It’s the weekend again, and that means Film Focus. Here’s Mike Laidman with what’s new in local theaters.
Heading into the weekend, there are no new big releases for Korea. But we were off the air last week, and there are two big releases to catch up on. So let’s turn back the clock a week and take a look at what we missed.

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Mike Laidman

Welcome to another edition of Film Focus. I’m Mike Laidman.

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Deadpool (2016, Tim Miller)
A mercenary undergoes an experiment that gives him powers.

Deadpool is the comic book adaptation a lot of fans have been waiting a long time for. Buoyed by the success of some other recent R-rated superhero flicks, Deadpool is sure making its mark on the industry.

Set in the X-Men universe, Deadpool is a lot of loud, angry, dirty fun.

Wade Wilson is subject to an experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers. Armed with his skills as an ex-Special Forces operative, a twisted sense of humour, and the alter ego Deadpool, he sets off to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

This is definitely not family-friendly fare. It’s loud, vulgar, crude, and selfish. And star Ryan Reynolds fits into the crass, wise-cracking role perfectly; an ideal outlet for his smirking personality.

Make sure not to miss this one.

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Zootopia (2016, Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush)
A con artist fox and a bunny cop must work together.

Zootopia is the polar-opposite of Deadpool, a family-friendly movie for everyone, from young children to grownups.

Judy Hopps is the very first bunny on the Zootopia police force, and eager to prove herself, she jumps at the chance to crack her first case, even if it means joining up with fast-talking, scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

While it might have seemed that animated animal movies were running out of things to say, Zootopia is a breath of fresh air that is smart, amusing, and with plenty of crisp, colourful animation.

It features themes of prejudice and diversity, and delivers a solid message to audiences about tolerance and acceptance.

But it’s not only a solid message that this movie delivers; Zootopia, from Disney Animation Studios, is now at the level of Pixar with this release, challenging what was once the undisputed king of computer animation. In fact, it’s being called one of the best animated Disney films ever, high praise indeed if you take a look back at their impressive animated resume.

Two films then, released last week, which are both very worth your time and your money.