John Gilbert

I don't care if it has few new ideas or whatever. I like it. It's enjoyable and entertaining.

I give this documentary film 4 starts, not because of the substance to the documentary in its expose of what transpired to the actual crime or death to Mirna, but to the absolute exposal to the farce which is the Indonesian Court system and how the public influences is proceedings. Here in America, we are once again spoiled. People often complain about our judicial system. Well I suggest you watch this film and you better have a new appreciation for the way the law works here when it could be like in Indonesia! Our system is a bedrock, a bastion as an example of an infinitely better way to run it's legal proceedings. The safeguards of a single judge, prosecution, defense, and the judgment from our peers all come together in a way that safeguards our innocence till proven guilty. In nearly a complete opposite, Indonesia is an absolute Kangaroo Court from top to bottom. I truly believe Indonesia should be incredibly embarrassed having allowed this documentary to show how insanely flawed their system is. This is NOT opinion. This is not subjective. This is fact. Everything seemed to be based at every turn on whim or the idea of throwing every silly and ridiculous notion out for the panel of judges to the public sentiment in an effort to sway opinion as opposed to truly getting to the bottom of true guilt or innocence. Firstly, this idea of a panel of judges is a bit disturbing. While we have our Supreme court, theirs seemed way too much like a cozy group that was far too much a group of friends than a group that would challenge each other along with the prosecution and defense to get to the facts. Then the proceedings were so loose that the victims, or the deceased because she could have died of natural causes, that the father was able to plant pictures for the judges to see in an effort to sway their opinion. Regardless if this worked or not, it should have never been possible to happen. Then one of the most ABSURD things was bringing in so called experts that tried to testify about judging her as being seedy or contemptible just by the look of her face in the lack of shine in her eyes or smile. I was beside myself with all that. That kind of junk science may have worked on the 1800s or earlier, but has LONG been debunked in psychological circles in most first world country courts!!! Public opinion ran with all this. Saying she LOOKED guilty. The problem is that everything against Jessica was completely circumstantial. Early on experts pointed out that she didn't have anywhere near lethal dose of cyanide in her system, yet cyanide was still a supposed part of what was counted as what killed her. She may or may not have been guilty, but everything that was tried to be used against her was 100% circumstantial. Jessica was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison. So I wrote my initial paragraph because the title of the documentary and what I expected. I started this before I had finished the documentary. As it turns out, the very things I complained about was really the point to the documentary. How corruption, money and the ridiculousness allowed in the proceedings all exemplified the absurdity that is the Indonesian Court system.

Love it. Loved the first one and love this one. So much goofy fun and nostalgia.

Reviewers don't get it. Never have never will.

I had long ago watched the Korean film. I started this and it hit me immediately that this had to be a remake. It followed the Korean film in the setup so closely it was obvious. The Korean film was incredible and I loved this one too. Watch.

I am so glad to see so many reviews!! I am curious how many of you see the show. I use a site that is likely not legal, but I have not found it on sites like Viki or Asian Crush, at least the last time I checked. Plus the site I use has every season and including the Doctor- X movie. I have watched for years. I love the show. I don't care how unrealistic or over the top it can be it is just pure fun. The only thing that gets a little silly is the fact that Doctor X is the one that never EVER fails and yet every one always groans and makes a fuss wherever she gets involved. They constantly second guess and doubt her. Lol. Oh well, perhaps that can be chalked up as a the running gag. In short, Doctor X is to surgery, what House is to being a diagnostician and medical doctor. If you are into Asian and Japanese shows, definitely give it a watch!

You have to be into movies like this. Wuxia had to be a passion. This is a bit more fantasy and maybe even more for a younger audience at times. I love it. It is kinda a Chinese Lord of the Rings. The set pieces are gorgeous. Some CG is a little off, but that's part of the charm. I love the imagery. It truly has some cool sights to behold. Don't look for a deep story per se. It's just functional. A reason to take this fun journey. Just sit back and enjoy it. I know I did.

It is no Reply 1988, but the fun and nostalgia of 1979 is there big time! If you have a sentimental heart and love dramas set in the recent past that are funny and heartwarming, definitely give this a view!!