"#Alive" is a gripping and intense South Korean zombie movie directed by Il Cho and starring Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-Hye. The film follows the story of a young man named Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) and a young woman named Yoo-bin (Park Shin-Hye) as they struggle to survive in their apartment complex during a zombie outbreak.

The movie is filled with suspense and tension from beginning to end, with the zombies serving as a constant threat that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The pacing of the movie is expertly done, with a gradual buildup of tension that leads to several heart-stopping moments.

One of the most impressive aspects of "#Alive" is the excellent acting by Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-Hye. They both deliver powerful and nuanced performances, conveying a wide range of emotions as they battle both the zombies and their own inner demons. Their chemistry is palpable, and their relationship provides a sense of hope and humanity in an otherwise bleak and dangerous world.

The movie's visual effects and cinematography are also top-notch, with realistic and gruesome depictions of the zombie outbreak. The film makes excellent use of sound and lighting, creating an eerie and foreboding atmosphere that enhances the suspense and terror.

Another standout feature of "#Alive" is the way it explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human need for connection. Joon-woo and Yoo-bin are both isolated in their apartment complex, cut off from the outside world and unsure if anyone else is still alive. As they fight for their survival, they also struggle with feelings of loneliness and despair, highlighting the importance of human connection even in the face of a zombie apocalypse.

Overall, "#Alive" is a thrilling and engaging zombie movie that offers a fresh take on the genre. The film's excellent acting, pacing, and visuals make for an intense and unforgettable experience. I would rate "#Alive" a 7 out of 10.



Written and Reviewed by RSOliveira

Completely average movie that feels way longer than it is. Joonwoo is a gamer who lives with his family and wakes up late one day finding a note that theyve gone to get groceries. As he logs onto play, he hears one of the others mention something on the tv. When he checks it, all hell breaks loose as people start eating each other downstairs and outside his apartment. Having no food, Joonwoo must now try n survive until he can either get rescued or leave the apartment.

The pacing of the movie was pretty off. Joonwoo spends almost 3 weeks at his apartment and only manages to survive after finding that someone in another apartment is alive. They communicate via phone messages across the gap between their units but they cant reach each other. I felt like Yoobins character was all over the place. She is clearly adventurous and loves camping but she's conveniently clumsy and weak when the story requires it.

I found the lack of foresight on her part a major character flaw that would not make sense based on what she has done with her apartment. Joonwoo's ineptitude and poor strength make sense. I liked the one emotional scene about his reason for living.

I didnt understand the zombie behaviour and why they would find the apartment building interesting at all if they didnt originally live there. The zombies are more so that they can become zombies while still alive, but also that dead people can become zombies too. I thought there was some interesting discourse about the virus but it wasn't explained and it's unclear whether other parts of Seoul or korea were experiencing this. In one frame we see a regular Seoul skyline with some CG explosions, however there is a lot of traffic safely going across the bridge.

The characters eventually find their way out and have to face a stupid trope character that contributes nothing to the story. I felt like this final section of the movie was a blessing because it was finally over. The music was tonally all over the place. I couldn't think of a single moment that deserved upbeat music and it shouldnt have a place in zombie films.

While I do enjoy the genre this isn't really worth it, I would skip this one.