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Just finished the movie. I think i am writing this more as a memento to myself than for reviewing it.THE STORY: interesting how it went. A girl that lost her boyfriend, a man that lacks purpose in life, as it is normal in that age. And then… chaos… a chaotic relationship, strange sado-maso funny moments… Two person linked so nice, great chemistry and a relationship that only both can comprehend.
A burden carried by her in her heart… how to forget a lost lover
?… a burden carried by him… how to make her forget him and make her happy?
To unite they must break… opposite feelings and behaviour and…
Maybe a tree will always wait for us…
ACTING: very good, completely centered in these two, Gyun Woo and the Sassy Girl.
MUSIC: how can anyone not love Canon in D composed by Pachelbel?!?!?
REWATCH: definitely! Especially the last 15 minutes, where such different moments and feelings come into place?
OVERALL: a bizarre feel-good story! But I love having this beautiful feeling of happiness after watching something that can stick to me as a little part of myself. Even better when rapped in a different story!
The end is almost perfect!
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A classic!
A story of loss, confidence, and fate.As heartwarming and heart breaking as "200 Pound beauty," which is a very sentimental Korean movie from the 2000s that I'd reccomend to any who likes this.
this story is well written and delivered by two actors who perform well in their roles. Story is tightly written not giving any hints until the very end while the first & second half display an girl in pain resulting in her over use of control and physical abuse to others & self. The boy is just another lost young man who gets ignited into life by this explosive girl who he grows to love. The final half is really the beginning for both characters, allowing fate to work its magic. Would I watch again? too many to see!
Ps. Cha taehyun looks a lot like actor Ko Jun and Kang Daesung combined, the lips.
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The film gave Jun Ji Hyun her stardom, and rightly so, for portraying the bizarre character "the Girl". She is violent, foul-mouthed, blunt and Jun plays her with gusto and charm. Our hero, Gyun Woo, is a somewhat ordinary guy who wants no trouble in life. Cha Tae Hyun is a natural comedic and never underplays or overplays a scene. The two have a zany dynamic that is endearing and natural, if not uproarious.
As the film progresses, we get a beautiful emotional undertone. It doesn't take away from the hilarious comedic action in the first half, nor does it slow down the pace. Through Gyun Woo's eyes, the Girl appears more and more human and we learn that she is actually very caring and moral. Deep inside, she hides a sadness that explains her crazy antics thus far.
You don't expect the film to give you so much heart, but it does to the point of tears. I have seen a lot of romantic comedies in which the angsty heartbreak (known as the "downfall") makes me feel like I'm watching two separate films. My Sassy Girl finds the balance between comedy and sentiment in a way that doesn't disappoint.
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My April Recommendation movie
Watched this for my Recommendation Challenge from 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕1221. Long time ago I watched this movie. Let's see will my score tank or stay the same or upgrade after the 2nd watch… Haha… Let’s talk movie…The story follows an ordinary college student, Gyeon-woo (GW), whose life changes after he meets a strange, bold, and unpredictable girl on a subway. After saving her from an embarrassing situation, GW becomes unexpectedly tied to her chaotic life.
GW is the ultimate "nice guy"—patient, slightly naive, and deeply loyal. And because of that, she starts dragging him into one unusual—and often hilarious—situation after another: making him follow bizarre rules, dragging him on odd dates, constantly testing his limits.
As their relationship grows, moments of comedy blend with touching scenes that reveal her vulnerability and his quiet devotion. Despite her harsh and “sassy” behavior, Gyeon-woo slowly realizes that she is hiding deep emotional pain from a past love she cannot forget.
The story ultimately explores love, healing, and destiny, showing how two very different people can find their way back to each other when the time is right.
That's pretty much the story without giving anymore spoilers.
What I like:
+ Sometimes old stories really leave some impression in our mind. Like this movie. Even though I’m not too remember the story, when I’ve rewatched it again, it still brings back memories from my past watch…
+ Rewatched & AI help me more understand the ending.
What I don’t like:
- Never really like how the girl treats GW, or how stupid GW is…
Overall rewatching this movie brings back some memories. But I think my score is gonna stay the same. haha…
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Funny movie which will pull at your heartstrings
This movie is popular for being a turning point in Korean Cinema, changing the usually "submissive" role of the female lead. Though I love that it challenged women's typical roles in movies, the behaviors the female lead exhibited throughout the movie would definitely be described as "abusive" instead of "quirky" by today's standards if the gender roles were reversed.The movie hits the typical rom-com checklist, providing laughs from physical comedy and hilarious situations, yet pulling at your heart-strings at the same time. It was funny and I would recommend to someone specifically in the mood for an early 2000s romantic comedy.
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Quality: 3/5
Enjoyability: 4/5
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The Hype Is Real
I had heard about *My Sassy Girl* for years, even before I properly started watching Korean films. It was one of those titles that kept coming up everywhere, almost like a cultural landmark. In my head, it felt similar to the impact *Boys Over Flowers* had across Asia, the kind of story that becomes so popular it gets remade in multiple countries and completely takes over pop culture.And honestly? After finally watching it, I understand why.
There’s something about this movie that just works. It’s chaotic, romantic, emotional, and unexpectedly heartfelt all at once. You really do have to watch it to fully get the magic, explaining it almost doesn’t do it justice. It balances comedy and emotion in a way that feels crazy yet natural, not forced, and the chemistry pulls you in before you even realize it.
And Jun Ji Hyun? She is just Korean royalty. Effortless. Whether she’s playing a wild, unpredictable character or delivering a deeply emotional scene, she radiates talent. There’s a presence about her that makes you unable to look away. She doesn’t just act , she owns every frame she’s in.
This movie deserves every bit of its hype. It’s iconic for a reason. If you haven’t watched it yet, trust me, it’s really worth it.
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I didn't like it as much as many reviewers - good not great
7/10 is my rating. This is a 2011 South Korean movie spanning 123 minutes.A young college man, Gyun-woo (Chae Tae-Hyun) spends his time hanging out with his friends, chasing girls and avoiding his mom’s attempts to set him up. One day he sees a girl (Gianna Jun) over the line while waiting for the train and saves her from tragedy. They board the train and he realizes she is very drunk. She makes a scene on the train insisting that a young guy move and offer his seat to an elderly gentleman. Gyun-woo thinks that he really does not like drunk girls. Things settle a bit and the girl drunkenly sways to the motion of the train while standing near the elderly man. Gyun-woo watches in horror as the girl begins to gag and it is apparent she is going to vomit. She tries to hold back but ultimately vomits all over the elderly man. Just before passing out she gestures Geun-woo’s way and calls him honey. No-one believes him despite his repeated denials and he winds up taking responsibility for her. He piggy backs her to the closest place she can sleep it off- a hotel. And that is the start of a rather crazy relationship.
Spoiler 🚨 So many people liked this movie that I gave it a shot. I did not think it was that good. They never seemed to really get together even in the end. The way she treated him was often just mean and her physical violence toward him was abusive. I understood a little why she was acting so crazy but her behavior toward him was inexcusable. Not meeting at the agreed time was rude and flakey. NI did like the twist where a relationship was revealed I was not aware of. I did not find it very funny. The ending left a lot up in the air. A mediocre movie.
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The classic everyone talks about
Watched this movie for the first time, and I must say I really enjoyed it. It's actually a really fun romcom with a backstory I didn't expect to make me so emotional. I can understand why some people might not like it or have different opinions but I think that if you don't take it too seriously and just try to have a good time it's really worth it. The chemistry was great, with a perfect performance from Jun Jihyun as I expected. As I said, I know it might be somewhat controversial for some people but if you have this movie on your watchlist I think you should give it a try.Was this review helpful to you?
Nonsensical and over-the-top
I get the appeal of an alpha FL/beta ML dynamic but this was not the way I wanted it to be done; the power dynamic was just way too one-sided and it made the relationship seem more physically and emotionally abusive than funny. Despite the ending (which was a nice touch) I felt like the female lead's personality was air-headed and high-maintenance to the point of being just downright unlikeable and annoying.The plot was actually quite fun for most of it (especially the way they met) but as the plot progressed it kind of lost me; it felt like there was no plot, and sometimes things happened that felt either nonsensical or unnecessary.
This is a light-hearted watch for sure but I'm not sure it aged well.
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I watched it again today to find out why I it was a so so movie for me before and checked if it will give me different feelings now.
Well, It's a good movie, but not a great one. It is still so so for me. Maybe because my expectations from a movie is the same as what Kdramas make me feel but for some reasons I just didn't feel that from watching this.
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The Jun Ji-hyun show
I'm hard to please on the love story front so that was great. So refreshing to get away from American movie tropes especially in the later parts of the story.>>>> Wanna die?
Jun Ji-hyun is so dorky I love it. Her superstardom begins here and would seemingly continue until the end of times. Sure she's mostly a trash person but she's somehow still endearing because her humanity shows through. Also most guys would just bail out with this kind of behavior but he doesn't because he likes her, and that's relatable.
Great ending, great movie, great story, maybe not ethically the best of morals here but it shows something very real.
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not bad, but not the best
I went into this without knowing or hearing a single thing about it, just that it had a well written story. I always love stories that wrap around and connect everything in the end. This movie in fact did that, but not in a very satisfying way. Until maybe the last 15 minutes, I thought they couldn’t be together because her parents didn’t like him. Then my mind was blown when I found out his aunt’s son was the same person from the beginning. I didn’t find it predictable, which in a way could be good - but I found it more random and doing too much instead. I wasn’t fond of how she had to forget her past lover in order to move on. I find that to be a bad moral of the story. To move past the loss of someone you shouldn’t try to forget them, but accept what had happened. Also a lot of her sass seemed to just be comedic relief and no actual relevance to the story.Was this review helpful to you?
