Movie Reviews: Loop Dreams

1 Hrs 33 Mins

Rating

★★★★

Duration

1 Hrs 33 Mins

Movie Digest

Since childhood, Dae Yeol, Dong Hoon, Hyeon Woong, Dong Geon, and Jong Gi have been yo-yoing. The five ultimately resolve to challenge themselves in the summer of 2011, to stand on the stage of their dreams, and then stop yo-yoing. With the exclusion of Jong Gi due to financial constraints, the four of them attend the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Deciding to continue yo-yoing has grown even more difficult after the magical days. Yo-yo had a different meaning for the five, and the reality that they each faced was hard.

The Feel-Good Part

Their footage shows gradually improving in quality and demonstrates their progress over time. It is very visually pleasing to witness.

The Disappointing Factor

Since it is a documentary, there isn’t any disappointing factor to nitpick.

In-Depth Analysis

Can you make a living out of yo-yoing? It is a vital question that people in this documentary address. Loop Dreams spans nearly fifteen years, and we can observe how the environment around these artists has changed. Five young men who have been fascinated by yo-yo from childhood discuss what yo-yo means in their life. At the crossroads of reality and desire, some adopt yo-yo into their life, while others abandon the hobby and embark on new adventures. Through the lens of a yo-yo, the messages resonate with the viewer in both humorous and firm ways. Everyone wishes to live a life doing what they enjoy. As you get older, you must provide for your body to make a living. Director Ko Du-Hyun avoids an overly sentimental depiction. At every fair point of conversation, the various yo-yo artists represented recognize that there is only so much that yo-yo tricks can accomplish. They understand that passion does not always convert into a long-term future. However, they carefully consider the potential costs of maintaining the pastime and make judgments accordingly.

Star Power

As it is a documentary, each person had a vital role in telling their life story to the world.

Overall Opinion

It is a good documentary about an uncommon and unexplored subject that does resonate with youth dilemmas. Do give it a try!