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The Royal Tailor (2014)

December. 24,2014
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Depicts the love lives, jealousies and desires of those that work within the Sanguiwon during the Joseon Dynasty period. The Sanguiwon are responsible for the attire worn by royalty. Dol-seok is the best master artisan in charge of royal attire. He views set rules as paramount to his job. Kong-jin is a genius like designer, born with dexterity and an excellent sense. He was brought to the palace by nobleman Pan-soo who first spotted his talent. The King and Queen then become embroiled in a critical case because of the royal attire made by Dol-seok and Kong-Jin.

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Exoticalot
2014/12/24

People are voting emotionally.

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Afouotos
2014/12/25

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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TrueHello
2014/12/26

Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

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Gurlyndrobb
2014/12/27

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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Katie Jurek
2014/12/28

This movie is tragic and heart-wrenching, if you let it be.

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miket641
2014/12/29

My wife and I watch a lot of Korean movies ( her being Korean and all) and I really enjoy the romantic comedies. I don't enjoy the period movies or shows unless there is a lot of sword play and material arts in it BUT! Even I enjoyed this movie. The Characters/Actors were perfect and it was an amazing story. Give this movie a try, though it's not a romantic comedy it is a great movie.

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pyattimac
2014/12/30

This was a lovely film! Don't be put off by the slow start-- it will draw you in, and it evolves from a visual feast to a sweet and sad story. The garments are just breathtaking-- I had trouble reading the subtitles because I kept looking up to see the costumes! This movie also shares some commonalities with many other films made outside the United States-- the slower pace, and greater reliance on the power of the actors' facial expressions and subtle gestures. I highly recommend it!

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politic1983
2014/12/31

This is quite a strange one for me. I have watched Korean period dramas in the past, and while I can appreciate the production qualities, they do not quite hit the spot for me. That said, I ended up in the cinema watching this one. And it was a little different from what I was expecting.Making an ass of myself with my assumptions, I anticipated quite a slow piece, living up to costume dramas the world over. But this is a drama about costumes with a great deal of comedy thrown in for good measure, never getting too heavy, but with enough seriousness to steer it away from an all-out, knockabout comedy. Dol-seok is the royal tailor: he is tasked with making all the formal clothes for the King, a man who seems less than content in his life and his sex-less marriage to his young Queen. Outside of the royal court, a young tailor is making a name for himself among the woman-folk, and soon he is brought to the King. Successful in his endeavours, Kong- jin finds himself under Dol-seok's tutelage, but soon his more masterful skills become both a blessing and a curse, bringing scandal in his designing for the Queen and jealousy from Dol-seok, costing him dear. Director Wonsuk Lee starts off fairly light with this film, using comedy in his catwalk-style montages of Kong-jin's 'daring' new designs being sported about town. The film then becomes a character piece, charting Kong-jin's relationships: in passion with Dol-seok; and unspoken romance with the Queen. All is well and good in the lives of the three leads, with the tailors happily learning from each other, while Kong-jin builds the virgin Queen's confidence. However, as the King becomes more involved, the film moves to a darker tone, with loyalties tested, and inevitably the new, young tailor being put in his place, feeling the wrath of his superiors. An incredibly high percentage of the budget for this film was spent on the costumes – the majority, even. For a period drama, it is perhaps not unusual for this to be the case, though this stands out in 'Royal Tailor', with countless numbers of costumes throughout. But, is this at the expense of other areas? Thankfully not. The acting between the leads is strong, necessary for a story built on relationships, and the look and style of the film are in keeping with the wardrobe budget. Perhaps the links to the true story on the film's conclusion feel a little unnecessary and detract a little, but for something that's not my usual style, this is a well-cut piece.politic1983.blogspot.co.uk

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