One of the finest South Korean movies I’ve ever watched is Train to Busan. Being a fan of the movie, I was eagerly anticipating Sang-ho Yeon’s next film, Psychokinesis (Yeom-lyeok). It’s fair to say that I had high expectations for Yeon, considering his previous works were mainly animated cartoons. However, he surprised me with “Seoul Station”, a captivating prequel to “Train to Busan” that perfectly combined Korean sentiment with zombies and action. From that moment on, Yeon became firmly planted on my radar. Released in 2016, both Seoul Station and Train to Busan garnered immense success in South Korea, with the latter even making its way to Netflix.
Riding on the tail of this massive success is the release of Psychokinesis. Was it all and more of what we have waited for from Yeon?
Korean Superhero Comedy – “Psychokinesis”
Water springs will never look the same again after this movie. Being a security guard is one thing, but being a security guard with supernatural talents is another. Seok Heon is a good dad, but can he save his daughter from an evil corporation now that he can fly?
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Original Title: Yeom-lyeok (original title) a.k.a Psychokinesis.
Release Details: First released in January 2018, it’s featured on Netflix worldwide.
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One factor that never fails to bring a smile to my face when I watch a foreign film is language translation. Even the finest movies from South Korea occasionally encounter some hiccups in their subtitles. These moments can be quite amusing. It’s not that everyone in the world resorts to swearing when things come at them or knock them down, but it seems to be a recurring theme in many Korean films. Instead of exclaiming stronger language, characters often opt for phrases like “goodness!” or “oh my gosh,” which somewhat softens the impact. Some of the films I’ve seen give me the impression that Koreans are an exceptionally polite society, even in the face of adversity.
This film includes a swear word: the infamous F-bomb, no less. There are one or two instances where the profanity is in English as well. If you’re curious to know the exact scene I’m referring to, leave a comment and I’ll be sure to point it out.
Though this movie didn’t provide me with the same level of exhilaration as “Train to Busan,” I think the promotional influences failed to rouse my excitement as much as I had anticipated. Regardless of any comparisons with other films, this one goes a bit overboard with the sentimentality between the father and daughter, leaving me wanting more of the superhero aspect. Superheros with the power of telekinesis do have a lot to offer on screen. While the intensity amps up in the second half, there simply isn’t enough screen time devoted to showing the protagonist showcasing their cool abilities during practice sessions.
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I adored the banter in this film. Seung-ryong Ryu, who portrayed the father, Seok-Hyeon, was delightful. Just like any dad trying to reconnect with his child, his attempts to show off his magical skills, like making a tie dance, were incredibly entertaining. The movie had numerous hilarious scenes that were very memorable.
While it may not claim the title of the best South Korean movie in the world of cinema, Psychokinesis left a lasting positive impression on me. Although there were moments when the pace slowed down a bit, overall, it was far from disappointing. The best part is that you can easily find movies like this, including Psychokinesis, on Netflix. With the increasing recognition and growing fan base, I am confidently looking forward to an even more thrilling future for this genre.
Psychokinesis is rated
3 snake ties dancing out of 5
How to Learn Psychokinesis
Whether or not you believe in this type of thing, there are millions of videos and manuals for how to perform telekinesis on the internet. There’s a really simple way to learn the skill yourself, too. Anyone can do it! See the short video below. If you find that you have superpowers, let me know.
Instructions to Learn Psychokinesis
1. Become one with your object. Paper is good to start with because it’s lightweight. You might want to talk to the paper, smile at it, balance it, flick it, and appreciate it.
2. Meditate. Clear your mind and think only of your chosen object.
3. Practice pushing with your mind. Do this by inhaling as far as possible then as you exhale, concentrating on pushing the object.
4. Practice pulling with your mind by inhaling. When you are comfortable. Inhale a little more while thinking about moving your object towards you.
If all else fails, try this… I’m sure it works just as well.
Psychokinesis World Cinema + Best South Korean Movies - Mother of Movies
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Date Created: 2018-01-31 12:32
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Psychokinesis World Cinema + Best South Korean Movies - Mother of Movies
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Date Created: 2018-01-31 12:32
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