Hope (2026)

For lack of a better word, Na Hong-jin's return to the big screen offers a hopeful premise and nail-biting tension—only to squander both with bloated screen time, cut-rate CGI, and a frustrating fifth act that awkwardly attempts to lay the foundation for a future franchise after failing to stick the landing. Na's talents as a filmmaker are not in dispute—the brilliance of his 2016 film THE WAILING is testament to that. The ability to bring to life small, sleepy South Korean communities with their rich tapestry of characters on the big screen remains…

The first hour was genuinely fun and intense, with the comedy doing a great job of balancing the tension and keeping things entertaining. However, once the reason behind the aliens’ attack on humanity is revealed, the story starts to become confusing and loses much of its momentum. Some scenes drag on for far too long, making the pacing feel increasingly sluggish. The conversation between the two aliens near the end was particularly baffling, as I honestly had no idea what the film was trying to convey at that point. It started off strong, but the…

It's a terrible movie, obviously.It's a complete flop, and it's obvious the director wants a sequel. I have absolutely no hope for it.