01:50They often find themselves deeply immersed and shedding tears during the story's emotional climax.
01:56This phenomenon proves that, regardless of critics' opinions,
01:59this is the most certain and stable strategy for moving the public's heart and achieving commercial success.
02:05Four, the perfect harmony of a hit formula and star casting.
02:09Just as crucial as this box office formula is the power of the actors who fill the screen, or star power.
02:15The appearance of an actor who has earned the title of a trusted actor, one you can believe in and watch,
02:21having proven both their acting skills and box office draw,
02:24vertically elevates the anticipation and trust in the film.
02:27Zombie Daughter has emerged as this summer's most anticipated film
02:31by perfectly combining the trifecta of success comedy, family love, and emotion with a cast beloved by the audience.
02:39It has, in effect, met all the necessary and sufficient conditions for a blockbuster hit.
02:44Five, a comedy that shatters zombie stereotypes.
02:48The film's trailer alone delightfully shatters the preconceptions associated with the zombie genre.
02:53Typically, a movie featuring zombies falls into the thriller or horror genre,
02:58delivering extreme fear or gory scenes to the audience.
03:01However, Zombie Daughter portrays a zombie apocalypse scenario
03:05while completely distancing itself from horror or gore.
03:08Instead, it comically twists scenes that would have been depicted as serious and threatening in other zombie films,
03:15consistently provoking laughter from the audience.
03:17Six, fresh laughter that defies convention.
03:20The comedy in Zombie Daughter explodes from its clever subversion of existing zombie genre cliches.
03:27A prime example is the scene where the protagonists awkwardly imitate zombies to escape a crisis and avoid being bitten.
03:33This scene alone clearly shows that the film's goal is not traditional horror but comedy.
03:38The setup where zombies, known to be beings devoid of reason and logic,
03:43are fooled by clumsy human acting destroys the audience's fixed notions about zombies,
03:48delivering fresh and unpredictable humor.
03:50Seven, the return of Joe Jung-suk, the god of comedy.
03:55The most important pillar supporting the humor in Zombie Daughter is undoubtedly the lead actor, Joe Jung-suk.
04:01Having risen to the rank of a trusted actor, he demonstrates unparalleled and unique capabilities,
04:08especially in the comedy genre.
04:10With his signature sly facial expressions, witty line delivery, and full-body slapstick,
04:15his mere presence prepares the audience for laughter.
04:18It is no exaggeration to say that he is currently the actor with the most potent ticket power in the comedy genre within the Korean film industry.
04:26Eight, rediscovery of a child actor, Choi Yuri.
04:29While Joe Jung-suk has proven his value as a one-man show lead by making numerous comedy films successful,
04:36there is another actor in this movie who plays an equally crucial role.
04:40That is child actress Choi Yuri, who plays the zombie daughter, Su-wa.
04:44The solid acting skills she has built up through recent appearances in several major films truly shine in this work.
04:50Her performance, which convincingly portrays the unrealistic character of a zombie,
04:55while simultaneously creating moments of humor and emotion through her connection with her father,
05:00elevates the film's quality to another level.
05:03Nine, an ensemble of acting.
05:06Perfected by veteran supporting actors.
05:08In addition to the lead actors, the acting ensemble of veteran supporting actors who fill the film is another can't-miss attraction.
05:15Yoon Kyung-ho, who completely lets himself go in a self-effacing performance,
05:20is responsible for big laughs whenever he appears.
05:23Furthermore, the presence of Lee Jung-yoon in what is likely her first role as a grandmother is truly formidable.
05:29Portraying a foul-mouthed but tough-loving grandmother, her performance,
05:33which creates humor through her fierce love for her granddaughter and her uninhibited actions,
05:38is adored by audiences.
05:41The performance of Joe Yo-jong, who joins mid-film and anchors the plot, is also impressive.
05:46Ten, poised to conquer the summer market with laughter and emotion.
05:51Of course, the emotional code presented at the end of the film has the potential to feel a bit forced.
05:56However, the fact that there were audience members wiping away tears throughout the theater
06:00proves that this strategy was successful.
06:02The theater, personally witnessed on opening day,
06:04was packed with the largest audience among this summer's releases.
06:08Demonstrating the film's popularity.
06:11Adding to this is the performance of the scene-stealing cat, Ayong Ai,
06:15making Zombie Daughter, a film with diverse charms that can be enjoyed by all ages.
06:20Barring any unforeseen circumstances,
06:22it is strongly predicted that Zombie Daughter will be the final winner of this summer's box office.
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