In this episode, we review the very excellent but criminally overlooked Ballerina (2023). Starring Jeon Jong-seo and directed by Lee Chung-hyeon, this South Korean action flick is better than it needs to be and deserves more attention - delivering a slick neo-noir atmosphere as well as a powerful message with implications on the state of real-world Korea.
Is this the new filmmaking power couple? Is it okay for two female protagonists to just be mates? Has there ever been a greasier bad guy in cinema? Let's discuss.
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00:00 The Start
02:40 What Have We Been Watching? (Strong Girl Bong-Soon)
08:50 Ballerina review (spoiler-free)
32:58 SPOILERS
51:30 The End
What did you think of Ballerina? Underrated or forgettable?
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In this episode, we review the very excellent but criminally overlooked Ballerina (2023). Starring Jeon Jong-seo and directed by Lee Chung-hyeon, this South Korean action flick is better than it needs to be and deserves more attention - delivering a slick neo-noir atmosphere as well as a powerful message with implications on the state of real-world Korea.
Is this the new filmmaking power couple? Is it okay for two female protagonists to just be mates? Has there ever been a greasier bad guy in cinema? Let's discuss.
SUBSCRIBE -- https://bit.ly/_subscribe_here_
00:00 The Start
02:40 What Have We Been Watching? (Strong Girl Bong-Soon)
08:50 Ballerina review (spoiler-free)
32:58 SPOILERS
51:30 The End
What did you think of Ballerina? Underrated or forgettable?
Let us know in the comments or contact us at twoasianblokes@gmail.com
Also, join our Friends of Two Asian Blokes Facebook group if you want to discuss this topic further.
Thanks for listening! Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly shows about vaguely Asian stuff. You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok @twoasianblokes.