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MASQUERADE (2012)Movie Reviews
Korean language drama about a court jester who is commanded to impersonate the king, who fears assassination at the hands of his enemies. Cast:Han Hyo-joo, Byung-hun Lee, Seung-Ryong RyuDirector:Choo Chang-MinRelease Date:September 21, 2012DVD Release:June 11, 2013From:CJ EntertainmentLength:2 hr 12 min
Masquerade (2012) played in limited release to very good reviews. • Robert Abele wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...fanciful but entertaining.... Byung-hun Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom — if given the power — melting politically cynical hearts..." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...fanciful but entertaining.... Byung-hun Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom -- if given the power -- melting politically cynical hearts..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 198 words, 09/21/12
Kristina Bravo, LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "The plot may be simplistic and unsurprising, but the seamless blend of humor and tragedy -- not to mention timely political winks -- make it an enchanting gem."(See all of Kristina Bravo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 195 words, 09/27/12
KEY CITIES (3 Reviews)
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post: VERY GOOD(cg) "A sumptuous yet sometimes earthy costume epic.... above all, a showcase for Lee Byung-Hun, who doesn't waste the opportunity. It's a regal performance..."(See all of Mark Jenkins's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 440 words, 10/26/12
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic: VERY GOOD(cg) " 'Goofy' isn't a word you normally associate with historical dramas, but it describes the vibe here appropriately. And the movie's a lot more entertaining for that."(See all of Bill Goodykoontz's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 488 words, 02/08/13
Marc Mohan, Portland Oregonian: EXCELLENT(cg) "...a little-known chapter in Asian history... As entertainment, it's a decidedly unstuffy costume drama that's compelling to the end."(See all of Marc Mohan's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 208 words, 02/15/13
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (1 Review)
Kristina Bravo, LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "The plot may be simplistic and unsurprising, but the seamless blend of humor and tragedy -- not to mention timely political winks -- make it an enchanting gem."(See all of Kristina Bravo's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 195 words, 09/27/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...fanciful but entertaining.... Byung-hun Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom -- if given the power -- melting politically cynical hearts..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 198 words, 09/21/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter: VERY GOOD "...the charismatic Byung-Hun Lee is superb in his dual roles, superbly conveying both the king's steely arrogance and his impersonator's comic befuddlement..."(See all of Frank Scheck's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 309 words, 09/21/12
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: GOOD "...fanciful but entertaining.... Byung-hun Lee's wonderful turn reignites the potent fantasy of peasant wisdom -- if given the power -- melting politically cynical hearts..."(See all of Robert Abele's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 198 words, 09/21/12
6.3 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Masquerade (2012)'s reviews are separated by an average 6.3 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:Masquerade (2012)'s reviews cover 5.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,838 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 306 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 41 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Masquerade (2012)'s reviews on average broke 41 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Masquerade (2012)'s opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Masquerade (2012) (6 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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