My Cultural Diet

911 reviews of movies, TV shows, books, restaurants, etc. My own private Goodreads, Letterboxd, and Yelp all rolled into one (more info). Star ratings are 100% subjective, non-scientific, and subject to change. May contain affiliate links, which support Opus.

Carter

Carter by Jung Byung-gil (2022)

Carter is based on a gimmick: that it all takes place in a single take. It obviously doesn’t, but to achieve that effect, director Jung Byung-gil (The Villainess) relies on migraine-inducing camerawork and editing as well as some truly awful visual effects. It’s a shame because Carter has some cool ideas and incredible stunts, and lead actor Joo Won gives a committed performance (even and especially when he’s wearing nothing but a G-string). I’m actually kind of mad at the waste of time and talent this movie represents.

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