Jeffery-6 Reviews

The Other Side of the Mountain (2012)

Remarkable, historic film, 100% made in North Koreal

[10/10 · 2 May 2013]

I rate this movie a 10 out of 10 because it is (in my humble opinion) an awesome achievement.

This is a movie made by a Korean-American philanthropist, entirely made IN and WITH North Korea.

Imagine making a period war movie today in North Korea, where they barely have enough food to eat. There are no special effects in this movie. Everything you see is real. The have no squibs or CGI, or breakaway glass, the bullet hits and bomb blasts are real explosions.

Yes the story was obviously tampered with by one or another of the Kim Jongs but that made it only more interesting to my eyes, the deliberate propaganda is easy to see through and all the more telling as a result.

If you watch this movie with this in mind, I guarantee you an eye-popping experience.

Robot Stories (2003)

Moving tales about the dignity of the human spirit.

[9/10 · 30 September 2003]

Beautifully shot and very moving.

I found all four stories very strong and riveting. Great performances throughout in particular Sab Shimono's portrayal of the old man. Each chapter left us with a bittersweet moved and inspired kind of feeling.

Don't go looking for regular science fiction here. This is a good art film. The robots don't kill anyone, for the most part do their utmost to fit in. They are metaphors and mirrors that Greg Pak uses to reflect back into our very souls.