Drama digest
Fake, Beethoven is a crime thriller and mystery-based Korean movie. A famous director, Bong Su, takes upon the responsibility of solving a murder case for which he was the one to be accused as a murderer.
Feel-good part
The character development in the movie is pretty good, especially the protagonists. The movie’s setting is dark and provides the perfect atmosphere for a crime and mystery thriller.
The disappointing factor:
There is no specific disappointing factor to point out as every person in the audience will have to pick their likes and dislikes. Even though it can’t be specified, it’s not the best movie out there.
In-depth analysis:
The story focuses on a director, Seo Jung Woo, is a timid person who doesn’t like to express himself. It is unclear why he has lost his ability to express but he’s the person who doesn’t express any of his emotions no matter what happens. He’s a weird character who can get angry even from his imagination. Jung Woo has always admired the director, Bong Su. He’s always been his idol. He also had the honor of working under director Bong Soo as his assistant. One day, an iffy incident takes place. Jung Woo learns that the actress he’s been crushing on for a long time, who has disappeared from the movie industry for some time now, was actually Bong Su’s wife. He’s shocked to learn this. Due to this, things become a bit iffy between Jun Woo and Bong Su. Later, it’s found out that, Bong Su’s wife, Kim Nu Ri, is unexpectedly murdered. The main suspicion behind this murder is the director, Bong Su. Everyone in the movie industry starts suspecting Bong Su and starts to defame and betray him. In such a situation, Jung Woo decides to help Bong Su due to his long-lived admiration for the latter. The story unfolds who the real murderer is and many other things along with it.
Star power
The star of the show has to be director Seo Jung Woo, who is a weird and inexpressive person but turns out to be the main protagonist while finding out the truth of the committed murder.
Overall opinion
The movie is a dark-themed thriller which is a genre many people find exciting. It has tried to lay down a somewhat unique story but it’s unsure to what extent this movie could be called a successful one.
