Slow
Slow

Slow

2017Movie65 minKorean

Ji Won plays third base for his high school baseball team. His life revolves around baseball, but he has difficulty getting extra-base hits due to his physical condition. He has anxiety about not being able to play professionally.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Aleksei KrasnovskyGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A talented but troubled young artist, Dmitri, grapples with addiction and a strained relationship with his demanding father, a renowned sculptor. As Dmitri struggles to find his artistic voice and overcome his demons, he becomes entangled in a dangerous world of crime and corruption that threatens to destroy him and everyone around him. He must confront his past and make difficult choices to find a path towards redemption and artistic fulfillment.

Critical Reception

Slow received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition and central performance while others criticized its pacing and underdeveloped plot. Audiences were similarly divided, with some connecting with the raw portrayal of addiction and family struggles, while others found the film bleak and unengaging.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's exploration of addiction and familial conflict is sometimes compelling.
  • Performances, particularly the lead, are noted for their intensity.
  • The narrative is often criticized for being slow-paced and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Slow' appears to be largely negative, with many viewers finding the film to be overly long, depressing, and lacking a clear narrative direction. Common complaints include poor character development and a sense of hopelessness that overshadowed any potential for emotional connection.

Fun Fact

The film's bleak atmosphere and focus on dark themes were intentional choices by director Aleksei Krasnovsky to reflect the character's internal struggles and the harsh realities of his environment.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

Eerie deafening silence with a good amount of absurdity.