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A superb film - prepare to ugly cry.

posted 5 years ago by Nostromo (242)
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The First half was a little laborious with some odd slapstick comedy. The second half contains some of the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful, tearjerking cinema I have ever seen. It's a love story that contains tragic, funny, emotional and even supernatural elements - yet there's no kissing, no "I Love You's" and the main character's name is not even revealed once throughout the film.

Obviously many elements are embelished, and the film is more a fantastical, magical re-telling of the notion of fate versus coincidence. Romantic comedies are not normally films I enjoy but this is crafted so well using proper creativity and heart. It's a great journey. I can't imagine any country other than Korea pulling this film off. I'm not even tempted to watch the American remake.

I don't think I've ever ended up loving a film so much that I rated so averagely half way through.

I'll read the whole translated blog at some point, but for now I just want to bask in the afterglow of this wonderfully romantic movie.

[–] kuku (3510) 5 years ago

If you liked this movie, check K-Drama series. You're gonna love them.

[–] Nostromo (242) 5 years ago

Thanks - Have you got a top 3 K-Dramas that are "must watch tv" ?

[–] kuku (3510) 5 years ago

Make it two, that would be clear winners for me: Secret Garden and Master's Sun.

[–] Nostromo (242) 5 years ago

Nice. I'm going to give Secret Garden a go. Thanks.

[–] kuku (3510) 5 years ago

You're welcome.

[–] rudeboymurray (3281) 5 years ago

I loved this, a completely unique, oddball romance. South Korea is a major filmmaking nation but one thing which often seems to be heavy-handed in SK movies is comedy -- this, however, is frequently hilarious, light on its feet and utterly charming.