Pandora: Where disaster meets melodrama

A devastating story about friendship, family, and sacrifice is told in this disaster film. It tells the story of a man who has no money but is willing to give up everything in order to save his family and the community in which he grew up.

But more than that, I'm surprised that not many people are aware of or talk about this film because it was able to capture the politics that led to disasters. It discusses how government inefficiency kills individuals and how most of the cost of disasters is borne by those in society who are from the lower classes. Also, it revealed that some politicians and people are just casualties who don't care if we live or die as long as they can preserve their places of power. If you're going to see this film, bring tissues because you'll cry.

This is a fast-paced and entertaining catastrophe film

"Pandora" is a South Korean disaster film that has stayed low enough on my radar to pique my interest until now. So I was naturally intrigued when I saw this 2016 film, and after reading the blurb, I decided to give it a shot and sat down to watch it. Because writer and director Park Jung-woo managed to create a very realistic and captivating story that deals with an interesting topic, it is the gripping storyline that keeps the audience on the tip of their seats. An engaging character gallery also helps the plot along fairly nicely.

There's also a lot of excitement and tension in the air. In addition, the human characters are well-written, portraying them as flawed yet sympathetic people with a lot of depth. The last half of the film, however, is overwrought with thoughts of duty and nobility to one's nation, and as a result the film becomes a little sentimental. Another issue is that the film is too long for its own good at over 135 minutes, and as a result, there are some really dull moments. Despite the film's length, I must admit that I was never bored at any point. It's highly recommended, although some viewers may want to wait until they're ready to watch it.

Thoughts

These modest people who are willing to give themselves up for the ones they love, who must live on, and even those who have belittled and injured them, are the genuine heroes of this film. I couldn't stop crying because of that single notion. Must watch