Korean movies normally have a common trait, and that is dramatisation. There usually is drama even when the genre is supposed to be horror or comedy, and the sound really helps a lot.
Rampant is very good in the graphics area, where there are many good landscape scenes, action and acting (at one part I wonder if I was watching Ruroni Kenshin instead).
Unfortunately, the plot is shallow and weak. Even the other usual korean element is missing, which is emotional scenes. There are a few which seem a bit forcibly slotted in, since the main character and side characters do not seem to have much encounters with heart -rending separations, compared with a few other korean movies out there (Train to Busan or otherwise).
Plot is weak due to several unexplained areas and plot holes. There are several times when things just happen without any explanation and viewers are left to just accept that "This just happens". Plus given the number of characters, it is interesting how many of them are not distinguished, to the point that their roles seem to be unclear.
Lastly, the execution and pace of the movie seems a bit dragged out, yes this involves palace politics but some parts are just too dragged out, or just boring in general. The quality fluctuates throughout the movie.
Rampant is very good in the graphics area, where there are many good landscape scenes, action and acting (at one part I wonder if I was watching Ruroni Kenshin instead).
Unfortunately, the plot is shallow and weak. Even the other usual korean element is missing, which is emotional scenes. There are a few which seem a bit forcibly slotted in, since the main character and side characters do not seem to have much encounters with heart -rending separations, compared with a few other korean movies out there (Train to Busan or otherwise).
Plot is weak due to several unexplained areas and plot holes. There are several times when things just happen without any explanation and viewers are left to just accept that "This just happens". Plus given the number of characters, it is interesting how many of them are not distinguished, to the point that their roles seem to be unclear.
Lastly, the execution and pace of the movie seems a bit dragged out, yes this involves palace politics but some parts are just too dragged out, or just boring in general. The quality fluctuates throughout the movie.