![]() The Other One just never quite nails either because it seems more interesting in crafting a universe than a story.” Tilt Where it stumbles is as a follow-up to an effective genre hybrid that used both horror and action in equal measure. “It is unfortunate that Park decided to flesh out the world more than the narrative, but it is an interesting world. Sometimes too much additively, but never at the expense of Shin.” The Stop Button It’s the worst thing about the movie, which has been teasing post- Other One plot lines throughout, but always additively. ![]() Just when Shin finally gets some agency, she loses it to franchise building, which is too bad. “Most of the third act is set up for the next movie, which is unfortunate. There is also a fair bit of comic relief in the film…” 4 out of 5, Sean Kelly on Movies The main reason for this is a greater emphasis on the violent action, though you also end up relating to Cynthia and the bond she grows, Kyung Hee and Dae-Gil. ![]() “While the plot of The Witch Part 2: The Other One seems to suggest that it is merely the middle chapter of a supposed trilogy, I do admit that I ended up enjoying this film better. Even Harvey’s character points out (repeatedly) that Jo-hyeon curses a lot…” The Other One still don’t know how to synthesize their overstuffed grab bag of pulpy tropes and stock characters. “Some blood-soaked and perhaps overly busy action scenes suggest that the makers of The Witch: Part 2. But there’s nothing here that transcends the genre…” 2/4 Movie Nation Once it finally gets going, The Witch: Part 2, the Other One is impressive. “The effects are good even if the characters are barely sketched in, despite the pages and pages of dialogue. Park can stage and shoot the hell out of some action, though The Witch 2: The Other One eschews the blood and brutality of the first film in favor of action that’s more akin to the CGI flippity flopping and blurry pixelated thrashing about of modern Hollywood superhero movies.” Grade: C, The Last Thing I See “There’s no oomph behind it, because there’s nothing to invest in, but at least it’s something to gawk at. The events of the first film are neatly woven in, and it does lay the groundwork for a third.” 3.5/5 Eye for Film ![]() It is not always narratively coherent and little is added by way of developing the basic premise, but it delivers what most fans will be looking for. “All in all, this is a solid action movie with some great combat sequences. Park Hoon-jung sticks to his guns, winning points for delivering something very different to the usual Korean action blockbuster, and hopefully, the film’s awkward title won’t put open-minded genre audiences off giving it a shot.” Eastern Kicks ” …a wild, visceral ride that’s at once incredibly disjointed and compelling. This remains a fun franchise with a lot of promise, even as I found myself increasingly less enthused by the expanding mythology of this story world.” CineFiles Movie Reviews But on a technical level, it surpassed my expectations, leading to some great sequences. “ The Witch: Part 2 is not as cohesive as one would hope from a sequel to the much loved The Witch. But overall, The Other One does move the needle forward and opens up intriguing new possibilities for the third chapter.” 3.5/5 Bloody Disgusting Curiously, one crucial piece of setup gets withheld until post-credits. “Our lives are so fucked up,” he muses.“While the narrative may fare much weaker this round, Park Hoon-jung’s knack for strong visuals and staging, late-game revelations, and an epic climax make up for it. A perfect grin, straight and bloody, Adam’s apple bobbing as he looks up the barrel of the gun to meet her gaze.
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