You Can Go In Any Room Except “Room No. 7”

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“Room No. 7” is a Korean movie best described as a wacky crime thriller released in 2017. SUMMARY: Two guys agree to help each other hide their crime. In so doing, one reminds the other that if they rat on them about their crime, they will be charged as an accomplice who aided and abetted. Will they get away with their misdeeds? ♦ I’ll Keep Your Secret If You Keep Mine In “Room No. 7”, Doo-Sik runs a DVD shop and Tae-Jung is a college student working there part-time. Both of them are buried in debt. Doo-Sik got divorced, lost everything, and bought the shop hoping to make it rich. Someone told him the business was a gold mine and he keeps praying to Buddha for lots of money! But the only thing he has managed to do is amass lots of debt. He put the shop up for sale and it’s been a year with no buyers. Tae-Jung couldn’t get approved for a student loan so he went to a loan shark. That wasn’t smart but what were his options? The loan shark also engages in selling illegal drugs. A drug deal fell through with one of his buyers, […]
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You Can Go In Any Room Except “Room No. 7”

"Room No. 7" is a Korean movie best described as a wacky crime thriller released in 2017. Koreanfilm.org included this movie on their list of 2017 films.

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[KpopKween23]

I've seen a lot of Korean films, and "Room No. 7" definitely stands out for its quirky blend of crime and comedy. However, the ending left me scratching my head. It's like they were building up to something great, then just... fizzled out. The characters had potential, especially Doo-Sik with his desperate, almost comedic struggle with debt. But the resolution felt rushed, almost as if they ran out of ideas. It's a shame because the premise was so unique. I give it a 7/10 for creativity but a lower score for execution.

 

[Luisito]

The dynamic between Doo-Sik and Tae-Jung was compelling, but the plot felt like it was trying too hard to be both funny and serious. The film's commentary on debt and desperation in Korea was poignant, yet the ending was a letdown. It could have been a lot more if they hadn't thrown in that odd remark about immigrants, which seemed out of place and unnecessary.

 

[Jentura]

I couldn't help but laugh at the situations in "Room No. 7". The idea of hiding drugs in a DVD shop is so bizarre, it's almost believable. Shin Ha-Kyun and Do Kyung-Soo did a fantastic job portraying these desperate characters. However, the movie's pacing was off, and the ending was confusing. I expected more from the buildup, something less... anticlimactic. It's a good film for a light-hearted watch but don't expect depth from this one.

 

[PADAM PADAM]

After watching "Room No. 7", I'm left with mixed feelings. The film had a strong start with its humor and tension, but somewhere along the line, it lost its grip. The character development was there, but it wasn't enough to save the storyline from feeling disjointed. I would've preferred a more thoughtful conclusion, one that ties up the loose ends rather than leaving viewers like me puzzled. Despite this, the performances, especially Shin Ha-Kyun's, were a highlight.

 

[aliciacross]

The blend of crime and slapstick comedy was unexpected, and while it didn’t always work, it was entertaining. The film’s attempt at dealing with serious issues like debt was commendable, but it could've been more impactful. The ending, though, was a total miss for me. It felt like the writers didn’t know how to end it, so they just... didn't. Still, the journey there was fun enough to warrant a watch.

 

[Kwoh-Sont]

I watched "Room No. 7" last night, and honestly, I was expecting more from the cast. The plot had potential with the whole secret-keeping dynamic, but it fell flat towards the end. The humor was hit or miss, and that comment about immigrants was just off-putting. I appreciate the attempt at a different kind of crime thriller, but this one didn't quite make it onto my list of must-watch Korean films.

 

[Carly]

"Room No. 7" was not what I hoped for. The idea of mutual blackmail was intriguing, but the film didn't capitalize on this tension. The performances by Shin Ha-Kyun and Do Kyung-Soo were the saving grace, making the characters somewhat relatable amidst the chaos. However, the narrative felt aimless towards the end, and the resolution was weak. It's a movie that starts with a bang but ends with a whimper.

 

[cmoneyspinner]

After watching "Room No. 7", I'm left with mixed feelings. The film had a strong start with its humor and tension, but somewhere along the line, it lost its grip. The character development was there, but it wasn't enough to save the storyline from feeling disjointed. I would've preferred a more thoughtful conclusion, one that ties up the loose ends rather than leaving viewers like me puzzled. Despite this, the performances, especially Shin Ha-Kyun's, were a highlight.

Ah! I also had mixed feelings. In the end, I decided to be angry! I didn't like the way it ended.

 

[cmoneyspinner]

"Room No. 7" was not what I hoped for. The idea of mutual blackmail was intriguing, but the film didn't capitalize on this tension. The performances by Shin Ha-Kyun and Do Kyung-Soo were the saving grace, making the characters somewhat relatable amidst the chaos. However, the narrative felt aimless towards the end, and the resolution was weak. It's a movie that starts with a bang but ends with a whimper.

Those two actors are excellent! They did their best with the script.