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Movie: The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (해적:도깨비 깃발)
Release Date: January 26, 2022
Runtime: 125 min.
Distributor: Lotte Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea
Plot: A group of pirates search for the legendary royal treasure.
Main Cast:
Han Hyo Joo – Captain Hae Rang
Kang Ha Neul – Woo Mu Chi
Lee Kwang Soo – Mak Yi
Kwon Sang Woo – Bu Heung Su
Review:
I’ve been waiting for this since last year! Sadly, it wasn’t what I was expecting.
The overall mood is light with some comedy. I thought the ensemble cast isn’t as impressive as the first movie but they were still a great team. Kang Haneul and Han Hyo Joo were okay as the main leads but I think that Lee Kwang Soo stole the show as he never fails to bring the laughter.
I wish they gave more scenes for Kwon Sang Woo. He looked badass as the main villain but he didn’t really get to do much and wasn’t that scary. Chae Soo Bin’s character also seemed out of place and was there for comic relief and a side romance for brooding Sehun. The story also felt shallow compared to the first movie.
I enjoyed the second half where there were fighting, more than the first, which focused on the team dynamics and the legend of the treasure. I liked the penguin scene, absurd but still funny. You know this movie really isn’t taking itself too seriously. Little disappointed with the dragons coz we didn’t see them, just the fire.
I like the snazzy ending track that sounds like ‘Billie Jean’
I liked the ending where the crew would rather have love than treasure 🤣 after seeing the 2 couples together.
Rating: 8/10
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