By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter
The new film "Mapado 2" is a sequel to a 2005 comedy, a story about a strange island where only a bunch of old grandmothers live.
The original was an unexpected hit, selling over 3 million tickets nationwide _ a huge success, especially given its low production budget of $3 million and its lack of big stars.
However, compared to the original, the sequel may be seen as a lazy and boring voyage to the same destination.
Most crewmembers from the original are on board for the sequel with only a few new members hired, including the director, Lee Sang-hoon.
But despite a few efforts to differ from the original, the film promises a safe journey with the familiar jokes and humor, which are, however, funny and enjoyable.
In the film, former detective Chung-su (played by Lee Moon-sik) takes a secret mission from a dying president of a big company. The businessman wants to see his first love before he dies.
The only information the detective ha...|
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