Is The Movie #Alive, Worth To Watch?

If you want to know if this movie is for you, we must state some points first.

Do you like intense Zombie films?

Films like Train to Busan and Apocalypse Z have zombies similar to this movie’s. Although the zombies in Train to Busan may not be as fast as those in Apocalypse Z, there are many of them, and the sensation is overwhelming and claustrophobic, leading us to the next question.

Are you claustrophobic?

If so, maybe you need to rethink watching the film because you are going to have a bad time. If you are looking for an intense sensation and want to feel just like the main character, you will probably enjoy this film.

Are you looking for an easy-to-follow film?

The film’s story is not complicated, and that doesn’t make it bad. It’s pretty good if you want to watch crazy zombies and some drama here and there, but it is not a hard drama film. You can turn off your brain and enjoy the experience.

If you agree with these answers, it is time for the main question.

Is #Alive worth watching?

Final Verdict: Yes. 7.3 In the scale of Worthiness.

Alive is a 2020 South Korean Zombie apocalypse action horror film directed by Cho Il-hyung. It stars Yoo Ah-in and Park Hye.
The film shows a video game streamer fighting for his life and attempting to survive hordes of zombies.

Oh Joon-woo is alone in his family’s apartment when the apocalypse begins. People start turning into zombies and terrorizing Seoul, and Oh Joon-woo is forced to stay inside the apartment.

The film has a restless and intense style, and Oh Joon-woo’s survival looks increasingly unlikely as the movie develops.

Heartbreaking scenes, gore, and horror are entangled in this amazing zombie apocalypse movie, which strikes a good balance between the action scenes, the emotional parts, and the scary moments.

Intense and crude, just like we like.

Release

The film was released in South Korea on June 24, 2020.

On its release day in South Korea, #Alive attracted 204,071 viewers, 62% of the box office. This was the highest first day of any film since February 2020.

Just five days from its release, #Alive achieved 1 million admissions.

One million one thousand eight hundred two viewers on his first weekend, winning the first position in terms of office on its first weekend.

Netflix is the actual owner of the film’s international distribution rights. Alive was released worldwide on September 8, 2020.

Almost immediately after its release, #Alive entered the all-time Netflix top 10 non-English language Films.

Cast

Yoo Ah-in as Oh Joon-woo, an influencer who fights for survival.

Park Shin-hye as Kim Yoo-bin.
Jeon Bae-soo, a masked man.
Lee Hyun-wook as Lee Sang-chul.

Oh Hye-won as policewoman.

Critics

“#Alive is an entertaining zombie flick that seems tailor-made for the time of coronavirus. […] On top of its empathetic and socially relevant depiction of the Korean millennial condition, #Alive presents a narrative that feels unpretentious and accessibly entertaining.”
Anthony Kao, Cinema Escapist.

“#Alive accurately captures the same panic, fear, uncertainty, loneliness, and isolation experienced by many during the pandemic’s early days. […] By taking a concept unfamiliar to the sub-genre, #Alive transforms how zombie movies can be handled as well as providing an exploration of the different circumstances individuals find themselves when dealing with the apocalypse.”
Marian Phillips from Screen Rant

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