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This film envisions a near-future world where people interact with artificial intelligence that mimics the deceased and those in comas. It intricately weaves multiple instances of these interactions into parallel narratives, creating a complex and layered storytelling experience. The overall tone is pleasant and visually appealing, with subtle dystopian undertones and a touch of magical realism.

The storyline provided by IMDB isn't entirely accurate. Key storylines include a deceased mother interacting as an AI with her daughter and mother, and a young woman engaging with an AI of her lover in a coma. Another major plotline involves the people running the AI service, with additional instances of the AI service in use depicted throughout the film.

The spoken languages include Korean, English, and Chinese.

I had high expectations for this film due to its intriguing storyline and the presence of talented actors. However, it ended up being somewhat of a disappointment. The narrative was quite convoluted, making it difficult to follow unless you had already read the story it was based on. This lack of clarity meant that, without prior knowledge of the plot, viewers might find themselves confused or only understand the unfolding events much later. Despite the promising premise, the execution fell short, leaving many questions unanswered and many scenes feeling disjointed.

What kept me engaged were the performances of the actors, who delivered their roles with commendable skill and depth. Their talent was the saving grace of the film, bringing some life to an otherwise muddled storyline. It's a pity that their efforts were overshadowed by the film's structural issues.

In the end, while the film had its moments, it didn't live up to the high expectations I had. I can only give it a 5 out of 10, primarily because of the actors' performances, whom I truly admire. Their dedication and talent shone through, even if the film itself did not.

I saw it in film festival amongst other indie films. It is quite good.

Enchanting yet flawed film that offers a visually stunning experience while falling short in some narrative aspects.

Themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery are universally appealing, their execution in the film is somewhat inconsistent. The movie tends to rely heavily on exposition rather than allowing the story to unfold naturally through the characters' actions and interactions. This approach can make the narrative feel disjointed and less engaging.

It is a film that shines brightly in terms of visual artistry but falters in its storytelling and character development. It is a movie that can be enjoyed for its aesthetic beauty and moments of humor, but it may leave some viewers wanting more depth and coherence in its narrative.

Overall it is quite solid.

I would strongly suggest that people research the premise of the movie before watching as it takes a long time before the storyline becomes clear. In a world where loved ones who have passed but can be created in an AI universe we see stories of how people connect and how our memories of people are not all they seem. The movie cast includes Tang Wei, Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum and Gong Yoo who along with the rest of the cast deliver great performances. I am not surprised it failed to be popular in Korean cinemas on release as it was released in the summer when you expect action blockbusters not films leaving viewers to question the depths of human connection. I viewed it on a streaming service, knew the plot and thought it was an interesting watch.

I understand the frustration by some reviewers, but I wonder if they're a little harsh. This movie made me think of Black Mirror, which gets rave reviews for its futuristic dystopian themes. However this movie, which in my opinion holds the same genre, is getting beaten up for not being "complete". I think that open-endedness is part of its creativity. If you follow k dramas, you'll know the stellar cast in this film, even the smaller roles. I thought the emotions portrayed were almost heart wrenching at times. I do believe you need to be into this type of artistic genre to enjoy and appreciate it, but if you like Black Mirror, I think you should give it a chance!

An interesting movie that shows the capabilities of a futuristic AI and how intrincated could be with the people in the mourning of future generations. It never explain the "how" that happened, it only shows the circumstances of each individual who choose to take the services. It is a movie about boundaries, and the limits of what's real and what's not.

At the end is all about what we feel, how we face the reality and how easy or hard could be the company with someone who we love. How we can shape the memories of someone the way we wanted and how those memories of someone we idealized could be different from the real person.

Using AI to comfort those who lost or losing their loved ones seems to be a good intentionand a great idea. However, it does not mean that there are no challenges when it is really taking place.

Bai Li's story brings out a question about how a person who still denies about the death of loved ones can be comforted. Yet, a person who is fully aware the death of the loved ones, struggles between wanting to provide the comfort and at the same time wanting the other person to face the reality.

Tae-joo's virtual existence does not only bring comfort to Jeong-in, "he" also makes her relying on him. It makes it hard for Jeong-in to know what she really wants when she is challenged to make a choice.

Above the moral issues that provoke me as a viewer, I like how the director presented the stories. Some may find the movie confusing as there are changing scenes and changing characters. I like how Bai Li' reflection in the mirror to depict reality verses virtual. It's a very clever way to bring out an idea.

Overall, it is a movie that is not for "easy-watching". It is probably better to watch a few times to appreciate the theme.

This movie was poorly planned out.

The creators purposely witheld important details up until the very end of the film so you'll spend most of its lenght not really understanding where they are going.

The actors, while doing a decent job, feel off because of the previously mentioned missing information.

This film would have greatly benefited from either being made as a limited series, dticking to a more linear structure or just making the plot a lot simpler.

Its lenght is not too bad (though it felt longer than it needed to be) but I saw a few scenes of little value which could be trimmed so they could focus on better building the supporting cast.

Overall, this movie is a huge disappointment, full of wasted potential.

With the reality and impact of AI on the horizon, the premise of this thought-provoking movie is what if a technology business could create a convincing, life-based avatar of a loved one who's died or is in a vegetative state. The business model requires you to maintain their 'life' by subscription and to pay for things they 'need' or 'want' as you interact with them. This postpones mourning for the living but creates ripples in their lives that leaves the pain of their losses fresh.

It asks what would you pay to have one more conversation with your mother or father, or hide a mother's death from young child, or watch your dead child grow up on your cell phone through an app? What if you cannot afford the service in perpetuity? What if someone lost to you comes back to life a different person than the avatar you've come to love?

Very thought provking premise, the actors were almost less important though Park Bo-Geum is always compelling.

The plot of the film was really interesting to me as I'm a fan of sci-fi and kdrama.

I was extremely disappointed by the acting of some big name stars. Bae Suzy and Park BoGum did not have any chemistry between them and their acting was incredibly wooden, I don't know if this was down to the direction or just this lack of chemistry causing poor performances.

Tang Wei's interactions with her daughter were the highlight of the movie, sweet, genuine and heart wrenching. Her scenes with Gong Yoo, however, disappointed me. I'm not sure if it was down to them both acting in English but for 2 usually outstanding actor, the scenes were very stilted and awkward.

I think South Korea needs to go back to using chemistry auditions instead of just casting big names, and then hoping it will work. This whole move was a very costly mistake.

I can understand why it was pulled out of cinemas in South Korea early. I was shocked to find it in U. K. Netflix so soon after release but I can understand why now.

Really disappointing.

The script needed to be handed to another team to tighten it. Some lines need development and emphasis, others need to trail away. There's an epilogue after the credits which ties up a loose end, but we didn't need it because we weren't interested. Indeed, it is a distraction.

The acting, direction and production is faultless. Korea's film & television industry is superb.

The theme of this (slightly futuristic) film is novel... can AI creations be independent beings?

As such, Wonderland, is very moving. Once the viewer works out who's who. And who's not who.

I enthusiastically recommend this piece. It's tri-lingual (English, Korean and Chinese) in case you get a bit confused with language.

Watch it.

It's thought provoking, cerebral, but have a box of tissues close by.

What a horrible movie!

They don't give any explanation about anything The theme doesn't make any sense Until the very end you didn't know who AI and who's not Everything is just confusing and nothing makes sense

PLS DONT WATCH IT and save your valuable time

So disappointed the cast is amazing! They could have done any story line and they chose thissss Brother who is choosing these actors new roles, cause they did a horrible job when agreeing to this.

The plot is terrible

It's moving slow and don't even know what the Chinese people and the grandma have to do with anything in the moving There was no connection at allll.

The story idea is a very unique one and was so well executed. Like it keeps the audience wondering what is actually going on till like the middle of the movie.

And one other special thing.. the trailer of this movie is so damn well made.. because even tho I watched it like 3 times before watching the movie it self, I still did not get any idea of what actually happened in it.. so the movie still kept me on the edge of the seat!!

The cinematography also had a unique taste.. visuals were beautiful. And of cause the acting by the cast did not dissapoint.

So, as a final note, thank you the Amazing and creative crew and cast behind this piece of art for making such a great movie!!💖

This film has an emotional starting premise, and not much happens past that. It seems like this film would be about how the existence of Wonderland is problematic and how people should leave the dead to be, about a big revolt against the system by the AIs or the loved ones or about the adventure of a deceased person trying to escape Wonderland or make things up in the real world from there.

The latter happens in Bai Li's arc, which is by far the best and most emotional, but it has too little time to play out due to sharing the film's limited screentime with less interesting plots.

The Suzy arc has an intriguing set-up and some very real-feeling scenes in the middle but it's boring, though the ending is sweet.

The operators don't do interesting things in this film, except for in the end with the mid-credit scene. The problem really is that there are too many arcs, making none of them long enough to have an actual story that goes somewhere. And that while there are only 3.

But fair is fair, there are some great moments in the Bai Li arc. Especially when she interacts with Gong Yoo. That dance in the mirror scene was so beautiful, it's the kind of moment that makes you remember and want to like a film that is otherwise not noteworthy.

The whole point was to consider the implications of rising technology, especially the power of AI. In my perspective, the movie showed the pros and cons of using AI, highlighting the possibility of future scenarios where users can reunite with deceased loved ones through video call services. This is a realization that someday AI might do more than humans since humans have the most control over developing progressive AI inventions. However, despite the rise of advanced technologies and the use of artificial intelligence, it cannot replace the deepest and innermost longings of human beings. There are just some things that AI cannot do, which only humans can. Nonetheless, artificial intelligence is a big help to us, but it has its own limits that we should be aware of and use properly. Overall, I was amazed by the whole story! Wow, the writer really expanded her creativity and work. It's worth watching and will leave you with questions, conclusions, and great realizations. Good job to everyone who made it!

I honestly don't know how to rate this movie. At first, I expected it to have an open-ended ending because it was Suzy, but I didn't expect this much. It was really high quality in terms of the cast, but I can't say the same about the plot. Actually, throughout the movie, I just focused on understanding the movie. And as I continued to watch the movie, it got more complicated. It was just disjointed and confused. Anyway, this movie is still worth watching for Bo-gum and Suzy. I can't understand people who say they don't have chemistry. They do have and I really liked it. I hope we can see them together again in another drama.

This is my first time leaving a review. I'm not really the type of person who makes reviews after watching a drama, but this one is exceptional. ✨

First, I want to express my gratitude to everyone involved in making this film-the actors, the crew, the staff, and the director. Your work has created something truly wonderful. 😍💞

I was particularly struck by Gong Yoo's appearance. I missed seeing him in a drama, and his performance was a welcome return. 🌹

Choi Woo Shik also impressed me greatly. I've been a fan since "The Witch," and his talent continues to shine. 💕

Park Bo Gum, with his mesmerizing puppy eyes, was another highlight. His performance captivated me and added so much to the drama. 🌼✨

Bae Suzy, the nation's first love, once again proved her incredible acting skills. Her visuals and performance were stunning. She's always been my favorite actress. ❣🤗

The dynamic between Park Bo-gum and Suzy was a major strength of the film. Their on-screen partnership felt natural and compelling, making me wish for more projects featuring them together in the future. 🤞

The actors brought their characters to life beautifully, and the storyline was deeply engaging. It explores the fascinating and somewhat unsettling concept of AI, highlighting how we might cling to the memory of loved ones even after they are gone.

I understand the desire to hold on to memories, even if they're not real. It makes me reflect on my own loved ones. Life teaches us to let go because holding on can lead to more pain.

Yet, I believe we will reunite with those we've lost in Heaven, as promised by God. By believing, repenting, and accepting Him as our Lord & Savior, we find hope through faith and grace. 💗✨

Tang Wei's performance was especially moving. The airport scene was heartbreaking and powerful. The realization of being gone and accepting it was portrayed with such depth. 😞

The young girl's longing for her mother was profoundly touching. Her innocence and hope broke my heart. 💔

I highly recommend this film for its emotional depth and the standout performances of the actors. It's a moving experience that will leave a lasting impression. 💝😊

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this masterpiece. 💓☺