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Upbeat concert movie celebrates five years of K-pop group.
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Blackpink: The Movie
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What's the Story?
BLACKPINK: THE MOVIE follows band members Lisa, Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie as they prepare for and perform in their 2019 world tour and 2021 virtual concert. The film features performances from their live shows and individual interviews with the band members as they describe what's gotten them through the five years since their debut -- and what their fans' love means to them.
Is It Any Good?
This heart-pumping concert experience feels like it was made especially for the group's most loyal fans. Those seeking an in-depth look at the band's five-year journey may instead want to watch their documentary Blackpink: Light up the Sky. But those who haven't been able to attend any of Blackpink's live performances will appreciate the opportunity to see exactly what they're like from the best seats in the house. And Blackpink: The Movie does include some behind-the-scenes videos from the group's 2019 world tour and their virtual concert Blackpink: The Show. Each group member also gets a small vignette in which they describe what it's been like to be a part of this band over the last five years. The vignettes are cut as short art films showing each member's individual style and personality.
Bottom line? Fans of Blackpink or Korean pop music will enjoy dancing and singing along to the performances. The music is upbeat and fun for all ages, although the nature of some of the dance moves and occasional use of the word "bitch" make the film less appropriate for younger children.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about coping with stress. How do the members of Blackpink talk about the harder times on tour? What strategies did they use to get through them? How do you cope with stress?
Have you ever seen a live concert? How do concert movies like Blackpink: The Movie provide experiences for much wider audiences? What's your favorite concert movie? Did you see it live or on-screen?
Although Blackpink is a K-pop group, Lisa comes from Thailand, and Rosé is from New Zealand. How do the members celebrate one another's differences? Do you have any friends from different countries or cultural backgrounds?
Families can also talk about role models. What does Blackpink's name stand for? How do they inspire their fans? How do they demonstrate gratitude and perseverance?
Movie Details
- In theaters: August 4, 2021
- On DVD or streaming: February 25, 2022
- Cast: Jennie Kim , Lalisa Manoban , Roseanne Park , Jisoo Kim
- Directors: Su Yee Jung , Oh Yoon-Dong
- Studio: Trafalgar Releasing
- Genre: Documentary
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along
- Character Strengths: Gratitude , Perseverance
- Run time: 100 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: May 12, 2022
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