Gangnam Zombie(강남좀비) Korean film Thoughts

 

  Gangnam Zombie is a 2023 film that was directed by Lee Soo Seong and stars Ji II-joo along side T-ara's Park Ji-Yeon(Dead Bell 2). The was a commercial success despite negative reviews. Film festivals in foreign countries raved about how the film was one of the most viewed as well....

   A zombie outbreak happens inside a mall in Gangnam after an infected man returns to the city. A group of people try to fight back after being down on their luck due to the covid virus. All this takes place before Christmas...

   I started watching this film with an an open mind. The story unfolds like most Korean films- an ark used to establish and introduce characters. These characters are likable but don't have much depth to them. Some of the comedic timing was good when it fit with right the situation. I'm just not sure what the overall picture was for this film. Even by the end of the film, I still wasn't sure. Is this suppose to be an action film? Comedy? Romance? Horror? All of these above? Anyways, The whole product felt like a TV movie or a movie made for television. When the film was over, it was just over. I will say that the factor that saved the main character in the end made me laugh.....

    Some of the bad reviews make sense because Gangnam Zombie doesn't hold a light many of the other zombie films that have come from South Korea. Only feature I liked was how the director showed a point of view through the zombie's eyes. Also, the transformation takes longer in this film. I've never seen a zombie have a hint of humanity after some hours.....