<유령> 'Phantom' Movie Review



  To be honest, my hopes for the movie weren't high because of the title. "Phantom" sounded pretty vague, so it didn't catch my attention right away. And to be honest again, I didn't really enjoy the movie <Believer>, made by the same director. But the movie turned out to be a pleasant surprise:)

  The story occurs during the time of Japanese reign. Five Koreans are suspected to be the "phantom", who is known to rebel against the Japanese, and are held captive in a mansion under Japanese soldiers' eyes. They can only get out when the situation ends with the phantom dead. The five people start to suspect each other, and they fight to regain freedom.

  There are some parts where the story flows slowly. But I felt that they were necessary to build tension little by little. This spy action movie stood out thanks to the amazing actors. Seol Kyung-gu and Park So-dam were especially perfect. They acted as though they were destined for their roles. It is thrilling to find out who the "phantom" is, and when the person is finally unveiled, even more fun begins.

Review: Thrilling and exhilarating, with great mise-en-scène.


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