"The Middle Realm": The AI Marketing Gimmick Succeeded, but the Execution Fell Short
The Hesitation to Watch and the Deceptive Runtime When it was released in theaters, there was a long period of hesitation about whether to watch this movie on the big screen, which ultimately led to giving up on the idea. The biggest barrier was the ambiguous runtime of just about an hour. It was difficult to shake the feeling that it was simply too short to justify a trip to the theater and the cost of a ticket. Furthermore, shortly after its release, harsh reviews and low ratings from audiences began to surface, causing the film to naturally fade completely from memory. However, after recently spotting it on an OTT platform's recommendation list, the decision was made to finally press play, under the assumption that it would be a completely burden-free watch from the comfort of home. A Disappointing Reality Masked by "AI Innovation" However, the impression left after watching it until the very end was a harsh confirmation of why there was so much hesitation to watch it ...
