Post Concussion
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| Post Concussion | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Yoon |
| Written by | Daniel Yoon |
| Produced by | Daniel Yoon |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Yoon |
| Edited by | Daniel Yoon |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Post Concussion is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Daniel Yoon, starring Yoon and Jennifer Welch.
Cast
[edit]- Daniel Yoon as Matthew Kang
- Jennifer Welch as Monica
- Michael Hohmeyer
- Destry Miller
- Niloufar Talebi
- C.B. Yoon as Matthew's mother
- Don Chen
- Felecia Faulkner as Luna
Reception
[edit]Marc Horton of the Edmonton Journal wrote, "Hollywood has made countless movies where sickness serves as the catalyst for fundamental change in a person's soul. It's not often, however, where they make them with Yoon's level of integrity and disarming charm."[1] Lauren Mechling of the National Post wrote that Yoon "succeeds in creating a movie that is both personal and clever."[2] Merle Bertrand of Film Threat wrote that the film is "a charming and disarming winner, primarily due to Yoon’s relaxed and natural portrayal of Matthew."[3] Don Houston of DVD Talk rated the film 3 stars out of 5, and called the it "witty, inventive, and twisted", and a "stunning indictment on corporate policy and the material world far too many of us have succumbed to in recent decades."[4]
Anothony DellaFlora of the Albuquerque Journal wrote that while Yoon "pushes the envelope a bit too much", the film is "hilarious and touching, yet never sentimental."[5] Liam Lacey of The Globe and Mail rated the film 2.5 stars out of 4 and wrote, "Even at 82 minutes, Yoon's film sometimes feels padded, but when he hits the mark, he makes the weaknesses forgivable."[6] Geoff Pevere of the Toronto Star wrote that the film "has a shaggy-pup, eager-to-please quality that is both its most appealing and annoying quality."[7] Ken Eisner of Variety wrote a mixed review of the film.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Horton, Marc (4 April 2000). "Old personality lost, but a soul is found: Glimpse at life after brain injury is not without humour". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Mechling, Lauren (6 April 2001). "Hey, it's better than a kick in the head". National Post. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Bertrand, Merle (18 October 1999). "POST CONCUSSION". Film Threat. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Houston, Don (27 April 2004). "Post Concussion". DVD Talk. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ DellaFlora, Anthony (9 April 2000). "Feature Presentation". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Lacey, Liam (6 April 2001). "Accidental filmmaker swaps rat race for New Age". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Pevere, Geoff (6 April 2001). "Movie contains a few headaches". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Eisner, Ken (29 November 1999). "Post Concussion". Variety. Retrieved 30 September 2023.