A touching, but not too touching film that portrays the reality of independence and revolt beautifully. Casting was incredibly well done, and the acting was too. Either way, every character in this film holds their place firmly and creates a story that moves and inspires you, and reminds you to open your eyes and pay attention to the world around.
Particularly glad to see great acting from the foreigners here as well- instead of sticking out like a sore thumb, as we usually see in Korean media, they fit in naturally to this well-directed film.
I was particularly impressed by the pacing of the film, it gets to the story quick but uses the quiet moments to speak just as loudly, if not more so, than an action scene. Some scenes are intense and emotional, but it's never overwhelming- instead you enjoy moments to breathe and compress the impact of the scenes you've seen in a perfectly written flow.
I have almost nothing negative to say about this film. It hits top marks on everything. I would say that the story is put first, and cinematography and music second, but that isn't a bad thing when the story is this important to tell.