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  Film Review: Citizen of a Kind 시민덕희  (2024) - South Korea Rating: 7.5/10   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews   In "Citizen of a Kind," director Park Young-ju weaves a compelling narrative inspired by the true story of Kim Seong-ja, brought to life by the remarkable performance of Ra Mi-ran as Kim Deok-hee. The film delves into the depths of human desperation and the lengths one woman will go to in pursuit of justice and redemption. Deok-hee's journey is a poignant...

  Film Review: Manaman มานะแมน (2024) - Thailand Rating: 5/10   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews "Manaman" delves into the life of Mana, a hardworking individual portrayed by Naphat Siangsomboon, striving to make ends meet for his family amidst financial struggles. Directed by Tom Piyapan Choopetch, the film attempts to blend elements of comedy and drama within the Thai setting. While the film has its moments of charm, particularly when Mana interacts with the spirited Ja, it falters due to inconsistent pacing...

  Film Review: A Balloon's Landing 我在這裡等你 (2024) - Taiwan Rating: 7.5/10   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews In "A Balloon's Landing," director Angel I-Han Teng invites viewers on a journey that blends reality and mystique in the captivating landscapes of Taiwan. The film unfolds with a delicate touch of magic, centered around the tumultuous yet transformative experiences of Hong Kong writer Tian-Yu, portrayed with heartfelt depth by Lau Chun Him Terrance. The performances in this film are commendable, with Terrance and...

  Film Review: 18×2 Beyond Youthful Days 青春18×2 通往有你的旅程 / 青春18×2 君へと続く道 (2024) - Taiwan / Japan   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Rating: 8/10   In "18×2 Beyond Youthful Days," director Michihito Fujii crafts a poignant narrative that delves into themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the quest for self-discovery. Set against the mesmerizing backdrops of Japan and Taiwan, this film beautifully captures the essence of introspection and the bittersweet nature of life's journey.   At the heart of the story...

  Film Review : Uranus 2324 ยูเรนัส2324 (跳越時空的愛戀) (2024) - Thailand Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Support my goal of writing one film review per day in 2025 - https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews Rating: 6.5/10 In the vast expanse of "Uranus 2324," love becomes a cosmic force, transcending time and space to bind two souls in an interstellar embrace. Freen and Becky (Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Rebecca Patricia Armstrong aka FreenBecky) grace the screen as Lin, the intrepid astronaut, and Kase, the daring diver whose bond defies the gravitational pull of separation. As they navigate the celestial ballet of...