Title: Pandora
Genre: Disaster, Thriller
Origin: Korea
Release date: December 7, 2016
Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Kim Joo Hyun, Jung Jin Young, Kim
Young Ae, Moon Jung Hee and Kim Myung Min.
Kang Jae Hyuk (Kim
Nam Gil) lives with his mother, sister-in-law and nephew in a small village in
the outskirts of Daegu. The village has nuclear reactor next to the harbor, due
to that no fish are in the water, hence no fishermen. The sole live hood of the
workers in the village is power plant, which Jae Hyuk does as well and his
girlfriend Yeon Joo (Kim Joo Hyun) who works at the power plant information
center. He lost his father and older brother because of the plant, so he hates
everything about it – including working there.
When an earthquake
hits the village, everyone – including the president – is told that the quake
didn’t affect the plant. But the reality of the consequence is much more severe
and as Pyung Sub (Jung Jin Young) tries to warn everyone, unfortunately he is
met by opposition.
Aware of what the
nuclear plant is capable of Jae Hyuk wants to get home and save his family, but
fate has different plans for him, as he is stuck with his fellow workers…
First of all I need
to point out that I am a 'disaster movie'-fan, meaning I enjoy those adrenaline
filled "gotta save everyone" thriller movies/dramas. There is just
something about them that makes me ignore plot holes – so I sometimes rate them
as great, but later realize how weak a plot or storylines they really have.
Fortunately this movie had all: amazing storyline, great plot, loads of great
screenplay and perfect acting. I don't think I have anything bad to day about
this movie honestly. From the beginning to the very end it was perfectly paced
and superbly executed. I think that due to the Fukushima incident this hits
closer to home than older 'power plant situations' or stories, as they really
are quite alike.
So do I recommend
it? Yes! (Available on netflix 17th of March)
☆☆☆☆☆ / 5 out of 5 stars
♥♥♥♥½ / 4½ out of 5 hearts
