198 Bewertungen
This is one of those movies that makes you think about it for hours after you have seen it(whether the first or the fifth time). The reason being that it is funny, witty and enthralling while still maintaining the charisma of a great Korean romantic movie.
You will undoubtedly hate Ji-Hyun Jun for the better half of the film but by the end, she will be one of the most enchanting woman you ever saw (Besides Audrey Hepburn off-course). Tae-Hyun Cha plays the role of a difident sort nice guy but with good acting and sound expressions.
Overall, I would give this a 10/10. Don't forget to read the book though, its a lot funnier and accurate.
Thank you
You will undoubtedly hate Ji-Hyun Jun for the better half of the film but by the end, she will be one of the most enchanting woman you ever saw (Besides Audrey Hepburn off-course). Tae-Hyun Cha plays the role of a difident sort nice guy but with good acting and sound expressions.
Overall, I would give this a 10/10. Don't forget to read the book though, its a lot funnier and accurate.
Thank you
- FilmySushrut
- 27. März 2005
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This Korean film was unbelievablely popular last year in China, but I didn't see it at that time, because I sort of unconsciously have a dislike to something that nearly everybody else is crazy over.
But everybody I knew recommended this film. So I finally decided to see it, this morning, and it won me instantly. I am not a keen fan for romantic comedies, though I do enjoy films like Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, etc. This film should fall in the same category. The lead roles are brilliant. The girl of the film, you might not like her at start, but as the film goes along she just turns more and more beautiful as you get to know her and her past. The boy, on the other hand, is likeable from the word go (not the handsome type, but quite funny). The comedy is enjoyable and provides some good laughs, but as the film develops into the second hour it just turns so romantic. Of course everybody knows the boy and girl will get together in the end, but the process is really "tormenting". This might not be a great film, but it's truly romantic and great fun to watch. 8 out of 10.
But everybody I knew recommended this film. So I finally decided to see it, this morning, and it won me instantly. I am not a keen fan for romantic comedies, though I do enjoy films like Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, etc. This film should fall in the same category. The lead roles are brilliant. The girl of the film, you might not like her at start, but as the film goes along she just turns more and more beautiful as you get to know her and her past. The boy, on the other hand, is likeable from the word go (not the handsome type, but quite funny). The comedy is enjoyable and provides some good laughs, but as the film develops into the second hour it just turns so romantic. Of course everybody knows the boy and girl will get together in the end, but the process is really "tormenting". This might not be a great film, but it's truly romantic and great fun to watch. 8 out of 10.
Although there were a couple of scenes that didn't quite translate for me, the movie overall was a great romantic comedy. The first two or three encounters, especially, were ripe for laughs. This is a good date movie and one that just about any audience can get into.
The repeated chance encounters add something to the standard romantic comedy formula, as does the protagonist's continued willingness to take the girl's abuse. You get the feeling he doesn't quite know why he's taking it, and he doesn't particularly like it, but can't help himself. That's probably as good an analogy of romantic love as any.
I'd say this movie is as appealing to women as it is to men; after we watched it my girlfriend knocked me down and kicked me a few times.
The repeated chance encounters add something to the standard romantic comedy formula, as does the protagonist's continued willingness to take the girl's abuse. You get the feeling he doesn't quite know why he's taking it, and he doesn't particularly like it, but can't help himself. That's probably as good an analogy of romantic love as any.
I'd say this movie is as appealing to women as it is to men; after we watched it my girlfriend knocked me down and kicked me a few times.
After viewing this movie I thought, what was wrong with it? When it got to about 10 minutes of thinking I realized that this was a hopeless effort.
Honestly, if you can't give this film a 10 out of 10, what other movie deserves one? This film is the perfect mix of comedy, drama, romance, some of the best storytelling I've ever seen, and even some surprise action scenes! And what's best, it's universal. I'm sure some would avoid this film simply because it's Korean - but that's where you'd make a mistake.
This film makes sense to anyone who's a teenager or has been one (recently.) Both college students, the clumsy, laid back Gyeon-woo and "The Girl", a whimsical tomcat, make for one interesting couple for the main characters. And everything that they encounter throughout the film magically comes together in the end, and it's truly heartwarming. You'll laugh, you'll cry, no matter who you are. I guarantee it. It couldn't be any better!
Honestly, if you can't give this film a 10 out of 10, what other movie deserves one? This film is the perfect mix of comedy, drama, romance, some of the best storytelling I've ever seen, and even some surprise action scenes! And what's best, it's universal. I'm sure some would avoid this film simply because it's Korean - but that's where you'd make a mistake.
This film makes sense to anyone who's a teenager or has been one (recently.) Both college students, the clumsy, laid back Gyeon-woo and "The Girl", a whimsical tomcat, make for one interesting couple for the main characters. And everything that they encounter throughout the film magically comes together in the end, and it's truly heartwarming. You'll laugh, you'll cry, no matter who you are. I guarantee it. It couldn't be any better!
- stargunner
- 27. Okt. 2004
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- unplugandplay
- 4. Nov. 2004
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This is my afterword" maybe it's written more for myself, but please don't mind it and my lack in English too.
When watching movies we rarely know what to wait from them and the least we wait the film to affect us so hard that suddenly a completely new dimension appears to us, that the movie will make us to look on things and life from a different viewpoint, will make you to remember forgotten things. But movies like that exist, and this is one of them .
Thinking about this film I start to consider what the movie makers really want to achieve creating films and what is the task for a movie. Is it a picture movie with good cameraman's work, good acting , story or impressive special effects? These things are important ,but in my opinion, in a good movie the main is the message of it. I don't know if it is the director, the scriptwriter or the crew together who made this movie to touch the viewer, made him to look with a different look, who worked to make this film to deliver the message as it is, but I can say that they have achieved their aim.
This movie is humane. It's message and characters are humane. It has no meaning if the end of the movie is happy or sad - there is joy and pain both in it, because that's exactly how the life is.
I liked this movie. But it is impossible for me to rate it the same it's not possible for me to rate my own life.
This movie touched me. I hope that many others too.
When watching movies we rarely know what to wait from them and the least we wait the film to affect us so hard that suddenly a completely new dimension appears to us, that the movie will make us to look on things and life from a different viewpoint, will make you to remember forgotten things. But movies like that exist, and this is one of them .
Thinking about this film I start to consider what the movie makers really want to achieve creating films and what is the task for a movie. Is it a picture movie with good cameraman's work, good acting , story or impressive special effects? These things are important ,but in my opinion, in a good movie the main is the message of it. I don't know if it is the director, the scriptwriter or the crew together who made this movie to touch the viewer, made him to look with a different look, who worked to make this film to deliver the message as it is, but I can say that they have achieved their aim.
This movie is humane. It's message and characters are humane. It has no meaning if the end of the movie is happy or sad - there is joy and pain both in it, because that's exactly how the life is.
I liked this movie. But it is impossible for me to rate it the same it's not possible for me to rate my own life.
This movie touched me. I hope that many others too.
'Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo' (a.k.a. 'My Sassy Girl') is one of the most unconventional love stories I have witnessed in recent cinema. The storytelling is of the most sincere. There's no pretension. The comedy, drama and romance are very well balanced. There is no sex, not even a kiss, no one says 'I love you' and yet it turns out to be one of the most 'romantic' cinematic experience.
'Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo' moves at a smooth pace. Jae-young Kwak's screenplay and direction are fantastic. The dialogues are smart and the characters are richly developed and unique. The female protagonist's character remains enigmatic right until the end. Her name isn't even mentioned during the entire film. We see everything from Gyun-woo's point of view and Jae-young Kwak gives detailed insight of the characters and their relationships. There are so many beautiful moments in the film but I won't give out any spoilers. In addition, with the use of a lovely gentle soundtrack and cinematography, he beautifully demonstrates the wonderful locations. Even though I loved the way the Korean culture was portrayed, the story is pretty universal.
Newcomer Tae-hyun Cha leads the entire film. His performance is completely natural that it doesn't even feel that he was acting, let alone the fact that he was only new to films. His expressions, spontaneity, reactions and chemistry with co-stars are spot on. He is superb with the comedy and subtle in the dramatic scenes. Gianna Jun holds her own and does a fine job.
Overall, 'Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo' is a very well crafted film. It's a heartwarming poetic romantic adventure from start to finish. I know this sounds a bit corny but I'll say that it's a film that's close to my heart.
'Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo' moves at a smooth pace. Jae-young Kwak's screenplay and direction are fantastic. The dialogues are smart and the characters are richly developed and unique. The female protagonist's character remains enigmatic right until the end. Her name isn't even mentioned during the entire film. We see everything from Gyun-woo's point of view and Jae-young Kwak gives detailed insight of the characters and their relationships. There are so many beautiful moments in the film but I won't give out any spoilers. In addition, with the use of a lovely gentle soundtrack and cinematography, he beautifully demonstrates the wonderful locations. Even though I loved the way the Korean culture was portrayed, the story is pretty universal.
Newcomer Tae-hyun Cha leads the entire film. His performance is completely natural that it doesn't even feel that he was acting, let alone the fact that he was only new to films. His expressions, spontaneity, reactions and chemistry with co-stars are spot on. He is superb with the comedy and subtle in the dramatic scenes. Gianna Jun holds her own and does a fine job.
Overall, 'Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo' is a very well crafted film. It's a heartwarming poetic romantic adventure from start to finish. I know this sounds a bit corny but I'll say that it's a film that's close to my heart.
- Chrysanthepop
- 4. Aug. 2008
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My sassy girl is a movie kind of old indeed, I have it since it went out on DVD, because every movie I hear good comments I buy it, but honestly I didn't see this movie until yesterday, I saw the directors cut which is 15 minutes longer, so the movies reaches 2 hour 15 minutes, and there wasn't a single minute that I got bore, the movie is the perfect mix of comedy and romance, the comedy part doesn't seems to happen because of forced situations, they are more like things that could happen to your or me.
The movie is son engaging that I saw it yesterday and I cant stop thinking about it, honestly I'll see it tomorrow again with some friends, because people usually do not like to watch foreign movies thinking that only Hollywood makes good movies (and that is such a mistake).
The actors are cool, honestly in the beginning of the movie I tough common these 2 are the stars? but then you realize they are perfect, casue they seems to be 2 normal everyday people, not HOT STARS with perfects bodys (I ended loving that girl), the chemistry is perfect, the two of them blends together so nice that I could believe that everything that happens on the screen is real.
The Score, WOW, I already had to buy it, the music was like I was playing some Final Fantasy game, That means that every music you hear fits perfectly to the scene.
My only concern is the remake Dreamworks is doing, that scare me, doing a movie again just cause Americans don't like to watch movies with Asian people? bad very bad, I feel sorrow for them, I am glad I don't have that problem and I can watch this movie the way it was envisioned.
One advice: WATCH IT NOW!!!
10/10
The movie is son engaging that I saw it yesterday and I cant stop thinking about it, honestly I'll see it tomorrow again with some friends, because people usually do not like to watch foreign movies thinking that only Hollywood makes good movies (and that is such a mistake).
The actors are cool, honestly in the beginning of the movie I tough common these 2 are the stars? but then you realize they are perfect, casue they seems to be 2 normal everyday people, not HOT STARS with perfects bodys (I ended loving that girl), the chemistry is perfect, the two of them blends together so nice that I could believe that everything that happens on the screen is real.
The Score, WOW, I already had to buy it, the music was like I was playing some Final Fantasy game, That means that every music you hear fits perfectly to the scene.
My only concern is the remake Dreamworks is doing, that scare me, doing a movie again just cause Americans don't like to watch movies with Asian people? bad very bad, I feel sorrow for them, I am glad I don't have that problem and I can watch this movie the way it was envisioned.
One advice: WATCH IT NOW!!!
10/10
Disappointing.
I had great expectations for this one since I've read and heard about the buzz it made, and since Hollywood was interested enough to make a remake (and consequently spoiling it), I assumed this had to be the cream of the crop of Asian and moreover, Korean cinema. I recently watched the masterpiece "Hongryeon Janghwa", and I expected this one to be on pair or even better. I was way wrong.
I blame the extreme silliness, the lack of realism and the absurdity that sometimes showed the plot. It made me feel I was being awkwardly manipulated to make me feel touched and moved by this supposed-to-be tear-jerker. As the movie goes on, you have to increase your suspension of disbelief, to the point that you start to loose interest and empathy for the characters. I think a good and intelligently written drama doesn't have to recall on absurdity to effectively move an audience sentimentally. The male protagonist is just way too fag and soon you will be killing him by yourself, and what better describes the female one is "an alcoholic manipulative crazy bitch" whose only interesting thing is her physical appeal (and I dare anybody to tell me I'm wrong). The jokes aren't particularly funny, and besides two or three moments of good laughs, the comedy is quite tame.
It has however, some good sides that saves it of being a total waste (or shall I say bore?): it has some good plot devices, good narration, acceptable acting, you get to know a little about Korea, good direction and camera work and yes, a happy ending. The best thing (I think), is that this is not another Hollywood crap. This can certainly be refreshing to watch. I believe this movie had some potential to truly revolutionize drama since it has some interesting ideas, but the silliness and plot-holes turned the authenticity into crude manipulation. And I don't like to be manipulated that way.
For those who are looking for interesting Korean movies I'd recommend "Hongryeon Janghwa". Now this one is a movie that wants to play seriously. And where "Yeopgijeogin geunyeo" failed, "Hongryeon" prevails.
Cheers.
I had great expectations for this one since I've read and heard about the buzz it made, and since Hollywood was interested enough to make a remake (and consequently spoiling it), I assumed this had to be the cream of the crop of Asian and moreover, Korean cinema. I recently watched the masterpiece "Hongryeon Janghwa", and I expected this one to be on pair or even better. I was way wrong.
I blame the extreme silliness, the lack of realism and the absurdity that sometimes showed the plot. It made me feel I was being awkwardly manipulated to make me feel touched and moved by this supposed-to-be tear-jerker. As the movie goes on, you have to increase your suspension of disbelief, to the point that you start to loose interest and empathy for the characters. I think a good and intelligently written drama doesn't have to recall on absurdity to effectively move an audience sentimentally. The male protagonist is just way too fag and soon you will be killing him by yourself, and what better describes the female one is "an alcoholic manipulative crazy bitch" whose only interesting thing is her physical appeal (and I dare anybody to tell me I'm wrong). The jokes aren't particularly funny, and besides two or three moments of good laughs, the comedy is quite tame.
It has however, some good sides that saves it of being a total waste (or shall I say bore?): it has some good plot devices, good narration, acceptable acting, you get to know a little about Korea, good direction and camera work and yes, a happy ending. The best thing (I think), is that this is not another Hollywood crap. This can certainly be refreshing to watch. I believe this movie had some potential to truly revolutionize drama since it has some interesting ideas, but the silliness and plot-holes turned the authenticity into crude manipulation. And I don't like to be manipulated that way.
For those who are looking for interesting Korean movies I'd recommend "Hongryeon Janghwa". Now this one is a movie that wants to play seriously. And where "Yeopgijeogin geunyeo" failed, "Hongryeon" prevails.
Cheers.
- will_lloyd
- 1. Sept. 2006
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I heard that there will be a remake of My Sassy Girl, so as my subject say, GO WATCH IT NOW! This movie is so beautiful! The actors are brilliantly acted very well. The story is just plain, simple, it is my all time favorite movie! My sassy Girl is almost a perfect film, so I have no question why everyone who watched it, they liked it. My sassy girl is a classic, no not even it's co-Asian countries will remake or retain the power of this movie. This film is what you called "Exclusively for Koreans" so Hollywood, live this movie alone OK! But still, WATCH IT NOW! BEFORE Hollywood POISON THIS FILM!
10/10
10/10
- Fru_is_Insomniac
- 27. Apr. 2005
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Wow, this was a waste of time. A bad script, coupled with mediocre direction. Vastly overrated and not charmed by its leading or supporting cast.
The score and production design is bearable but does not make up for the irrelevant plot or ridiculous exposition that viewers are forced through.
Although this has an edge of historical significance in terms of the line of films that came after it, this film truly did not hold up to its time.
Not recommended.
The score and production design is bearable but does not make up for the irrelevant plot or ridiculous exposition that viewers are forced through.
Although this has an edge of historical significance in terms of the line of films that came after it, this film truly did not hold up to its time.
Not recommended.
I have to disagree,..
I'm absolutely in love with Korean films but have to say, I found this movie SO annoying. Don't get me wrong, I love an Audrey Hepburn film but the girl lead in this film is SO annoying (I know she's meant to be) and to rate her anywhere near Audrey's level,..is not worthy.
Now I'm a man who believes a woman should NEVER be hit. But I can't believe how much abuse this guy took from this "Sassy" girl and STILL chased her?! If the roles were reversed (say, My Sassy Guy) and it was the man abusing the girl,...well, I'm sure this film would of caused much rage from female viewers.
It's an hour too long and and treads over the same ground too much. The only Korean film I've seen to date that I haven't liked.
Big disappointment.
I'm absolutely in love with Korean films but have to say, I found this movie SO annoying. Don't get me wrong, I love an Audrey Hepburn film but the girl lead in this film is SO annoying (I know she's meant to be) and to rate her anywhere near Audrey's level,..is not worthy.
Now I'm a man who believes a woman should NEVER be hit. But I can't believe how much abuse this guy took from this "Sassy" girl and STILL chased her?! If the roles were reversed (say, My Sassy Guy) and it was the man abusing the girl,...well, I'm sure this film would of caused much rage from female viewers.
It's an hour too long and and treads over the same ground too much. The only Korean film I've seen to date that I haven't liked.
Big disappointment.
- planetofthetapes
- 5. Jan. 2007
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Saw this movie with absolutely zero expectations...was almost asleep and watched it at a friend's place to pass the time. To my surprise, while it is not the best movie, it is definitely one of my favorites of the year and one of my favorite comedies of all time. I hope I get a chance to see it again because apparently there are a lot of little subtle things in it that you don't see the first or maybe even the second time around.
I think some people get too caught up in the fact that the movie lacks realism, but I think that's what makes it all the wackier and funnier. I usually have a very low regard for Asian comedies, but this one was certainly worth watching. Absolutely hilarious but maintaining a touching side to it. The characters and situations are so interesting and absorbing that you tend to forget that you are being manipulated by all the sappiness.
I think some people get too caught up in the fact that the movie lacks realism, but I think that's what makes it all the wackier and funnier. I usually have a very low regard for Asian comedies, but this one was certainly worth watching. Absolutely hilarious but maintaining a touching side to it. The characters and situations are so interesting and absorbing that you tend to forget that you are being manipulated by all the sappiness.
This movie shot right to the top of my favorites of all time, at first I where a little uncertain about if I would enjoy a Korean movie, but it put all my expectations to shame and I where captivated through the entire movie. The next day I had to call my close friend and get her over to watch it too.
I've since seen it numerous time, both alone and with friends and I have yet to find a person who did not enjoy it as much as me.
I only wish I could have never seen it and experience watching it for the first time again.
I really can't recommend this movie highly enough and in my opinion it truly belongs on the IMDb top 250 list.
I've since seen it numerous time, both alone and with friends and I have yet to find a person who did not enjoy it as much as me.
I only wish I could have never seen it and experience watching it for the first time again.
I really can't recommend this movie highly enough and in my opinion it truly belongs on the IMDb top 250 list.
- Paul-Jennings
- 15. Dez. 2004
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I saw this movie with my girlfriend. I don't think we stopped laughing at it for a bit. I think this is one of the funniest movies ever. Everything from it made me feel happy. This has about the most well defined characters you'll ever see on film that are true to how they really are. I enjoyed this film so much. The girl was really cute, and she was mean and she was sweet. The guy wanted a girl and all he ever really found was this girl who was actually a guy. Then the movie got really sad. I couldn't believe why the girl was so sad, but that part made me cry. It ended up being a quest on trying to find out what true love is. Letting go is a really hard thing, but letting go of something else you've found when you find out how dear that really is to you can mean the entire world in the end. I love this movie... :)
- MusicalAnime
- 8. Sept. 2004
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I haven't seen such movie stıry is excellent director put up a great job and both lead actor and actress is perfect.This movie is a theatrical feast.The actor played his role like he is playing his life actress (really pretty girl) played like she was born to act this role.The story?Its perfect its the first time have seen lots of people laughing and crying at the same time.You may think these things cannot happen then watch it and experience a new kind of feeling. After i watch this movie i reconciled with my ex-girlfriend.This movie left great effect on me and many people i know i think you should have this movie on DVD and keep it, watch it whenever you feel like divorcing or breaking up.
- alij-34641
- 4. Dez. 2018
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I just finished the movie and it definitely is a feel-good movie. But, I am at loss to explain the high rating in IMDb as it is like any other good Jennifer Aniston or Sandra Bullock movie ( which means movie is great and you will enjoy it but the rating falls between 6 to 8).
The boy in the movie, Gyeon-woo, is a simple fellow with a lot of feminine traits (like he is the one who wants commitment, he is the one who is beaten up, is scared of parents n of bunking classes etc..)and the girl is very hot and sexy but utterly unfeminine!! She gets super drunk and pukes on people, hits the guy in jest and yeah, stands up for "social issues".
Gyeon-woo starts to have feelings for her and has a really sweet way of taking care of her. The girl just broke up with her boyfriend and starts to hang out with Gyeon-woo. Gyeon-woo realizes that she is hurt and sad but pretends to be happy in front of him. He wants her to be happy and takes care of her so that her sorrows hurt no more. They spent a lot of time together and most of their scenes are cute and funny and definitely not boring. The movie goes on like a romantic comedy till the last 30 minutes when it becomes super romantic but a bit too melodramatic/ unrealistic. But this is based on real life so maybe such things do happen.
My verdict is this is definitely a good watch..especially on a lazy day with your friends/ partner as you will enjoy it but be warned, its not the classic-type that the ratings project it to be...
The boy in the movie, Gyeon-woo, is a simple fellow with a lot of feminine traits (like he is the one who wants commitment, he is the one who is beaten up, is scared of parents n of bunking classes etc..)and the girl is very hot and sexy but utterly unfeminine!! She gets super drunk and pukes on people, hits the guy in jest and yeah, stands up for "social issues".
Gyeon-woo starts to have feelings for her and has a really sweet way of taking care of her. The girl just broke up with her boyfriend and starts to hang out with Gyeon-woo. Gyeon-woo realizes that she is hurt and sad but pretends to be happy in front of him. He wants her to be happy and takes care of her so that her sorrows hurt no more. They spent a lot of time together and most of their scenes are cute and funny and definitely not boring. The movie goes on like a romantic comedy till the last 30 minutes when it becomes super romantic but a bit too melodramatic/ unrealistic. But this is based on real life so maybe such things do happen.
My verdict is this is definitely a good watch..especially on a lazy day with your friends/ partner as you will enjoy it but be warned, its not the classic-type that the ratings project it to be...
- gayathry-vg
- 12. Apr. 2013
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I watched this film by mistake - I simply didn't ender the right saloon, but I don't sorry for that at all. Why you should watch it?
- it surely is different from the other films that you've watched lately
- the actors are young and they love playing, not like the spoiled Hollywood "wunderkinds"
- it's funny
- it's realistic /with real emotions and problems of the young people - no matter whether they are in Asia, Europe, or America/
- at least for this short time, you can feel something of the culture. I am sure, that you won't find the time for watching the movie lost and won't regret it, like I didn't.
- petya_kirova
- 28. März 2005
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Watched My Sassy girl as a big fan of Korean cinema and kdramas. Instantly recognised the lead actors as they're prolific actors in kdramas.
My Sassy girl has a pretty unique premise, and has very Korean humour. I do love how the film borders the bizarre and extreme, but also doesn't overdo the romantic side despite primarily being a romantic movie.
That being said there 2 things than Korean media typically does which I find especially frustrating in this movie. One is grotesque humour - don't watch this whilst eating. Two is the "x years later" trope. I find it very lazy writing, and unfortunately Korean movies and dramas do it A LOT. It also happens in My Sassy Girl, and it really feels like the movie unravels when it happens, I felt this was a 9/10 movie until the "x months/years later" crutch starts happening and the movie immediately ceased to be engaging to me.
Despite these shortcomings, the movie is definitely worth a watch.
My Sassy girl has a pretty unique premise, and has very Korean humour. I do love how the film borders the bizarre and extreme, but also doesn't overdo the romantic side despite primarily being a romantic movie.
That being said there 2 things than Korean media typically does which I find especially frustrating in this movie. One is grotesque humour - don't watch this whilst eating. Two is the "x years later" trope. I find it very lazy writing, and unfortunately Korean movies and dramas do it A LOT. It also happens in My Sassy Girl, and it really feels like the movie unravels when it happens, I felt this was a 9/10 movie until the "x months/years later" crutch starts happening and the movie immediately ceased to be engaging to me.
Despite these shortcomings, the movie is definitely worth a watch.
I was under impression that in a romantic comedy the viewer is supposed to like the leads. But both of the main characters are so unsympathetic they made me want to puke (the only part of the movie I could emphasize with). The man is a snivelling piece of snot, and the female character is basically defined by her obnoxiousness, which we are supposed to excuse because she's so cute. Just imagine a movie in which the gender roles where reversed, and the boy kept slapping and abusing his girlfriend? How would you expect that movie to end? Not with a loving reconciliation, that's for certain - more probably with the woman shooting her abuser - just look at the recent "battered wife" movies like "Enough" and "High Crimes".
The only audience that should find Sassy Girl appealing are S&M enthusiasts.
The only audience that should find Sassy Girl appealing are S&M enthusiasts.