have massive respect for *insert the name of someone who already has massive respect from a massive following* == people clapping for THAT person and not the person on stage. Him name dropping was EXACTLY the same as Shahrukh khan/Kareena going "Thalaiva thalaiva" in Ra. One and name dropping Rajini in Lungi dance so that South Indian people like the song. What they did was stupid af and Alex did the same. Losing it on SRK (which i did too) and praising Alex for the very same thing is double standards.

Standup, to me, and clearly 90% of the viewers of this special disagree with me, is to have the ability to say something controversial but make it sound funny so that it doesn't SEEM controversial because you know there's no malice intended; to be able to say stuff that can offend people otherwise, but because said people are in that setting, won't take offense to the material. They know it was funny so they let it slide.

You can play off of people's nostalgia, i get that, but this was not standup comedy. Entertaining perhaps, but not funny.

Fans of the true crime genre, Netflix has a new set of cases out of New York for you. This is a 5 part show about various cases handled by a set of detectives in New York in the past 20 yrs or so. Each ep is about a new case, each of them a reminder of how senseless people have been and can be.

This documentary is not like your regular true crime docs, it's a lot of police procedural story telling - think you and your friend discussing your favorite crime movie, just that this happens to have some (well shot visuals) and pictures to go off of.

While there is nothing mind-blowing about the show, there's enough to keep you engaged. You can also let it run in the background and perhaps listen to it like an audiobook.

With horror films, you're usually used to an old haunted mansion, a group of people make a visit....at night, because why not... and they do a bunch of stuff they're not supposed to. This, widely acclaimed, 2023 Argentine supernatural film is your standard *dumb decisions* but in a different setting and with some reasoning behind these dumb decisions. At least that's what it seems to be after the first watch.

Plot - Residents of a remote village/town learn that something evil among them and if it's not handled right, the whole town will get destroyed.

I don't think this film is scary (subjective) but this will make you feel very uneasy. Don't watch this while eating, you'll thank yourself. In this genre, you can tell how certain scenes are going to play out? You feel the same in this one but also go "No, they won't be doing it. That's too jarring. No way." and boom! They do it anyway and make you go "I can't believe they went there!" and this 'shock' adds to the experiences of watching this film. There's more gore than I'd expect in a horror movie. No jump scares - so that's a plus in my books.

Despite the idiotic decision making, the film is surely different from your regular horror movies. It did leave me with several questions but I'd have recommended it anyway. The research led me to an interview by the director and his thought process behind the film it made me look at the film in a totally different light; helped answer some questions; some still left unanswered.

If you're a horror movie fan, I'd still recommend it for you. Keeping aside some dumb decisions, this offers something different that most other mainstream horror films don't.

Heard good things about the film, despite its serious take, and had been looking forward to it and I had to check it out.

Arun (Manikandan) and Divya's (Sri Gouri Priya) have been in a six-year (on-and-off) relationship but have been slowly drifting apart. The entire film is about this divergence.

Usually, you'd expect a soup-boy (if you know, you know) story or an Irugapatru-type film that addresses something different but has a predictable ending. This was....different. Predictable, but I found the topics that this film chose to address to be...not for everyone. And therefore, the film itself, not being for everyone.

Movies about break-ups aren't new but the way they're told have been generic. This one addresses 'drifting away', not being to let go, almost redefines toxicity (stuff that the Boomer generation would scoff at and say "You're leaving your partner over this!? Suck it up!") for this day and age.

Both Manikandan and SGP were really good in this film and so was the supporting cast. Camerawork + Music (Y) but, in my books, not wowing. Writing - best part of the film.

You would have either seen this film unfold in real life around you or perhaps been through the events that transpire. If not, depending on your age demographic and experiences, you're going to either dismiss it or say 'I see where these issues are coming from...doesn't mean they're right...but there seems to be a larger problem. I can sympathize with them both.' Some may even find this therapeutic and gain new understanding, but regardless, this is a heavy film, could be hard to watch in parts, and isn't for everybody. Worth watching still.

Knowing what Jake Gyllenhaal (JG) has been capable of from movies like Southpaw, I was STOKED for this film. Didn't know the first thing about it. And then I found out Connor McGregor was gonna be in it. Hyped x2 for fight scenes. Two days before watching it, I learned that it was a remake of a 'classic'.

JG really committed to the role, but sadly his commitment seems to be the only good thing about the film. I learned that the original was right between being a 'bad film' and 'it's so bad that it's so good' film. Well, the new one stays true to the original in that aspect for sure.

What could have been a really fun film ended up being a cheesy, partly over the top action comedy that neither has enough action, nor enough comedy; the humor is far cry from comedy. Connor McGregor plays a "CRAZY" bad guy, almost makes you wonder if they just made a camera follow him and asked him to be himself; over-the-top walks and loud dialogues.

For JG playing a UFC fighter and an actual UFC fighter, this film had too few fights. Too less action first of all; ONE decent fight that also has a bunch of high-speed action, with bad attempts at 'funny dialogues' while they're fighting. I mean, they're UFC fighters, man! We just want proper fist-fights, but no!

Watch it for JG if you're a fan, but even he couldn't save the film. Pointless remake of a supposed classic, but just like the old one, maybe this will also see a change in popularity......

Soo-hyun buys a washing machine online and gets scammed. She posts a review stating what happened, and everything hits the fan when she's targeted by the seller for posting the bad reviews. Too real life? Well, (not) surprisingly, this is kinda-sorta based on a true story. With the Korean films I've seen, the crazier the plot, the more likely it's going to be based on a true story... 😮

Acting - really good. The film's been well shot. Plot - well written, I wish the climax had been written in differently, slightly dramatic for my liking, but no major complaints. The film isn't rated well, but I see that as a pattern with Korean movies that aren't mainstream. 6.5-7.5 films are actually pretty decent but not rated well for whatever reason.

You might have watched several 'survival' films such as this, but this 'intense thriller' is still worth a watch, especially since it's based (mostly?) on a real life situation.

The trailer was...intriguing; a fun murder mystery to watch, the likes of which have been dime-a-dozen; but, very reminiscent of the Sandler-Aniston Murder Mystery films/Knives Out franchise/Poirot-Trilogy. KO1 was OK, all the others varied from so-so to disappointing.

So, I don't know if it's because I went in with low expectations, but...I actually didn't mind the film. Good? Not really. Bad? Also not really.

There were a couple things that the film did, that was different from all of the films above, which made me take a step back and thought "Oh, okay, I didn't expect that." The film also some social commentary that you won't necessarily expect from a comedy-thriller, but take that for whatever it's worth.

I personally thought that the film is bring really criticized, it's not as bad as the internet is making it out to be. Negatives though - too many things happening at the same time, you don't necessarily care for the characters as much; the film was also on the longer side for a murder-comedy of this tone.

If you have nothing else to watch, check it. Not good but there are some positives/Not bad but there are some negatives.

Would totally recommend this lighthearted comedy drama, 8 eps long - 30 mins each. While having a central plot with proper character building and subtle commentary on the justice system, each episode is (apparently) loosely based on true cases, some of which make you go "Really? That happened?"

More than anything else - this was a well written show. I heard this is one of the very few times (maybe the ONLY?) Netlix has collaborated with writers who've made stuff for TVF. No wonder. You can recognize the faces in this image and can tell that the acting is going to be good!

I ran the show in the background and it was enjoyable even then, you're bound to like it more if you pay proper attention. If you're looking for something to binge, something lighthearted but also thought-provoking, look no further.

Tovino. Cop drama. Crime Thriller. Been waiting to watch this one for a while.

There a few ways to look at this film - people who don't usually watch crime drama might watch it and have their minds blown. People who who do watch a lot of crime drama are likely going to enjoy it, or be let down.

Before that, Tovino was great in the film. Music - surprisingly, Santosh Narayanan - nothing great to write home about, it was good. We've gotten better stuff from him. Cinematography - the film had me go "Wow, that's a good shot!" at several instances.

The writing - depending on what category you belong to from ^ you're likely going to (really) enjoy it or feel a little let down. Enjoy because you're likely going get a 'double treat' or feel let down, because you signed up for only one film but ended up getting two kinda disjointed films, with a long runtime.

I unfortunately fall into the latter category and think this could have much so much shorter and so much better, but it's a decent one-time watch nevertheless.

Hit/miss, I'm in awe of the chances that Mollywood takes; and very rarely to they miss. Safe to say, they didn't miss the mark with Bramayugam either.

The first thing stood out when the trailer dropped was the monochrome. In the age of 'We're going to offer you a visual treat' why would anybody film completely in black&white....? Unless, it has a role to play, just by itself. The creative choice of doing so, that could have gone totally wrong, adds to the eerie-ness of plot. And then, what stood out was, the number of characters in the film. Again, in the age of "We're going to make so much happen that you won't know what hit you!" Rahul Sadasivan chooses to make a movie with just 3 people (mainly) in it. And boy does he pull it off really well.

Mammootty - Bruh doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam. (Choosing to ignore the weak Kannur Squad) Kathal - The Core. And now, this. HOW!? Looks like he can do no wrong.

It's not easy to make horror films, let alone a technically brilliant horror film. Brilliant sound design elevates the B&W cinematography to a whole new level. The story was unique, unlike the generic stuff that most filmmakers rely on.

All that said, the film, in parts, was vague; which I'm completely fine with. I enjoy doing research and learning how others interpreted this vagueness. I was fine with it until I watched an interview by the director. While he answered some questions, other questions - he continued to beat on the "this is a horror movie. You can't expect logic" drum several times. No logic, I get. It's OK for a film to have no real-world logic, but it still needs to have logic in the world it's set in, so that the vague parts don't seem like plot holes. Bruh chose to say "I offered answers, but I cut them out" Fam...why?

While this film is being hailed a perfect masterpiece by several. It, however, ends up with 'great film but not perfect' tag in my books, but that's just me.

Vague or not, if this is a must-watch film for the Mollywood audience, that is used to banger films, it's certainly a must-watch film for everybody else. Don't miss this one. Watch it. Be confused. Seek answers. And help me out in the process, because...I still have questions.

Finally got around to watching this film after all the hype. This socio-political movie, disguised (not in a bad way) as a sports drama was well done. I'd much rather watch films like these than the ones that get too preachy and hung up on the messaging.

Sports dramas can get too dramatic, it wasn't the case with this one. The cricket portions of the film didn't feel forced. Everybody body who acted well, except the coach. Felt like he over acted. It's OK to make the bad guy really loud to make the good guy look extra good, but that's just the easy way out. The comedy parts were...OK. I'm not a fan of 'this has to have something for everyone' type films because it changes the intensity of the film a little too much, and I felt that happen with this film as well. But that's just me. Was it bad? Not at all.

The music was....interesting. All sorts of genres, mostly Rock for background music and the buildup scenes. Some of the shots, the wide angle ones of the trains in the background, were GOOD! Overall, the film could have ended up being real preachy, but wasn't. I'll gladly watch this over Kaala/Kabali/Maamannan. That said, it should have been a GREAT movie, but wasn't. Despite the predicable plot, it was GOOD movie nevertheless and I'd totally recommend that you check it out, at least for Ashok Selvan and choices he's been making lately. What a great 1-2 years has he had!!

Think Fast and Furious (the first two) but in Autorickshaws.

You have to have a wild sense of imagination to adapt FnF to Kollywood and its sensibilities; and do it well, with an ending you wouldn't expect from an FnF movie. Oram Po has to be one of the most underrated Tamil films.

Screenplay by Pushkar-Gayatri and Thiagarajan Kumararaja, now that you look back, can't help but go "Yeah, I am not surprised this was so well done!" All the actors involved did a great job, Annachi's first scene comes in second to a marvelous job done by John Vijay portraying "Son-of-Gun", an iconic character that would have generously provided content for memes for the next five years, had the movie come out now.

If you want to watch a fun movie that's (reasonably) logical that you can hit play on, and enjoy the ride, this is that film. This film deserves to be in the same league as Chennai 28, Kaadhala Kaadhala, (dare I say...Panchathandhiram....?) you get the idea.

Watch it. Re-watch it. Celebrate Son-Of-Gun. "Good times will be had"

Had a chance to re-watch this banger of a movie once again, this time, with folks who'd not watched it before. The action sequences in this film made jealous of the first time watchers because the first-time experience is like nothing else. And unfortunately, regardless of however many times I re-watch this film, it'll never top the first time it blew my mind.

I remember, years ago, waiting at the bus stop, with all the walls plastered with posters of this film. Elder cousins losing their minds at the stunt sequences. All sorts of promotions for the Tamil-dub, "7 years of practice, without dupes" and so on... Ah! The simple and good ol' times.

Action film buffs, if you haven't watched Ong Bak, please go watch it. If you'd watched it, the universe is asking you to re-watch it by the virtue of you coming across this post. Better yet, catch hold of people who've not seen the film and live the 'first-time experience' vicariously through them. They'll thank you, you'll thank them, and we can all thank Tony Ja and co for making this awesomeness, the likes of which have never been seen since.

The first 10-15 mins of this film were phenomenal, with the haunting background score, everything went downhill _for me_ after that. But, special mention to Dhanush, the sound design, and to the camera work (in parts).

Could have been a great film with some really good commentary on stuff that's relevant even today, but .... action for the sake have been done even in Fast & Furious, what's even the point of bullets flying all over anymore? Directors need to calm down and a Michael Bay.

I didn't enjoy Arun's first two films as much as everybody else did, so I guess I shouldn't have expected anything different when I knew his plan was always a "revenge trilogy" but.... ah well. Waste of time but I'll surely go back and listen to the OST.

Why more people aren't talking about this film, I don't know. Underrated, IMO. Don't watch the trailer if you haven't. I went into this film with no prior idea of what this was about, and about half way through, I thought "there's nothing new in this film, but it's really enjoyable". Boy was I wrong...about the first part, which we'll get to.

I'm not a fan of the RomCom genre but I thought Thiruchitrambalam was a fun movie. Most romance movies are sappy or too commercial, hardly relatable. This, however, you have (or somebody you know has) lived through about 90% of plot of this film. It will take you on a nostalgia trip (not the easy-way-out kind) like most movies haven't in a long time.

The cinematography deserves a special mention, not for showing scenic locations well, but for showing certain characters a certain way that you can hear your childhood friend go "Kavithai da. Kavithai!" I didn't care for the songs in Thiru'balam, and I didn't care for the ones in this film either. Regardless of how old the plot is it was FUN! Relatable, humorous. And then, the part that I DID NOT except.

One of Ashok Selvan's best works. What a 2023/24 he's had! Everybody else was great at what they were given.

What I saw in this film, I have NOT seen in any other film before. Mindblowing? No. But maaaybe, yes? That last part changed how I viewed the entire movie. Credit to the writing team. How wrong was I about the "There's nothing new in this film" part!? XD But hey, glad to be wrong this time.

Don't miss out on this one. Hardly anybody is talking about it, I don't know why. 90's bois, you'll LOVE it.

Ma Dong-Seok is one of my favorite action stars, almost on par with Jason Statham in my books in terms of entertainment value. His work is usually very enjoyable (the badass punches in Round-up 2, some of the best I've ever seen) action + humor, like almost nobody else.

I was really looking fwd to Badland Hunters, but this turned out to be a let down. The plot is these action movies isn't usually anything new but this had a bunch of stuff going on that didn't add any value...? Action for the sake of it....tsk.

That said, others seem to like it, for a mix of all sorts of action. If you have nothing else to watch, maaaybe check it out? I'd much rather rewatch some of his older content.