Chapter 266: Miracle In Cell No. 7 REVIEW

Hey hey. Recently I've been watching lots of movies (too free ma lol). So this particular korean movie - Miracle in Cell No. 7 was just amazing. I decided to write a review for it. An amateur one so don't expect too much because I've never done this before lol.

Or you can just skip it. Either way will do.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a heartwarming story that reveals the tight bond between a mentally disabled father and a smart daughter. Yong Gu is wrongly accused of abducting, raping and murdering a young girl. He is put into a cell along with criminals of the highest offence. Through this story, we get to learn the hardship of a father, the unconditional love of a daughter and true friendship.

We could see how Yong Gu, although being mentally disabled, could provide her daughter Yesung with utmost love and care in every way. He dotes on Yesung and protects her when he knows that she is in danger. He puts Yesung’s life ahead of his without hesitation and wants the best for her even if it meant sacrificing himself. That being said, Yong Gu’s love is not one-sided as well. Yesung loves her father as much as he loves her. She was just far too young and did not have the ability to protect her father in times of need. However, after she had grown up, she had not forgotten one bit about her deceased father. She was determined in clearing her father’s name, and she eventually did.  The actor for Yong Gu was very professional in carrying out his role and had done a wonderful job. The little girl did a great job as well, despite her young age. Park Shin Hye who acted as grown-up Yesung was no less amazing than the main actors. She portrayed Yesung as a very confident, determined and emotional woman. They made the characters alive very convincing and had definitely brought me to tears in not one, but several scenes in the movie.

Other than that, there is also a pinch of comedy in the movie to make it less depressing than it already is. The characters of the five cellmates were hilariously portrayed in their own ways. It also sends the message that even the evilest criminals have the capability to love. Every type of human has a heart and knows how to love. Even though they knew Yong Gu was mentally disabled, they were fairly kind to him. They also portrayed the true meaning of friendship and fairness when they tried their best to get Yong Gu out of jail. They were also willing to sneak Yesung in even though it meant taking the risk of them being caught.  One of the cellmates had almost betrayed them, but was pulled back by Yesung’s pitiful plea. This brings to show that not all criminals have the worst hearts. Humans make mistakes, and it’s whether or not you are willing to change that determines your future.

The Police Commissioner’s character also shows that a person of a higher rank does not determine his real character. His recklessness in handling the situation of his daughter reveals how wicked-hearted he is. He misused his power and authority to blame someone of a lower rank without reinvestigating the situation properly. This shows that a man who seems pure does not necessarily mean he is a good person. He might be doing more bad deeds than the criminals themselves, just that he is better at hiding. This applies to the society nowadays, and I am sure that this hidden message in the movie has been successfully sent across smoothly with less harshness applied. However, this character was nowhere to be seen in the near future. I believe it would have given more impact to the movie if he had appeared in the court where Yesung was speaking for her father. The movie did not properly show how he was supposed to be punished after doing such a sick move. Nonetheless, I think the movie focuses more on Yong Gu and Yesung rather than the antagonist.

Compassion was shown through the character of the Chief. He helps Yong Gu in every way he can after knowing that Yong Gu is actually innocent.  I like this character because he was the only character who made a transition from hating Yong Gu to helping him win the trial. Although he had lost a child before in a similar accident, but he knew how to differentiate between the good and the bad, thus he did not bow down to the Police Commissioner. He even helped Yong Gu to raise Yesung after Yong Gu was executed and had become Yesung’s “father”, as shown in the beginning of the movie. He continually supported Yesung by providing her the stack of information needed for her to reopen the case.

I loved how the movie was arranged. It gave a mysterious feeling in the beginning of the movie and made the audience curious about what was happening. The way it ended also gave a sigh of relief because all the answers for the questions in the beginning were finally revealed. It was a clever way of capturing the audience’s attention.

I have never laughed and cried in a single movie before. This is one of the reasons why I love this movie. The comedic and melancholic scenes were captured nicely without any of the elements mixing. Every scene was thought out carefully so there was barely a scene that would bore the audience. The transitions were made carefully so that every scene would etch an impression in the audience’s hearts. The fantastic storyline, amazing actors, and emotions all made up into a wonderful movie. It is no wonder that this movie is the third highest grossing film in Korea.

In conclusion, even though I would not say that this was a flawless movie, it was enough to toss and turn my heart in a million ways. My tears were definitely worth it as I have learnt several valuable lessons from this movie which I will never forget.  I think it is also a message to children out there who are not aware of their parents’ love for them. Do appreciate and respect your parents. Love demands to be shown, and not just by a few meaningless words. 

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Celine