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The RESTLESS (aka. Jeong-Cheon) is a fantasy adventure film dwelling in a world of souls that have passed away long before they are reincarnated. This latest WUXIA foray from South Korea combines the elements of esteem and romance, fantasy and terrific swordplay, martial arts action in an eternal battle between marvelous and depraved. Directed by Jo Dong-Oh, this fantasy narrative gives its focus on interpret costumes, expensive place designs with a yarn of romance and loyalty. People who are familiar with Chinese Wuxia epics will no doubt embrace “The Restless”, with the usual style of wire fu reminiscent of Chinese outings such as Tsui Hark`s “The Myth Of Zu” and the more original Korean Wuxia such as “Shadowless Sword”. (It would be unfair to compare this film to “Musa the warrior” which I will review later on)
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Jung Woo-Sung(Musa the Warrior) is Gwak Yi, a customary Chuyongdae(Royal Demon hunters) who after an encounter with demon-hybrids to protect a village, unexpectedly finds himself in Mid-Heaven, a pseudo-Buddhist holding where deceased souls collect to wait 49 days for their eventual reincarnation. There, Gwak Yi meets So-Hwa (Kim Tae-hee), a supposed deity who is assigned an indispensable task. So-hwa must recount the so-called “Holy Stone” to the “Pool of Reflection” in order to prevent evil-doers from upsetting the balance between Earth and Heaven. If she fails then no one will be reincarnated. Pleasant and courageous, Gwak Yi enlists in Son-Hwa’s cause immediately but he has his contain hidden motivation.
Son-hwa is a uninteresting ringer for Gwak Yi’s venerable adore Yon-Hwa, whom he failed to protect from an untimely death. Actually, they are the same being, Son-hwa is a “Chuneen”, resurrected deity with no recollection of their past life on Earth. This complicates matters for both Gwak Yi and Son-hwa even further when Gwak Yi’s veteran comrades(led by Hur Jun-ho) as a “Chuyongdae” are the ones who threaten the stability of Mid-Heaven. Meaning that in order to benefit Son-hwa, he must once again send his feeble comrades(to whom he owes a debt of honor) in the earthly plane to suffer a second death.
The astonishing CGI effects and site designs, awesome action, profitable martial arts choreography are the elements that carry this Wuxia swordplay fantasy legend. The film is definitely technically sound and it is so definite that its budget went to the film’s special effects. The Martial arts choreography rivals other Chinese installments, and definitely displays its competency in regards to adrenaline-pumping action sequences. The film is definitely intriguing when it comes to action sequences; Highlights include a very frigid forest battle and the grand-daddy of all climactic battles where Gwak-Yi engages 10,000 demonic spirits alone. (Azumi would eat her pleasing minute heart out) . The action is exciting and plentiful; that will design fans of valid CGI designs stand up and cheer. PS3 and Xbox fans will no doubt be entertained.
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Aside from the CGI-enhanced action sequences, what stands out the most is the spectacular costumes and sets. Although, the colors and rendering may not set “The Promise” or “The Banquet” to shame, it is nonetheless very impressive. The acting is quite decent, Jung Woo-Sung shows his usual charismatic manly appeal that wooed female fans in “A Moment to Remember”. Dazzling Kim Tae-Hee performance is partly acceptable, I do have mixed feelings about her performance after this 2nd viewing; she seemed to have itsy-bitsy expressions in emotion. The villains seems to be a itsy-bitsy over-expressive in their demeanor, but thankfully, Heo Jun-Ho bears noteworthy of the weight since he does have a current villainous aura.
Visually exquisite and quite magnificent, the film is not without its faults. The predicament with the screenplay is that when there are no fights, the proceedings are slow-paced that it almost stops to a ride. Strong characters are definitely needed to beget an attachment to its viewers. People may say that the characters are a bit underdeveloped and while I do partly agree, (there was no explanation at all as to how the villains gained their powers) ; I do maintain that the reason why some people may feel this diagram is because a lot of it happens in the invent of flashbacks and at times, it does expose blurry, which may result with some pains in making a connection to its audience. Folks irregular with Buddhist lore may secure themselves a shrimp lost, as to what some places mean and as to why are reincarnations relevant to the lost souls.
The Restless is indeed a masterpiece in Korean film-making in terms of technical aspects. This fantasy-adventure will definitely charm the audience with its heavenly execution in region designs. It is not a allotment of contemporary Wuxia but more of an overindulgent fantasy fable that has gained mass international appeal. The film is also geared for action/CGI fan boys. The film may have some pains connecting to some viewers and some may mediate the film very superficial. There’s edifying and deplorable, care for and hate; but it all seems to have been overshadowed by its comely visuals that it seemed to lack credibility. It may be a minute difficult to wow an audience if all you have going is the action and titanic sets.
“The Restless” may not offer powerful in originality which would originate it stand out, it makes the film a miniature forgettable. On the action-entertainment side of the coin, the film doesn’t disappoint. It may be more of an execution of “style over substance”…But what a style it is to gawk!
Recommended! [3 ½ + Stars]
Note: I believe the uncut region-3 release from CJ Entertainment (Korea) with terrific video and DTS sound. The U.S. release is expected to carry an English dubbed track.
The space of the film is not really a strong one (nor unique for that matter) but a edifying one never the less. There will be times where you are left scratching your head hoping for an explanation for definite things but they are not corrupt or have a substantial impact to the area so it is forgivable. But what truly saved the film more for me and for some people who agree with me is the graphics and the landscape of Midheaven. And the action sequences even though there are not many, they don’t disappoint. The biggest scene stealer would have to be the protagonist vs. 5,000 to 10,000 demon soldiers. The acting is a bit stiff and the female star of the film (Kim Tae-Hee) really needs to learn how to have more than unbiased two facial expresions (wich are only unprejudiced a surprised expresion or a unlit expresion) . She has shown promise but she has long blueprint to go. This film is more for the WUXIA fan freaks including myself and in no contrivance should it be compared to Crouching tiger (overhyped film) or Hero. It should be compared with films like The Duel, The Storm Riders, and mainly Bichumoo. But of course because of a film called The Promise most people will compare them at first gape. So in closing, the legend could have been executed better but the graphics deffinetly makes up for it. And the movie is not really a martial arts film so don’t compare the film with them. View it only if you are into the WUXIA Asian fantasy genre.
