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Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

The King of Pop is dominating the screen. 〈Michael〉, which opened in about 30 countries including North America, cleared $200 million in its first week and is riding a strong box-office wave. Before its release, the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes showed near-panning scores — a so-called...
Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

In K-teen films, there are no worries about students preparing for the college entrance exam. K-teen films remove shadows and present only sunshine and freshness. But are real Korean high school students like that. At 10 p. m.
[First Reactions] 'Michael' Cineplay reporters' star ratings

[First Reactions] 'Michael' Cineplay reporters' star ratings

[First Reactions]Born with innate musical genius that astonished the world, 'Michael Jackson'—the film that captures the legendary music and electrifying performances that made him the King of Pop—will be released on May 13.
[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction]Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s two-time winners’ buzzworthy release 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 hits theaters on May 13. 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 is a high-school horror-comedy film starring the hot-blooded MZ student teacher “Eun-kyung” (Han Sun-hwa), who must take a...
More Glamorous, but It Still Feels Like Something Important Is Missing

More Glamorous, but It Still Feels Like Something Important Is Missing

Wow. The 20-year gap doesn’t feel like a gap at all. In 2006, Andy and Miranda thrilled the world with 〈The Devil Wears Prada〉, and now they reunite once more through a strangely fated, love-hate bond. Their reunion drew attention—the trailer released in 2025 notched the highest view count among...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene]Fueled by the absolute support of horror fans around the world, the film 〈The Mummy by Lee Cronin〉—which brings together horror maestro James Wan and Blumhouse, a pairing that has everyone excited—opens on April 22.
Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Before it even landed in Korea, it was already sweeping the world. 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉, releasing on April 29, is ready to write another box-office hit record following the 2023 predecessor 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉.
[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions]A global box-office hit with $1. 3 billion in worldwide earnings—“Super” returns as a global megahit animated film on the world stage. 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉 returns with a new story—〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 releases on April 29.
[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening]​〈Renoir〉, a hot topic from the Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, which opened on Wednesday, April 22, is a 2026 springtime story set during an ordinary summer vacation in 1980—when an 11-year-old named “Huki” grows up, learning about the...