A well-made live-action adaptation

The Korean film «Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy» («전지적 독자 시점») is an adaptation based on the still-ongoing Korean webtoon «Omniscient Reader» which itself is based on a Korean novel of the same name. (That was a long sentence!)

While many gave it a low rating and were not satisfied, I was very satisfied and gave it a perfect 10 ⭐. Here's why:

1. It's an adaptation of a very long and still on-going serial novel and webtoon.
2. Adaptation writers have literary freedom on how to adapt a work of art in a differeet medium and target audience.
3. Like it or not: budget constraints.

Most, if not all, who gave it a low score expected it will cover beyond the plot in the movie. It just is not possi...

"Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy" has a very Asian computer game vibe.

This film feels a little like "Squid Game" where people are sacrificed for entertainment but more so a computer game. The key characters have to complete levels, earn rewards, which in turn can be used to purchase and unlock skills, abilities and weapons.

The main character's avoid feeling like a cardboard cut out's too, by having a well rounded, back stories that are cleverly woven into the adventure/horror premise that's at the heart of this film.

Quality acting and decent special effects round out this entertaining romp.

In summary, "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy" is an enjoyable, South Korean adventure horror, that looks like its set up to become a series of films. Definitely worth a look.