Mad Sad Bad
Mad Sad Bad

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Mad Sad Bad

2014
Movie
117 min
Korean

Ryoo Seungwan, Han Jiseung, Kim Taeyong got together to make a 3D omnibus film. It's a 3D vision of terrible realities never far from popular culture today. The stages of its episodes are different with one another. Tragedies and fantasies unfold in the city, the woods, and the future. The 3D technique is used in scenes where the characters have fancies to get over suffering in reality. It's interesting to watch 3D scenes directed by representative directors of Korea, and it's noteworthy in terms of industry that this try displays the possibilities and realities of 3D film in Korea, as well. It's the new vision of KAFA's project, KAFA+

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Diego LunaGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

This anthology film explores the lives of three distinct men in Mexico, each grappling with their own personal demons and societal pressures. The first segment follows a man facing the consequences of his actions and searching for redemption. The second delves into the life of a successful but morally compromised businessman entangled in a web of deceit. The final story centers on a young man caught between loyalty and survival in a dangerous world.

Critical Reception

Mad Sad Bad received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its directorial vision and strong performances, particularly from its male leads. The film was noted for its raw portrayal of masculinity and the darker aspects of contemporary Mexican society, though some found its segmented structure disjointed.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious storytelling and potent performances.

  • The film offers a stark and unflinching look at male characters in crisis.

  • Some viewers found the individual stories uneven in their impact.

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Fun Fact

The film is an anthology, with each segment directed by a different individual, though Diego Luna is credited as the overall director.

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