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Sep 9, 2020 · September 9, 2020. 3 min read. The thrills come sporadically in Il Cho’s “#Alive,” a zombie movie that would stand out so much more if it had even just a little personality, or a twist to add to the cinematic tradition of zombie apocalypses. Instead, “#Alive” merely lurches from mediocrity, and despite a relatable depiction of one man ...
A rapidly spreading infection leaves one survivor in the entire city. Director Il Cho Producer Lee Eugene, Oh Hyojin Screenwriter Matt Naylor, Il Cho Production Co Zip Cinema Genre Horror, Drama ...
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- Yoo Ah-In
- Il Cho
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The acting in "#Alive" was good, and the lead actor and actress managed to carry the movie quite well, especially since there were hardly any other performers in the movie with dialogue. The zombie make-up and effects were good, and taking into consideration that this was in the beginning of an outbreak, you shouldn't expect to see fully decomposed shambling corpses.
- Social Distancing, Zombie Style
- Eating Youth Alive
- Dynamic and Unpretentious
#Alivebegins in a dark apartment, illuminated mostly through the colorful lights of a computer gaming setup. An alarm rings, and we see the sleepy face of Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in). Living alone in a high-rise, Joon-woo seems to enjoy computer games and social media more than venturing outside to buy groceries and meet people. It’s rather fortunate Joon...
Both Joon-woo and Yoo-bin are tech-savvy millennials—and that helps imbue #Alive with a youthful tone. Smartphones and drones perform important roles in not only helping the two protagonists communicate, but also in advancing the plot. The film’s costume and sound design also contribute to a rather “hip” flavor. Joon-woo sports blonde-dyed hair and...
On top of its empathetic and socially relevant depiction of the Korean millennial condition, #Alive presents a narrative that feels unpretentious and accessibly entertaining. The film contains all the fast-moving fight scenes you might expect from a zombie thriller, alongside the occasional requisite jump scares. It maintains an appropriate degree ...
Sep 8, 2020 · The zombie horror understands the human side to a devastating event which makes it more than just a genre film. This review of Korean Netflix film #Alive contains no spoilers. The horror was released on the streaming service on September 8, 2020. At the start of #Alive, I became self-aware that the lead character’s approach to a zombie-like ...
Parents need to know that #Alive is a 2020 Korean horror movie in which a teen must fend for himself in isolation in a Seoul apartment during a zombie apocalypse. Of course, there's constant zombie movie violence: zombies attack humans by clawing, biting, and eating them. Humans fight back with guns, axes,….
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A Geek Community. #ALIVE is a film that checks all of the things I want from a zombie film. Its pace is interesting, its characters are dynamic, it's setting is unique, and above all else, it's ...
