‘All The Liquors’ Review – Drunken Babble
A handsome owner-cum-chef of a small boutique-style restaurant has a strict ‘no alcohol’ policy, so neither does his establishment serve drinks, nor do they let customers bring their own bottles. But for no good reason, he has a change of heart when he crosses paths with a marketing guy who loves to drink and works for a liquor company.
Directed by Kim Jin Yeol, the 2023 Korean romantic-comedy “All The Liquors” starring Won Don Hyun and Kim Jun Hyung falls short in both the romance and comedy departments. This is not surprising given that Kim Jin Yeol’s previous work, “Individual Circumstances,” was also forgettable. However, the series does excel in its aesthetic appeal, with visually pleasing scenes and mouth-watering food shots that will delight “foodies”. So, the quick eight episodes heavily feature food as a central theme, showcasing a variety of delectable dishes and ingredients.
Won Don Hyun plays poker-faced Park Ki Hoon, the chef who despises alcohol to the point of rudely throwing out customers from his restaurant. Kim Jun Hyun is silly-cute as the carefree Han Ji Yu, who is a day-drinker and firmly believes that good food must be washed down with some sort of alcohol. The writers don’t make any effort to build a slow-convincing love story between the two leads. It feels like the plot is a draft written by someone after a few drinks.
The chemistry is okay. The leads are cute. The story is blah.
It’s a 5 on 10 from me.
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