THE HOST (GWOEMUL)
Stars: THE HOST (GWOEMUL)
Song Kang-ho, Scott Wilson, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona
Director: Directed by: Bong Joon-Ho
Rating: PG13
Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
Genre: Sci-Fi/Thriller/Comedy
Studio: Megavision
Official Site: http://www.hostmovie.com/
Synopsis:
Monsters are real.
“When a young girl is snatched away from her father by a horrifying giant monster that emerges from the River Han to wreak havoc on Seoul, her entire family sets out to locate the beast and bring their little girl back home to safety in South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s big-budget creature feature.”
“Hee-bong is a man of modest means who runs a snack bar on the banks of the River Han. Along with his slow-witted edlest son Gang-du, Gang-du’s young daughter Hyun-seo, archery champion daughter Nam-joo, and unemployed, shirker son Nam-il, Hee-Bong has managed to maintain a close relationship with his family despite the hardships that come with being a single father.”
“When a rampaging fiend erupts from the Han and throws the city of Seoul into a state of emergency, Gang-du is heartbroken to see his precious little girl scooped up by the scaly creature and spirited away to an unknown destination. This is one family that always sticks together, though, and as the rest of the city denizens scramble to take cover, Hee-bong, Gang-du, Nam-joo, and Nam-il set out to prove that they’re not letting their little girl go without a fight.”
Korean Movie: Hwang Jiny
The movie, “Hwang Jiny,’ first premiering in North Korea, was released in South Korea. ‘Hwang Jiny’ is a movie based on a true story written by a North Korean writer. The reason why there is so much anticipation about this movie is due to the casting of star actress Song Hye-Gyo. There was a reason why she has not been out of the forefront of the movie screens and television sets for 2 years. Also, a lot of curiosity has aroused viewers, who have begun to make comparisons with the 2006 hit drama series ‘Hwangjiny’ and the movie. This is a large-scale production taking 4 years from production to its final release, requiring 194 days of filming, and costing ￦10,000,000,000 to produce such a film.
The film was shot in a number of popular tourist areas as well as in North Korea. This is a highly anticipated film that hopes to leave a lasting impression on the Korean film industry.
Movie Information
- Director: Jang Yun-Hyeon
- Cast: Song Hye-Gyo, Yu Ji-Tae, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Kim Hyeon-Ah
- Release Date: June 6, 2007
- Homepage : www.hwangjiny-movie.com (Korean)
- Genre: Drama
- Running Time: 141 minutes
Movie Synopsis
Takes place in the 16th Century Korea. A time when people were treated poorly unless you were of nobility. People used any means possible including cheating and deceiving others in order to be a part of the Korean nobility. Jiny, born into nobility, has been awaiting marriage, but the engagement is soon broken when they find that her mother was not of noble blood. She soon gives up on the path of nobility and decides to become a Gisaeng, a woman seducing noblemen. After an experience with her first man, an old school friend, Nomi, she moves into a Cheonggyobang (Gisaeng house) the next day. She then changes her name to Myeong-Wol, and soon seduces all the men with her unique beauty and talents. Myeong-Wol, the best Gisaeng of her time, her first man, Nomi’s love, and the tragedy that befalls them begins.
My Kuya’s Wedding: Hit the Box Office?
Last Sunday on SM Megamall in Cinema 6 the My Kuya’s Wedding is been start-studded but someone is missing in a very important occasion. Pauleen Luna is missing in action because she is in Hongkong with her other Eat Bulaga co host.
In the premiere night you can spot mother Lily Monteverde was very happy to the outcome or result of the premiere night. You can tell that the My Kuya’s Wedding will hit the box Office. It is very beautiful birthday present to mother lily’s birthday.
The movie has been praise by the movie goer and movie critics. It also have some positive reviews from the people. Will be My Kuya’s Wedding Hit the Box Office?
