Mission Possible (2021)

Simpatica commedia action

Il film è una simpatica commedia action senza grandi pretese.
La storia non è originalissima, ma non scade mai nel banale, Kim Hyung Joo che scrive e dirige la pellicola è riuscito ad alternare momenti da classica commedia a momenti action equilibrandoli abbastanza bene, senza dimenticare il lato pseudo drammatico del passato del protagonista.
La main lead couple inizialmente mi aveva lasciato un po' perplessa, ma invece risulta avere una bella chimica anche nelle scene di azione, Lee Sun Bin l'avevo già vista in altre produzioni precedenti, anche Kim Young Kwan mi ha convinto rendendo nel ruolo del finto idiota. Ho molto apprezzato che non ci fossero implicazioni amorose tra i due se non per qualche accenno, il mood della storia non ne aveva bisogno.

La storia getta le basi per un eventuale sequel che vedrei molto volentieri.

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Hilariously good!

I really love Kim Young Kwang. He is famous but I feel like he is so underrated!

Anyway, about the movie, it is really a fun action movie. I want more. They can make a series of movies out of it. It 's nice and entertaining. I didn't even noticed that almost 2 hours have past and the movie is done already.

ML and FL have good chemistry. They work well together. Love them. The story is okay, kind of the typical action movie with illegal fire arms and gangs involved. But the actors portrayal of roles are good. The misunderstanding that created the ML and FL partnership was also done smoothly. It wasn't absurd. The action scenes and funny scenes are well balanced. Loved it.

I recommend you to watch it too. ?

RV fans, please watch it. ML role is an RV fan. ?

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Light-hearted action-comedy 'secret agent' movie

This film officially enters my favorite Korean movie list. I love the overall plot of the story wherein along the way a misunderstanding happen but both main leads overcome it together. I wasn't expecting the twists that are presented throughout the movie and you should watch out for them too. There were subtle clues about it from the start but I didn't think much about it until it surprise me. I don't want to spoil anything so you should watch to know.

I watched it mainly because of Lee SunBin but then I am surprised that Kim YoungKwang is the main lead here so I got a one plus one bonus. Their chemistry is honestly good (I'm sorry KwangSoo but for a moment I thought YoungKwang and SunBin looks good together too.) Their bickering doesn't feel off at all. It was so natural that I feel like they've been working together for years. That's some real partnership in there. Specially this is like 'secret agent' / 'spy' movie so the smooth chemistry of the main lead made the movie better overall.

One of the selling point of this movie for me is the overall flow of the story, even though it's below 2hrs they were able to add depth on the story which makes it more interesting to watch. We've seen a bit of the male lead's life so if there will be a sequel, I hope that we get to know more about the female lead. The comedic relief on the movie is also subtle but still a big factor in setting the tone of the movie to being light-hearted contrary to the too serious issue at hand which is the firearm smuggling.

I really recommend it for a weekend/rest day watch. It's light-hearted, funny, cute and intense at the same time. I hope you emjoy this movie as much as I did.

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Just for Laughs

I did not have much expectation before starting the movie. I thought it would be the usual spy-kind-of-movie but I was proved wrong. It was very fun and I laughed a lot during the watch. I had to get through the first 20-minute mark though. The real fun started after that brief introduction. Not all movies will pique your interest right from the start just like this one but the movie deserved a chance to be watched. I especially like the fighting scenes. As expected from Korean action directors, it was very witty. The leads' chemistry is unique too. Not something that you will always see but they have pulled off the perfect chemistry suitable for the movie's vibe. Their chemistry added fuel to the fun.

If you're up for a movie that won't require a lot of thinking but is more on laughing, this one is for you.

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a typical action comedy that was still entertaining. their comedy sense at points reached a childish point, but a few scenes made me laugh alot, my favorite was that redvelvet shirt scene xD


I don't know if it was a pun and he was called yuri or he was indeed also a redvelvet fan that's why he wanted to even the field for a fair battle, xD

the overall background conflict was kinda boring tbh and the fight scenes were meh but it was nice to see KYK do both a comedic role and a somewhat serious one and I think this was the best balancewise from his works, and subin is the perfect actress for a spy genre and they gave her good amount of credit though it seems they'll always make the fl hostage while the ml comes back but still she pulled her own weight and fight scenes well

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Even more possibilities

On the surface, it might seem like just another "spy movie" but this honestly would've made a great series...the possibilities and potential is great.

It's fun, found myself laughing and on the edge of my seat at times. The action scenes were really entertaining and well captured. The last time I watched Youngkwang was Pinnochio so I'm so glad I picked up one of his works, he's as an incredible an actor the last time I remember it. Side note: Don't watch the trailer, trust me--just come in blindly so you can put the pieces together yourself.

Overall, the storyline is nothing special but I missed these kinds of action comedies, just something lighthearted but thrilling at the same time. Also no, there's no romance but the chemistry between the leads was really great (loved their bickering). Oh, and gotta love the Red Velvet promos.

But really! This could've been a series, so much potential of both of their backstories. Which I WISH they really delved into WSH's background, unfortunately it'd be hard to condense into a movie. Same goes for Dahee and how she became an MSS agent.

Definitely give it a watch! I didn't even realize that time went by so quickly.

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Basic plot sandwiched between fun opening comedy and great ending action.

Been awhile since I laughed so much during the opening few scenes of a movie. Does not happen a lot that I rewatch action sequences. Both happened as I was watching Mission Possible, sadly only at the beginning and the end.

It’s a goofy and lighthearted comedy with a small twist that could have made it even better, if it was used to its full potential. I wish they used the duality of Woo Su Han more - it would serve for both great comedy and great action.

There is nothing truly special about the plot, but with action comedy, it’s not a bad thing. I honestly believe the complex plot should not be distracting viewers from the entertainment a simple comedy delivers.

Acting was great. Especially liked Kim Young Kwang’s performance. I knew from the start the character he is playing is not what he presents himself to be and the acting perfectly carried the “unexpected” situations.

Overall, it’s a simple comedy with simple characters and nicely done action and choreographies. I wish they pushed a little bit harder on the jokes, kept the slapstick from the beginning more present till the end. The middle part just felt a bit empty and stagnant.

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the perfect movie when you're bored

If you need some time to kill and you don't want to invest into a new drama, then look no further because Mission Possible is the one. The story is nothing special, typical crime plot with undercover agents etc. The story really shines with the leads, especially the ML. He's one of the few actors that can go from goofy to serious in a second, as seen in Guardians & Hello Me. He does the same thing here, as casually drops Red Velvet references while trying to save Korea from arms trafficking. The chemistry between the leads is alright, I liked the FL, but I think the ML really shined for me. I think my favorite scene in the movie was when one of the villians was revealed to be a Yeri Stan. All in all, it's your basic comedy action film with a lot of humor, some great acting, and a ton of red velvet references.

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Lively and Enjoyable

Evidently, "Mission: Impossible" is the inspiration for this movie. However, the film is quite entertaining; if you want to see something funny and vivacious, this is undoubtedly the movie for you. The story's comedic elements give it its own distinctiveness while still adhering to the plot's basic structure of a spy mission gone wrong. The fight scene at the end was also enjoyable to me because the main male character, who is more of a combat-trained military agent than a detective or investigator, finally got to demonstrate his fighting prowess.

However, nothing has happened since there were discussions about producing a second Mission: Possible film. I have not given up on it yet; if it happens, I will be happy to watch it.

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A wild ride

Totally enjoyed this over the top spoof of a spy story.
The two leads play off each other well and the humour is fast and often slapstick. Not too be taken seriously, however, the fight scenes are very entertaining and despite a high body count it is not a gore fest.
The humour is not sophisticated and is often accompanied by a sight gag. I felt engaged and liked their characters.

The FL, Yoo Da Hee, played by Lee Sun Bin is suitably ernest and despite her small stature is quite fearless and brave. The ML, Woo Su Han played by Kim Young Kwang is, seemingly, naive and focussed on money but ends up with a surprising background that saves the story. I like this couples sparring remarks and later support and protection.

There is a Mission2: Possible in the offing so I will be waiting.....

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