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A rather satisfying horror movie that relies on eerie atmosphere and lore to build the tension rather than jump scares. I loved the premise and the story for how grounded it was in depicting human nature despite being a film about supernatural entities - this is something K-dramas and K-movies seem to get right a lot of times. Plus, I never saw the second half coming. It was quite an experience and I watched the movie twice just to relive that. I loved the acting too; every single one of the lead actors were phenomenal, and the supporting artists did all of their parts brilliantly. Special shout-out to Lee Dohyun for switching languages so naturally. This one is definitely worth a watch for all horror lovers, as well as folk who simply enjoy a good movie.

I just finished the final season, and wow. What a rollercoaster of emotions it was. I loved every single moment from start to finish. The whole series is absolutely brilliant, and the ending was more than fitting. Young Royals is definitely one of the best things I have seen.

I've waited over a year for this series, and it was definitely worth it. I loved the action sequences, the cinematography, and the narration. The commentary on the political situation in the shown period is also interesting. Of course, the acting itself is incredible and I would have seen the show regardless of my love for saeguks. Now I only bid my time until I can sink my teeth into the next episodes releasing on the 5th of January. Good luck, cast and crew of Gyeongseong Creature!

This was an absolute masterpiece. Brilliant story, acting and execution. 10/10 must watch.

I absolutely LOVED watching this show. The plot is interesting, narrative is smooth and captivating, and the characters are brilliant! Amazing script and direction, brought to life by top-tier acting. I love all the counters, but Somun definitely holds a special spot. I love their camaraderie, and the way they always support each other. The only point I found lacking was in some action scenes, especially ones which use wire-stunts. It was not bad, but I suppose I expected more considering it is an action drama. Nevertheless, this one is a must-watch! The second season is shaping up quite well too. The cast additions are all brilliant. New counter and villains - brilliant characters and great actors playing them. I am watching the episodes as they release, so will be back to edit this for a final review once all of them finish airing!

A good watch. I was quite surprised to find out that Yeo Jingoo was actually only 16 while filming. The skills he showcases here, the range of emotions and intensity... Absolutely Incredible. Though I was also surprised by his age given the amount of gore and profanity. Still, an incredible action movie with sufficient insight into human nature to make it a solid watch. Good acting by all the other cast and great direction too. Definitely worth a watch, if only for the incredible acting displayed. P.S. Though Yoo Yeonseok barely had screen time, I was quite pleasantly surprised by his acting too.

Political and action-packed with a side of humour. I absolutely LOVED this movie. Cannot believe I hadn't heard of it until now. None of the 3 leaders appear one-dimensional. I really appreciated the humanity shown in them. The action sequences were just as amazing. Brilliant writing, direction and cinematography, complemented by some wonderful music. Of course, I cannot leave out the impressive acting from the cast. This one is definitely a must-watch. [Though the first half contains a lot of political context, so you might want to read about it a little so you can focus on the movie.] P.S. I have watched this as a stand-alone and not a sequel, so I have no comparison to Steel Rain 1.

This was a really great watch. Great plot, pacing, and characters. There is a lot of depth to each main character. You can see the way they were shaped by their experiences and their choices. All the actors were amazing as well, making the story come alive. And all this is backed by one of the best cinematography I have ever seen. Just those picturesque scenes gave me more than enough reason to watch the series. [I especially loved the settings which were colour-coordinated. Having all elements in a scene match a particular palette was incredibly satisfying.] I realise there is a lot of dispute about the history in the series, and the depiction of certain characters. I agree there might have been some elements that were inconsistent with historical facts. I personally did not, however, feel any political narrative. More than a commentary on the nations and their actions, I found this to be a story of the people caught in this tumultuous time. To me, the series felt like a narrative of their lives, their choices, their experiences. It felt beautiful and real, and heart-breakingly sad at the same time. A definite must-watch for all drama lovers. *SPOILER ALERT* Do not go into it expecting a happy ending. I held it together for a while, but lost it when someone brought in Gu Dongmae's katana to the pawn shop. "Do you take this? I found this on the street." Completely broke me. The conclusion still left me feeling more hopeful than depressed, so points for that.

I am honestly not a huge fan of pure romances, so this might be biased. The whole story is quite slow-paced, and there genuinely is not much going on in the second half other than the romance. The acting is top tier, which was probably the only reason I kept watching this series. A lot of subtle emotions portrayed brilliantly. And the music matches the narration really well. 3 stars for acting and the BGM. *SPOILER ALERT* I could not understand the female lead. She went over the top for one person, but didn't put even 10% of it towards the one she actually liked? (Initially, at least.) Could not make sense of it. The male lead started out my favourite character, but made way too many questionable choices for someone who puts so much thought into each action. Of course, I am also unable to comprehend infidelity in relationships, so am unable to root for the characters.

I did not realise I had been watching the movie for more than 2 hours until it ended. Absolutely brilliantly done. The acting was great, the pacing was excellent, and the story was not overly glorified. This movie has excellent writing complemented by excellent acting - not a single boring moment throughout. Another specific thing I enjoyed were the scene transitions, mostly in the first half. Somehow really made the whole thing funnier. The movie was funny in a dignified way, and still managed to be wholesome. A definite must-watch. P.S. I probably had more fun with this movie as I love watching football!