Many Korean movies give their characters comical introductions, regardless of the film's genre. 'The Long Way Home' is no different. However, this would have worked much better as a comedy altogether, as some of the serious moments felt out of place in a film that was told mostly in a humorist narrative. As a result, even the impressive battle scenes had little emotional impact.
The film's comical moments are really funny, revolving around the misadventures of a North Korean soldier, and a South Korean soldier. The South Korean soldier was to retrieve a Top Secret document from North Korean soldier, Kim Young-Gwan (Yeo Jin-gu) Funny moments arise ever so often due to their confinement in a tank. I loved the young, incompetent, and somewhat dysfunctional Kim Young-Gwan. There were also some beautiful bonding moments between the two, despite them being enemies.
As funny as the movie was, you'll be an emotional mess by the time the credits roll. In general 'The Long Way Home' was yet another enjoyable South Korean movie.
The film's comical moments are really funny, revolving around the misadventures of a North Korean soldier, and a South Korean soldier. The South Korean soldier was to retrieve a Top Secret document from North Korean soldier, Kim Young-Gwan (Yeo Jin-gu) Funny moments arise ever so often due to their confinement in a tank. I loved the young, incompetent, and somewhat dysfunctional Kim Young-Gwan. There were also some beautiful bonding moments between the two, despite them being enemies.
As funny as the movie was, you'll be an emotional mess by the time the credits roll. In general 'The Long Way Home' was yet another enjoyable South Korean movie.