Sweet & Sour (2021)

the plot twist didn't save it

reading the synopsis, it states "It is said to be a refreshing romantic comedy about the complicated relationships between three people who are experiencing different emotions."

well.... that was a lie.

starting on a bright note, the movie does try to partake in depicting modern day relationships and how cumbersome the balance between work and life is. however, the sort of comedy aspect of it was ruining the effectiveness of the story. the staff who acts as a cupid should've been funny but i found it redundant.

the cast did what they can and perfectly. the problem lies on the director and the writer. frankly, the romance between bo young and jang hyuk felt forced and unconvincing. to look at it in a different way, perhaps... it was meant to be that way. the romance between the two sparked so fast and says a lot about the ml's character. this guy got on my nerves on how he fails to take responsibility for his actions and instead gets mad because things turned inconvenient for him.... which is realistic.

both are flawed characters and i feel like da eun needed time for herself first before stepping into a new relationship. i do like the jaundice guy better than the ml tho. one thing that was concerning was how he literally looked for her number when he could've just asked someone in the hospital lol.

overall, this is not the worst movie out there. it just tried hard to be realistic but in the end its plot twist defied the movie's potential.

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Very True

I like the story and how it is presented, particularly the twist at the end. The character of Lee Kyung Young is like the personified thought that we battle with everytime we're presented with temptation. The story, plot and characters are very real, not like some dramas we watch where some scenarios are far-fetched. Since everyone can identify with the characters and the role they played, that twist in the plot made it very interesting.

I find the story very light and easy to watch. The support characters gave a bit of comedy -- the other patients in the same hospital room where Hyuk was confined and the boss in the large corporation was hilarious enough.

The lead actors were able to pull a more mature role compared to previous dramas they played. They portrayed it very natural.

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Too sour to enjoy

I get it- hectic work schedules will ultimately put strain on anyone, even to the most extreme workaholics. However it’s how you react to that work that reflects yourself as a person. What this movie seems to depict is that it’s not a romcom like what the description suggests, but a slew of poor decision making and mentality. I really like JKY as an actor, and props to him for making his character irritating to the viewer. As everyone highlighted, I was really caught off guard by the ending. They could’ve chosen to make the movie end on the sweeter note by having the female lead repair her relationship with her boyfriend, however it just made everyone seem more pathetic. It also seemed to derail the flow of the movie, it felt so abrupt and out of place- I was left reeling. Ultimately, I would watch the movie if you enjoy watching JKY, CSB, or Krystal, but sweet and sour is an ultimate waste of the immense talent of the cast.

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Conflicted

"Sweet & Sour" is a perfect title for the movie tbh. At moments, it's romantic but not really as the romance ends nowhere for both leads. I can feel they're both unhappy in the end, which is a shame because this should've been about healing a relationship or moving on.

As much as I don't hate the twist, I wish they didn't rely on it in the end like some satisfying resolution to a conflict that's actually was NOT solved at all. There are a lot of tropes that just weren't handled well, or rather there's no justification for using them. I think the ending ruins a lot of the conflict that the movie was supposed to resolve. So overall, it's not a bad movie, just the direction didn't make sense.

This MIGHT be a waste of time as there's no take away from it. How am I supposed to feel in the end? I don't know. It just feels wrong lol. Does anyone else feel that?

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THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL ROMCOM **

FIRST OF ALL. I was speechless after watching this LOL omg what in the world did I just witnessed?? I really didn't want to write a review but I think I have to , especially seeing all the negative reviews I saw here. Ok firstly, I love Soobin so I waited for this to come out and the cast is amazing, Jang Ki-yong, Krystal and Chae Soobin? WTH. Ok anyways, so it all starts off seeing a chubby guy (Lee Jang-hyuk) entering a hospital meeting a nurse called Da-eun and falls in love with her. We see them flirting and ending up together then he "LOSES weight" to become slim, and that's where the story changes. There is a plot twist but it's all revealed at the end of the movie, but I won't go much into it. I really really hated it when the male lead was getting shaken up by Bo-young and starts to cheat on Da-eun with her, like I felt so bad for Da-eun and there was PREGNANCY involved but they lost the baby (didn't say how), I think they aborted it or smth. But anyways, the twist at the end shows two perspective of both the female lead and male lead, both of them were "unloyal" to each other technically. But, I have to say that the male lead was mostly at fault here, he neglected her, cheated on her, even when he tried his best to accommodate to her, it wouldn't work out because he was tired from work. But even so he should still have taken better care and attention to her, that made the female lead change. Both of them "cheated" on each other, but I think that Da-eun "cheated" on him when their relationship was already over, like it had already fallen apart, so she took comfort in the other Jang-hyuk who she met. Even when her ex-Jang-hyuk came to his senses and tried to win her back again, it was already over, too late. And then we see him going back to Bo-young, wow what an ass actually. I couldn't give a rating for this movie because IDK HOW TO, like it actually did make me immersed the whole time I didn't even look away or check my phone, so I'll give it to them for this. The story, was unexpected like unexpected unexpected, could have ended it at the cliche reunion but it didn't, took a unique twist and that's fine. In a sense, both of them got their own happy ending. So I think it deserves a 9, not saying the story is bad, but it is unique and interesting, so it really doesn't deserve such a low rating. It is more mature in a sense, so I guess many people won't like it especially for international fans (according to MDL). Yea, but I enjoyed it. Props to the cast and their acting, story was unique and good too. Though there is also the emotional rollercoaster, like this movie is actually heartbreaking in a sense, but it depends. I felt like they covered up the heartbreaking melo part of this movie with the editing, music and romcom plot. Like I'm still heartbroken for Da-eun, even at the end, she looks confused and done. The title really portrays the movie so well, SWEET AND SOUR. Wow this was ACTUALLY SWEET AND SOUR

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Did someone say plot twist?!!!

"Sweet & Sour" could have been a better movie but sadly everything that makes it good is packed into the last 15 minutes. If "Got emm" was a movie, this would be it, but don't waste your time trying to guess what will happen. Sadly the twist at the end is the payoff for enduring the rest of the movie, which was a struggle for me. The majority of this movie is about a bad relationship, but we don't get a chance to really fall in love with the couple or the characters first so it was hard to care and not just be frustrated at the repetitive problems and fights. It honestly felt like a waste of actors that I normally really like and that's the most disappointing part.

I am a fan of Chae Soo Bin (since I am not a Robot), but I felt cheated out of getting the chance to actually get to like Da Eun. In the beginning her weirdness is interesting but once the story focuses on the relationship everything is about Jang Hyuk's new job and changing perspective and as much as I like Jang Ki Yong he is not likable in this role at all. Yes, both actors do a decent job with showing a "realistic" relationship but they don't have the chemistry nor are they interesting enough to keep the story engaging. Krystal as Bo Young is meant to add some exciting rivalry and chemistry to the story but her performance was too one note for me. In this case the character seemed better written than acted out. She wasn't horrible but I was far from impressed.

The one high rating I have for this drama is rewatch -ability. Once I saw the end I wanted to watch it all again from the beginning with a new perspective. Unfortunately, the majority of the movie would still be mediocre. The retro synth music makes it even cheesier. Also, it's really hard to make scenes interesting when so many of them require reading text messages.

Overall I get why this movie would be popular and highly recommended but that doesn't mean it's good. There are certain things that are never explained (like why was the mysterious wingman constantly messed with the lights lol) and too many work is sooo hard scenes, but by the end I didn't regret watching it and could appreciate the writing more, plus I'm curious about the book it's based on. Maybe if this was a drama instead we could have gotten to know and like the characters enough to make the plot have a stronger impact but this movie felt like it was rushed AND like it dragged simultaneously. With a title like Sweet & Sour I expected this to be less bland.
Still, maybe with different expectations, this movie may suit your taste. I'd prefer more spice!

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Not a romantic comedy at all!

I did not like this show. No where was it a romantic comedy or even close to what they showed in the trailer.

The guy was a total creep for what he did to her. Looks like she never changed because she is taking another guy to the same places she went with the ex. Also buying the same shoes as she did for the jerk! Also, she is dating someone with almost the same name! Sad that the cycle started all over for her. I feel bad for the new guy because he seemed sweet and does not realize he is a stand in for the last guy. The ex could not decide who he wanted in the end and was a shallow jerk. But on the other hand she was no better.

Acting was good! I have seen the two mains in other shows and liked them both. That was one of the only thing I liked about this movie.

If this is what modern relationships are like... PASS! I feel sorry for people. No loyalty at all! I guess I am just a bit old fashioned.

Rewatch? Nope and if I do it will be a VERY VERY long time.

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What Real Life Relationships are “Sweet and Sour”

First and foremost I feel a lot of k-drama viewers want that ROM-COM happy feeling, happy ending for it to be considered a great K-drama. So if that’s how you feel a k-drama should be in your book than that’s completely understandable and you will probably miss out on a great “real life” everyday sort of vibe from this movie.
All the actors brought each of their characters personalities and feelings out great.
If you’ve ever been in a relationship where it’s on the outs and meet someone unexpectedly that sort of “fills in or starts to replace” what you’ve been missing or need in life . Than you will completely understand Chae Soo-bin’s character Da-eun, she’s the one most audiences will side with first. She portrayed a girl who just wants to be loved and can easily be loved.
Than theirs Krystal she really made it hard to dislike her, she was funny with out really trying to be funny if that makes sense. It’s not like she was trying to steal someone else’s boyfriend either because she really didn’t know.
Finally that brings us too Jang-Hyuk who I thought was the same person the whole time until the last 5 mins than I was like “ooooooooooo that’s why” 😂 any film that can “mind F@#$” you until the end is always going to be a 10 in my book. It’s like a great magic trick ..even though most won’t admit they think magic is cool 😎 but you will still be amazed if the trick is good.
My final thoughts are I honestly see “Sweet and Sour” being “real life problems and relationships” to everyday people who are to busy for each other or have that temptation from other suitors. Even though none actually cheated in the film it’s the whole trust and temptation that really can ruin a relationship and how easy someone else can step in if your not careful and cherish the one you truly love.

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J'en entendais beaucoup parler, Netflix en faisait sa publicité, je me suis dit je vais le tenter.

Bravo pour l'histoire, et la façon dont c'est mené. On se laisse embarquer, et la surprise a été totale pour moi à la fin.

Mais... Malgré l'histoire et son rebondissement, je n'ai pas trouvé le film renversant dans sa globalité.

Les acteurs sont bons, mais sans plus, je n'ai pas réussi à être embarquée.

Et l'histoire en elle même, je n'en retiens au final que le rebondissement. Du reste, il ne me reste pas grand chose, à peine un battement de cœur, ou même un sourire.

Ce n'est pas un mauvais film, mais ce n'est pas celui qui restera, pour moi, le plus marquant de l'année.

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Se perder um táxi, pode esperar pelo próximo. Se perder uma pessoa, é para sempre.

Sweet and Sour definitivamente me surpreendeu, de formas que eu não esperava. Se você, tanto quanto eu, adicionou esse filme a sua lista antes mesmo de ser lançando esperando uma doce comédia romântica que nos roubaria algumas risadas e sorrisos. Bem, cara amiga, nos deparamos com a dura realidade.

O filme conta a história de um casal, o Jang-hyuk (Jang Ki Yong) e a Da-eun (Chae Soo bin), ela é uma enfermeira temporária que trabalha até altas horas num hospital, e ele é um engenheiro que acabou de ser contratado por uma empresa grande. Com essa contratação, começam a vir problemas para o casal, primeiro apresentado de uma maneira doce e gentil. Até mesmo a história dos tênis, guarde esse detalhe, que nos trará para um plot twist.

Tendo que ir á Seul para seu novo emprego, Jang-hyuk faz algumas mudanças, tanto que decide comprar um carro e alugar um apartamento na cidade. No seu primeiro dia de trabalho conhece a Bo-yeong (Krystal Jung), contratada no mesmo tempo que ele, e consequentemente sua parceira de equipe, consequentemente porque os dois no início se odiaram, logo foi criada uma rixa, já que os dois estavam tentando se sobressair mais que o outro.

Como em todo filme, a rixa não durou muito, já que ele logo começou a sentir pena da personagem e se alinhou com ela, ainda porque os dois faziam um trabalho ótimo juntos e eram parabenizados por isso. Mas ao mesmo tempo que isso acontecia, a relação de Jang hyuk e Da-eun desmoronava, o homem estava cada vez com menos tempo para a namorada passando noites em claro na escritório com Bo-yeong em ordem de terminarem seus projetos rápidos. Ele voltava a casa de Da-eun toda noite mas quando chegava estava exausto do trabalho e não conseguia dar atenção para a namorada.

Da-eun o pediu para trocar a lâmpada, mas Jang kyuk por estar exausto, como sempre, esqueceu e não trocou. Agora, vamos passar para a parte mais polêmica do filme, no filme temos um senhor que trabalha na mesma companhia de Jang hyuk, vamos chamá-lo de "B", já que eu não achei o nome dele no filme. O B sempre apagava as luzes no prédio, enquanto o Jang hyuk e a Bo-yeon estavam lá trabalhando no projeto, no primeiro momento, acho que todos pensamos que ele estava tentando juntar os dois, porém, depois por meio de algumas outras falas vemos, ele desligava as luzes para indicar que o expediente tinha acabado, sinalizando para o Jang hyuk ir para casa, voltar para a Da-eun. Depois ele também diz, "coma arroz, não hambúrguer", e numa das cenas seguintes ele aparece comendo hamburguer com a Bo-yeong. Meu chute é que esse B, representava a consciência de Jang hyuk que sabia que aquilo não era certo e que ele deveria voltar para casa, e trocar a maldita lâmpada.

E então Da-eun nos dá a notícia que está grávida, e o Jang hyuk como a maior parte do filme, não faz nada a respeito e apenas nos dá raiva e vontade de lhe meter um pouco de noção, ele não dá o mínimo de apoio á ela. E fica bravo por levar o lixo para fora, e então a Da-eun fala uma das coisas mais marcantes desse filme e mais condizentes com a realidade "Eu também estou cansada e quero dormir. Mas ainda sim quero passar tempo com você." (essa frase não foi a exata do filme mas esse foi o sentido). Mesmo ela também passando turnos gigantescos no hospital, e mesmo estando cansada e grávida, ela ainda queria passar tempo com o Jang hyuk, uma prova que mesmo com tudo, ela ainda amava ele.

Como um erro miserável, copiado diretamente de Friends, Jang hyuk chama Da-eun de Bo-yeong, ele fala "Minha linda Bo-yeong" para piorar. Seria melhor ter errado no casamento como o Ross, do que falar isso para sua namorada grávida. Claramente, eles tem uma briga enorme com Jang hyuk deixando Da-eun na porta de sua casa sozinha e indo embora, nos próximos takes somos sugeridos que Da-eun sofreu um abortou ou talvez abortou por decisão própria, isso percebemos quando ela volta a fumar.

Bem, para simplificar o resto, Da-yeong devolve o anel que Jang-Hyuk tinha dado a ela, eles ficam longe, ele dorme com a Bo-yeong, e ainda tem uma viagem de fim de ano que eles também tinha realizado no ano passado, e que Da-eun não cancelou, aí Jang hyuk recebe um tapa de realidade e vê que ama mesmo é a Da-eun, de um jeito bem escroto. Mas ela foi na viagem com outro, é aí que vem nosso plot twist.

As primeiras cenas do filme nos foram apresentadas como o passado dos dois, como Da-eun conhecendo Jang kyuk que na época era mais gordinho, eles se conhecem no hospital e acabam se apaixonando, ela o chama para a casa dela e as coisas vão evoluindo aos poucos, e então quase no fim do dito flashback, Da-eun dá um par de tênis a ele e então ele começa a correr e diz que vai emagrecer, então corta e mostra nosso Jang hyuk correndo com o par de tênis velhos e iguais aos dado a Lee Jang kyuk nos flashbacks. Porém descobrimos que ao invés de um par de tênis, existem dois. Enquanto Da-eun estava com Jang kyuk ela conheceu Lee Jang kyuk, internado no hospital com hepatite, do tipo não contagioso, ela estava grávida na época e bem emocional e por isso começou a se apoiar no Lee Jang kyuk como uma muleta, para seu relacionamento que não estava mais funcionando, e talvez pelos nomes parecidos ou pela gentileza que ela sentia falta, Da-young começou a se aproximar mais dele depois do término, e ele trocou a lâmpada.

As realidades de Jang hyuk e Lee jang hyuk batem literalmente de cara, quando os dois se esbarram no aeroporto onde Jang hyuk estava indo encontra a Da-eun e onde Lee Jang hyuk estava COM Da-eun, os dois caem e ela vai ajudá-los. Da-eun acaba indo embora sem falar com o Jang hyuk mas lhe dá um olhar, que deixa claro, que mesmo que ela não tenha o superado ainda, não vai voltar para ele. O que eu acho maravilhoso.

Então Jang hyuk surta, ele começa a se perguntar onde tudo deu errado, e começa a pensar em vários momentos sem conseguir entender, e acho que até o último minuto do filme ele não entende que não foi apenas um daqueles momentos, foram todos deles juntos. Ele volta até a Bo-yeong que está na festa de despedida do trabalho deles (suas ideias foram usadas e depois eles foram descartados) e diz que a ama e tenta dar o anel da Da-eun para ela. Mas ela diz que não pode aceitar, já que nesse momento ficou óbvio, ela só queria se divertir nada mais ela diz "Ainda não" e logo depois o filme acaba. Não sabemos o que aconteceu com esses dois, se eles ficaram juntos depois ou não.

Minha opinião é que não, eles terminaram separados e ele teve relação atrás de relação onde o mesmo acontecia. Agora vamos a frase de título, que foi dito pelo senhor B, é uma frase para se refletir sobre o filme, táxis passam todas as horas, mas pessoas, na hora que você perde uma, acabou.

Reflexões finais e minha opinião:

O filme tem quase duas horas de duração, o que durante vários momentos o torna demorado e entediante, durante vários momentos me peguei olhando quantos minutos demorariam para acabar. Sweet and sour mostra uma situação real, que é extremamente semelhante com os casais modernos da realidade. Conta uma história que já aconteceu muitas vezes, com várias pessoas diferentes. É um filme real, não-fantasioso, sem floreios que representa a realidade na sociedade que vivemos, não é um filme adolescente de romance o que pode decepcionar muitos, mas é um filme que surpreende por não ser o que esperavamos.

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Deveria se chamar amor&furia

O drama mostra sem filtro a realidade do relacionamento e suas fases diárias com escala do doce ao amargo. O personagem Jang interpreta sem pudores um namorado dedicado que com tempo apronta tudo que foi possível até enfeitar a relação totalmente com sua até então namorada Daeun, que tem seus dilemas e frustrações no trabalho e no relacionamento.
O relacionamento passa pelo período doce com toda a sorte abrasadora de paixão e com tempo aparece faltas de tempo, distância, muito trabalho e muito trabalho até mesmo outras pessoas, nessa fase entram os personagens Boyeong e alguém mais que fará corações frustrados encontrarem conforto momentâneo ou quem sabe para todo sempre!
Realmente em várias partes me vi passando as mesmas coisas ou lembrei de estórias vivenciadas pelas pessoas a minha volta, a forma que foi colocado até parece dar um lapso no tempo a ponto de querer imaginar se algo fosse feito diferente será que o fim seria também?!
Assistam muito bom !!!

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