It's nothing special.. it consentrates on the past events and how people differently get through hard times in life and also how to get over them and live on.
I loved many quotes from this movie - it was serious enough to watch it in order to find some comfort as you've lost someone important in your life.
I liked this movie, but it lacked romance and falling for each other in my opinion. They did fall for each other but through seeing each other's pain..
As the opening words are..
"Have you ever cried because someone else's pain? To share the heart wrenching pain of the person you are with. Is it really possible? If it is, someone taught me that it may be that you are truly in love with that person. "
Those words truly discribe that emotion of that movie..
If you're looking for a serious lovestory with a deep meaning, you've found it !
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It was rather serious. Far from being comedy, but I liked its emotion.
The story was quite ordinary, but I guess the only interesting thing was watching people, who are not in the same age, falling for each other.
I wished the ending would be something more but it was okay.
Acting was good, I didn't pay any attention to the music.
Anyways if your looking for a quite serious lovestory - this is for you!
I'd say its nothing special, I'll probably forget this story, but I don't regret watching it either..
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The boy gradually overcomes his memories from his first love as the focus on the relationship deepens.
This is a simple story without any confliction caused and purely concentrates on the main characters.
Would like to make a note that the animation in this was done creatively and beautifully.
The music was simple, easy-listening and fit perfectly into the movie to create an 'airy' yet beautiful feel.
I gave a low rewatch value due to the reasoning that the story is simple, and therefore it will be boring to watch again.
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This movie is very quiet but it works quite well for it. Throughout the entire movie, probably only about 4 songs are played. Three of which are instrumentals and the fourth an extremely calming, beautiful song called Gafsa sung by Natacha Atlas. Music would only be played if a scene needed to be over emphasized. This only happened a select few times in the movie but when music would play it would do exactly that. It would evoke a whole new kind of feeling from a scene.
As for the dialogue, it was also very quiet. In the entire movie, the extras had more dialogue than the two main characters. The main male character, Taesuk did not have a single line while the main female character, Sunhwa, had two.
The plot and dialogue alone may not have been anything amazing, but the idea of the movie appeared not to be focused on a gripped story. Instead, it felt more focused on extracting emotions from the audience and allowed the audience silence to think and interpret the movie without distractions of constant dialogue, music, and plot changes. Its beauty lies in its simplicity.
For people that are into solid plots, surprising twists, complex dialogues, and romance, I would not recommend this movie. But for the people that can appreciate a calming, simplistic movie with realistic themes this would be for them.
This is my all time favorite movie and is the only thing on this site that I'm okay with giving a 10 on rewatch value because no matter how many times I watch it I never get sick of it
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The plot was fast paced and kept me engaged in what was going on. Its pretty much just watching how the main male character tries to get this crazy con woman to the hospital so he can get his liver transplant (with her as a donator) but then all these things keep getting in the way (some crazy gangsters chasing after them and also a bigtime conman). It kind of seems like a good time right? Well by the end, the story just takes a on a more serious tone and leaves us on a bittersweet note.
One thing I thought the writers did well with, was the character development of the main female character. She was as awful as a conwoman can be but by the experience she has with the main male character, she changes little by little becoming more human. With that being said, I thought the acting was okay by the leads but they didnt impress me enough that I'll remember their characters or anything.
Overall this is good for a one time watch if you like crime drama movies.
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The main actor did a really good job in my opinion. She really played her role well. The story wasn't as predictable as some other movies similar to this, and I definitely feel like it is worth watching.
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This movie was exceptionally moving. A exquisite piece of Art by Hirokazu Koreeda, although the outcome is off of his usual genre I do think it convey his essence.
It's very rare, perhaps disturbing, mesmerizing movie.
The actress does a terrific work in interpreting a living doll, her roll was extremely believable.
The developing of the plot may be obscure for some people (I've read some harsh reviews about this movie) but I resolved to think that people CAN'T get the real meaning of the history: explore how people interact at a deep emotional level. The idea that someone's respiration could insufflate life to another person is a very intimate form of interaction and satisfaction.
All characters, whether their gender, they are alone.
For female characters, the keywords are "empty" and "absence". For the male, are "substitution" and "perversion." The men of the film didn't go straight to the object of his desire, but they choose alternative solutions. They are perverted men who want the death, not life.
These are the characters that KORE-EDA tried to to portray. It's a film about the solitude of urban life.
Overall, I think It's a worth-watching movie. You'll never forget it if you can find the meaning through the multiple metaphors inside and apply it to your own life. This is a philosophical essay... real poetry. A stirring rendition and superb images.
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what i liked the most is that the movie seemed to have a message of "you can change if you believe" and "you can do anything you want to, against all odds". Although those are overly used and cheesy messages it really made me feel good to see the kids work at it. I also liked that the characters admitted when they were wrong, were focused on the goal, and made a beautiful show at the end.
I will admit that i too did not like the clothes, but that was a matter of taste. The male lead character turns out to be a hypocrite at the end (i really didnt like that). the ending was conclusive, but it was weak. the ending was told in the first person narrative, and the first person clearly did not state her end. although the focus of the story is a boy, the true main character is a girl (May); and while they show the growth and maturity of Bitto, May doesnt have that same growth. In addition Biito had a lot of different conflicts, i wish the narrative was his and not May. The supporting characters had really bad acting skills and unfortunately i think they were written not sterotypical enough. (there were a lot of things the class bully would normally never do)
Mainly this is a feel good movie about fighting against all odds to be the best you can be. no comedy, very very little romance, no bishies , completely unrealistic, but somehow i still liked it.
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The fighting scenes were amazing. As well as the filming locations, they were stunning.
The plot´s development is catchy, cause it got like three stories in it, and the most interesting thing is how all of them are connected within Yin Gwak´s story.
The ending song was so touching I love it, it really conveys the feelings from the movie.
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I know I'm going to be met with a lot of haters, but eh...I felt I had to warn others that might be mislead by its popularity like I was. I shall try to point out the faults without giving anything away, although it may be difficult.
First things first. The premise itself seemed good enough from the get go, but I felt that it just went around in circles several times throughout the entire story. It was oh-so predictable in so many situations that I just had to laugh at myself for bearing with it all. I just cannot, for the life of me, comprehend this female lead's intentions when it comes her purpose in the story and her relationship with the male lead. I was delighted to read from the synopsis, that this would be about two intelligent people in the business world constantly (and maybe comically?) at each other's throats. But was utterly disappointed to see the female lead having absolutely no professionalism, no class and even coming off a bit (dare I say it?) slutty in some situations. I mean c'mon! Have some dignity, woman! I was so embarrassed to see her degrade herself in such a way, all to get a man. Yes, I know the title is "SEDUCING" Mr. Perfect, but the seducing could've been done in a much more clever and classier way than what was portrayed. All in all, it made her seem easy, weak and gullible. And that kinda thing just doesn't fly with me.
As for the acting, I didn't find the female to be anything special. Nothing she did really stood out to me and I just didn't connect to ANYTHING she was feeling throughout the entire movie. There is no question Daniel Henney is a stud, but that was about all he was good for when it comes to this movie. He was the eye candy you stare at to distract yourself from the mess that was unfolding around you. I really question his acting abilities as well. I mean, if all you're going to do is stand there and look stoic then you might as well be a tree. (HAHA JOKE! Don't kill me.) But in all seriousness, I WISH I had something encouraging to say about his acting skills but it just didn't happen in this movie. Their love just didn't seem as genuine as I would've liked and again, I felt no connection. Also, I did not find the constant transition from English to Korean (and vice versa) to be appealing nor did I find it to be appalling. So to put it simply that part of the movie was just..."meh".
The music was also nothing special and nothing worth mentioning. Would I watch this again? Haha no. No, no and no.
Overall there was just NOTHING about this movie that stood out and astounded me and really nothing that appealing, besides Daniel Henney and his hotness. This factor, along with the questionable acting skills of both actors, the weak/predictable storyline and the way in which the female lead was portrayed, was enough of a problem to persuade me to give this the rating of a "bad" movie.
I, of course understand that we all have different tastes and I respect everyone's opinion, whether you like this movie or not. But I just felt I had to throw my two cents in there as well. :)
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The music was lovely and fitting, the stories were marged together and every character had their own story so you could feel with them.
The relationships were sad and beautiful, the actions realistic.
Some things could have been clearer, especially the ending. But overall it was perfect for this movie.
There were some things I didn't like, though. Most of all how they portrayed a gay relationship as something horrible, but I guess that is how people would react.
I would have wished for a happier ending, but I really loved it anyway.
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The movie was hilarious! At first I thought it would be something like a SJ promotion but it really wasn't.
Both the story as well as the characters were really unique and hilarious! :D The acting was pretty good as well, especially Kibums!
It was really fun to watch it and I really want to rewatch it! ^^
WARNING: If you don't like poop jokes or your stomach gets upset easily, please don't watch this! xD
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The characters were flat and without development, their relationships were random and of what use where the supporting characters?
It's something you watch, think it's cute and never want to watch again. Especially after the ending - What kind of an ending is that?
At least the music was good, though. It's not something I don't recommend trying, because there may be people who like it and it's okay for watching when you're bored and don't want to use your brain, but that's all. ;)
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