Category: Reviews

[Film Review] Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell: A Journey of Faith

Following in the footsteps of several acclaimed Vietnamese art films that have made waves at international film festivals, Inside the…

[Film Review] Oppenheimer: A Film for the Ages

Recently, Oppenheimer has become a sensation, not only for its compelling subject—”the father of the atomic bomb”—but also for the…

[Film Review] Monster (Kaibutsu) 2023: Escaping the World Together

In recent years, South Korean cinema has gained significant ground on the international stage, with major victories at Cannes such…

[Film Review] Pinocchio 2022: A Moving Father-Son Tale and Anti-War Message

Today is April 1st—April Fool’s Day—so it seems fitting to review a film about the most iconic liar of all…

[Film Review] Children of the Mist: A Raw Look at the “Bride Kidnapping” Tradition

In 2022–2023, while Vietnamese cinema saw limited critical success—with commercial hits like Bố Già and Nhà Bà Nữ dominating local…

[Movie Review] Everything Everywhere All at Once: A Fusion of Eastern-Western Philosophy and the Struggles of Depression

Recently, Everything Everywhere All at Once won 7 Oscars, including the most prestigious award: Best Motion Picture of the Year.…

[Movie Review] Triangle of Sadness – A Wild and Fascinating Role Reversal

Triangle of Sadness is the latest noteworthy film from Swedish director Ruben Östlund, following his acclaimed work The Square. This…

[Movie Review] Glorious Ashes – The Dissolution of the Self

Recently, the Vietnamese film Tro Tàn Rực Rỡ (international title: Glorious Ashes), directed by Bùi Thạc Chuyên and adapted from…

[Movie Review] The Sandman Episode 6: Death and Life

In a time when DC Comics fans were receiving one disappointing update after another, the success of The Sandman came…

[Movie Review] Decision to Leave: Throw It Into the Deep Sea, Where No One Will Ever Find It

Since 2016’s The Handmaiden—my favorite Korean film—Park Chan-wook had been relatively quiet. Then, in 2022, the legendary director returned with…