Concrete Utopia Reviews
Giving meaning to the obvious story makes it even more boring.
This concept offers a tense and haunting exploration of survival, morality, and the breakdown of social order in the wake of disaster. The unique setting—a lone apartment building amidst the desolation of Seoul—creates an atmospheric backdrop, ripe for storytelling.
Great cast, human dilemmas in a post apocalyptic world, great story, fun and sad, highly recommend.
Great story, brilliant sets, good CGI. Korean films always deliver a great storyline with twists and social dilemmas that Hollywood just can't do. Korean films will always go there with a character, in a way you (western viewers) are not preconditioned for. It makes for exciting and compelling viewing. Well worth a watch.
Really good show!!! I loved it so much, it was such an amazing experience with my favourite artists.
Entertaining enough but a bit of a disappointment given the stellar reviews, the story/action/etc wasn't as compelling as you'd hope and the social commentary wasn't as nuanced either.
Was a bit reluctant about this but have to say it was very good. Great character development and dialogue. Really loved it. Korea has put out some really good quality stuff lately which is more than I can say for Hollywood which seems to be in decline.
Buena, pero con algunos espacios muy vacíos
Lo que hace creíble este drama de desastres es el enfocarse en los esfuerzos de los supervivientes, que en la causa del cataclismo. Los niveles de desconfianza y paranoia no son para nada fantasiosos y por eso es digna de crédito. Buena opción para un fin de semana
Una historia fuera de lo que podría ser la realidad. La película tiene puntos muertos y lentos. Finaliza con un buen cierre.
No esperaba mucho, mínimo fuera con lógica y abierta con este nuevo "mundo".
The movie asks the audience whether you would do the same if your home were the only place to survive a colossal disaster and non-residents were to flood in. It is unclear which decision is the wisest, as that question is left unanswered even after the film's 129-minute running time. One can't tell whether the unsettled feeling after the film is simply due to the genre's characteristics as a dystopian flick. "Concrete Utopia" doesn't simply show Koreans' fantasies about owning an apartment or the loss of humanity in extreme situations. Rather, it invites discussion about humans' problematic desires and behaviors, including: greed, discrimination, the desire for power and human-made hierarchies. Park Seo-joon and Park Bo-young show well-balanced acting, firmly supporting Lee Byung-hun, who once again fantastically portrays a complex, multi-dimensional character as the story unfolds. Director Um's clever opening sequence showing what apartments mean in Korean society elevates the audience's understanding of the film's tone and style, making the film's topic accessible and relatable to moviegoers anywhere.
While the narrative unfolds at a measured pace, it gradually reaches a satisfying climax, maintaining a steady and well-crafted quality. The actors deliver consistent performances, and the low to mid-budget apocalyptic scenes are handled with precision.
This movie shows the human nature when authority is missing in excellent resolution, and makes clear the idea that social contract is important but is still a very fragile concept.
Entertaining flick. Disaster movie? Not exactly. Post-apocalyptic film? Maybe. Human kind in extreme conditions; that's when the real persons of every one come afloat
Very interesting and heart-breaking Lord-of-the-Flies type of movie that explorers to what lengths we will go to live well at the expense of others. I think it was a very well-crafted exploration of tough choices and their consequences. And perhaps a profound look at how our views of ownership separate us from others and wellbeing for all.
Pessimo muito ruim !
Mostrando como o ser humano pode ser frio, quando o assunto é sobrevivencia. Com algumas reviravoltas, faz vocêse questionar se esta do lado certo da historia
Saw this movie five months ago and am still thinking about how much I enjoyed it and how I wish it made the Oscar nominations. Concrete Utopia is an amazing disaster movie set in Seoul Korea. A massive earthquake has occurred and there is only one standing apartment complex in all of the city left standing. How will they live? Defend themselves? How many others survived? The production value and moreover acting is great. It's a satisfying flick!