Friday's Night Movies

KPop Demon Hunters

KPop Demon Hunters centers on Huntrix, a Korean pop trio led by their main vocalist, Rumi. While they’ve built a loyal fanbase through their music, the group is actually a team of demon hunters tasked with protecting the world from the insatiable hordes of the Demon King Gwi-Ma, who is determined to devour humanity and impose his rule on Earth. It’s been a massive hit on Netflix — and rightly so, in my opinion.

• Very good animation.
• I didn’t expect to enjoy the mix of K-pop and demon hunting as much as I did.
• Excellent character work — even their facial expressions feel alive.
• Plenty of action and well-crafted fight choreography.
• Visually impressive, especially considering it’s Maggie Kang’s directorial debut.
• I didn’t expect to say this, but the soundtrack won me over — catchy, poppy songs that really stick with you. 😅
• Its biggest strength for me: it actually has soul — personal trauma, pressure for perfection, self-suppression.
• Beautiful overall aesthetic.

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• Even though it’s an animated film, some scenes might scare younger kids.
• Honestly, I didn’t find any real negatives. I genuinely had fun watching it, and it delivers a polished, artistic result.

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore never really quit golf — not even close. The hot-headed legend is back, this time to make his child’s dreams come true. A sequel to the unexpected ’90s hit. Should you watch it? For me — don’t waste your time.

• Has a few interesting cameos.
• A handful of mildly funny moments.
• Starts off somewhat promising.

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• The whole project feels like a mess.
• While I actually prefer Sandler in his dramatic roles, here he sticks to the same old formula.
• No cohesion whatsoever.
• Overall, not particularly funny — just a few moments land.
• Boring, with dragged-out scenes that serve no real purpose.
• Lifeless.
• The script feels purely mechanical.