{"id":193750,"date":"2020-01-10T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/review-don-lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-korean-comedy-drama-start-up\/"},"modified":"2020-01-10T11:00:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T08:00:59","slug":"review-don-lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-korean-comedy-drama-start-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/review-don-lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-korean-comedy-drama-start-up\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Don Lee tickles your funny bone in Korean comedy-drama Start Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\"21\">\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;By Lim Yian Lu&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-reactid=\"22\"><strong>By Lim Yian Lu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"Adapted from a 2014 Korean webtoon of the same title, &lt;em&gt;Start Up&lt;\/em&gt; follows the life of two teenage guys, Taek-il portrayed by Park Jeong-min and Sang-pil portrayed by Jung Hae-in. Taek-il is a hot-headed, rebellious teenager with blonde hair, who hates school and studying. Despite his outward appearance and frequent quarrels with his mother Jung-hae, portrayed by Yum Jung-a, he is actually good and innocent at heart. In contrast, his best friend Sang-pil is a typical boy next door, yet reckless and eager to make money. As Taek-il runs away from home with no plans, and Sang-pil takes on a dubious full-time job, both get a taste of the real world sprinkled with some humour.\" data-reactid=\"23\">Adapted from a 2014 Korean webtoon of the same title, <em>Start Up<\/em> follows the life of two teenage guys, Taek-il portrayed by Park Jeong-min and Sang-pil portrayed by Jung Hae-in. Taek-il is a hot-headed, rebellious teenager with blonde hair, who hates school and studying. Despite his outward appearance and frequent quarrels with his mother Jung-hae, portrayed by Yum Jung-a, he is actually good and innocent at heart. In contrast, his best friend Sang-pil is a typical boy next door, yet reckless and eager to make money. As Taek-il runs away from home with no plans, and Sang-pil takes on a dubious full-time job, both get a taste of the real world sprinkled with some humour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"For Taek-il, he would rather do what he wants, or what he is suitable for, than to continue studying, like what his former volleyball player mother wishes for. Although he has no directions in life now, he holds on to his \u201csomething\u2019s bound to turn up\u201d mindset as he leaves town. He meets Geo-seok, portrayed by Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee, in a Chinese restaurant. This quaint little restaurant by the name of Jangpoong is where Taek-il learns to grow, as he starts working there as a deliveryman and lives with Geo-seok and the owner of the restaurant.\" data-reactid=\"24\">For Taek-il, he would rather do what he wants, or what he is suitable for, than to continue studying, like what his former volleyball player mother wishes for. Although he has no directions in life now, he holds on to his \u201csomething\u2019s bound to turn up\u201d mindset as he leaves town. He meets Geo-seok, portrayed by Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee, in a Chinese restaurant. This quaint little restaurant by the name of Jangpoong is where Taek-il learns to grow, as he starts working there as a deliveryman and lives with Geo-seok and the owner of the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;strong&gt;More movie reviews:&lt;\/strong&gt;\" data-reactid=\"25\"><strong>More movie reviews:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sg.style.yahoo.com\/jewish-critic-feels-jojo-rabbit-120600669.html&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A Jewish critic\u2019s review of Nazi satire, Jojo Rabbit&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-reactid=\"26\"><strong>A Jewish critic\u2019s review of Nazi satire, Jojo Rabbit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sg.style.yahoo.com\/review-sheep-without-a-shepherd-is-an-intense-crime-thriller-104715909.html&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sheep Without A Shepherd is an intense crime thriller&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-reactid=\"27\"><strong>Sheep Without A Shepherd is an intense crime thriller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/sg.style.yahoo.com\/review-ashfall-balances-explosive-thrills-with-heartfelt-characters-074755638.html&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Korean disaster flick Ashfall balances explosive thrills with heartfelt characters&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-reactid=\"28\"><strong>Korean disaster flick Ashfall balances explosive thrills with heartfelt characters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"While &lt;em&gt;Start Up&lt;\/em&gt; is a drama about life, it is layered with hilarious moments, mainly coming from the mysterious Geo-seok. For one, he is a tough-looking guy who looks more ready to throw some punches than cook &lt;em&gt;jajangmyeon&lt;\/em&gt; (black bean sauce noodles). To top it off, Geo-seok sports a bob cut with interesting outfits like a pink sweater, polka-dot pants and even hairbands! Sheesh, talk about weird and creepy. However, Geo-seok is more than just comic relief as he reveals his past and some words of wisdom.&amp;nbsp;\" data-reactid=\"29\">While <em>Start Up<\/em> is a drama about life, it is layered with hilarious moments, mainly coming from the mysterious Geo-seok. For one, he is a tough-looking guy who looks more ready to throw some punches than cook <em>jajangmyeon<\/em> (black bean sauce noodles). To top it off, Geo-seok sports a bob cut with interesting outfits like a pink sweater, polka-dot pants and even hairbands! Sheesh, talk about weird and creepy. However, Geo-seok is more than just comic relief as he reveals his past and some words of wisdom.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"canvas-image Mx(a) canvas-atom My(24px) My(20px)--sm\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" data-type=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"associatedMedia image\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" data-reactid=\"30\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"533\" data-reactid=\"31\"\/><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"800\" data-reactid=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:66.6%;\" class=\"Maw(100%) Pos(r) H(0)\" data-reactid=\"33\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee plays Geo-seok in Start Up. (PHOTO: Clover Films)\" class=\"JsEnabled_Op(0) JsEnabled_Bg(n) Trsdu(.42s) Bgr(nr) Bgz(cv) StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%) ie-7_H(a)\" itemprop=\"url\" style=\"background-image:url(http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/REVIEW-Don-Lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-Korean-comedy-drama.jpeg);\" src=\"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spaceball.gif\" data-reactid=\"34\"\/><noscript data-reactid=\"35\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee plays Geo-seok in Start Up. (PHOTO: Clover Films)\" class=\"StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%) ie-7_H(a)\" src=\"http:\/\/ww-vb.mine.nu\/w108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/REVIEW-Don-Lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-Korean-comedy-drama.jpeg\" itemprop=\"url\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<div itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\"Ov(h) Pos(r) Ff(ss) Mah(80px)\" data-reactid=\"36\"><figcaption class=\"C($c-fuji-grey-h) Fz(13px) Py(5px) Lh(1.5)\" title=\"Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee plays Geo-seok in Start Up. (PHOTO: Clover Films)\" data-reactid=\"37\">\n<p>Ma Dong-seok or Don Lee plays Geo-seok in Start Up. (PHOTO: Clover Films)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><button class=\"C($c-fuji-blue-1-b) Cur(p) W(100%) T(63px) Bgc(#fff) Ta(start) Fz(13px) P(0) Bd(0) O(0) Lh(1.5) Pos(a)\" data-reactid=\"39\"><span data-reactid=\"40\">More<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"It is also interesting to see Don Lee in such a comical role, as compared to his serious and capable role in &lt;em&gt;Train to Busan&lt;\/em&gt;, and his intellectual role in &lt;em&gt;Ashfall&lt;\/em&gt;. With a variety of facial expressions and appearances that he has never shown in his previous works, &lt;em&gt;Start Up&lt;\/em&gt; is bound to let you discover yet another side to Don Lee. Psst, don\u2019t miss the scene where this middle-aged man dances to the song of K-pop girl group Twice.\" data-reactid=\"41\">It is also interesting to see Don Lee in such a comical role, as compared to his serious and capable role in <em>Train to Busan<\/em>, and his intellectual role in <em>Ashfall<\/em>. With a variety of facial expressions and appearances that he has never shown in his previous works, <em>Start Up<\/em> is bound to let you discover yet another side to Don Lee. Psst, don\u2019t miss the scene where this middle-aged man dances to the song of K-pop girl group Twice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"On the other hand, Sang-pil tries to make a living working in Global Financial Company, which is actually a moneylending company. Just as he thinks he is becoming successful, he is slapped with challenges and ethical concerns from his job. Taek-il even questioned him as to whether this is really what he wants to do in life, or if this is suitable for him \u2014 a recurring theme in the movie. Although it is nice to have a moral message as the backbone of a movie, this message does not have the strong impact it potentially could have, or make you leave the theatre feeling more motivated than ever. It is a weak attempt but not a bad one, which can be enhanced perhaps, by better storytelling or characters with more depth.\" data-reactid=\"42\">On the other hand, Sang-pil tries to make a living working in Global Financial Company, which is actually a moneylending company. Just as he thinks he is becoming successful, he is slapped with challenges and ethical concerns from his job. Taek-il even questioned him as to whether this is really what he wants to do in life, or if this is suitable for him \u2014 a recurring theme in the movie. Although it is nice to have a moral message as the backbone of a movie, this message does not have the strong impact it potentially could have, or make you leave the theatre feeling more motivated than ever. It is a weak attempt but not a bad one, which can be enhanced perhaps, by better storytelling or characters with more depth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"At the start of a new year, watching &lt;em&gt;Start Up&lt;\/em&gt; can serve as a catalyst to rev up your engine. Because like what the story is trying to say, regardless what you are doing or going to do, you just have to follow your heart and \u201csomething\u2019s bound to turn up\u201d.\" data-reactid=\"43\">At the start of a new year, watching <em>Start Up<\/em> can serve as a catalyst to rev up your engine. Because like what the story is trying to say, regardless what you are doing or going to do, you just have to follow your heart and \u201csomething\u2019s bound to turn up\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)--sm Mt(0.8em)--sm\" type=\"text\" content=\"&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start Up opens in cinemas on 9 January. It is 102 minutes long and rated PG13. &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/em&gt;\" data-reactid=\"44\"><em><strong>Start Up opens in cinemas on 9 January. It is 102 minutes long and rated PG13. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.style.yahoo.com\/review-don-lee-tickles-your-funny-bone-in-korean-comedydrama-start-up-080228721.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] By Lim Yian Lu Adapted from a 2014 Korean webtoon of the same title, Start Up follows the life of two teenage guys, Taek-il portrayed by Park Jeong-min and Sang-pil portrayed by Jung Hae-in. Taek-il is a hot-headed, rebellious teenager with blonde hair, who hates school and studying. 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