This review may contain spoilers
This drama is a cherished gem, gleaming softly like a secret I hold close to my soul
I love everything about this drama. It’s honestly a masterpiece....acting, the directing chemistry between the leads. I’m also obsessed with their voices lol It feels like every character here actually makes sense and acts like a real human beingI’m honestly in love with this drama It makes my summer in July 2025 feel extra special
Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best K drama
This drama started really slow. The ML is slow and shows no emotion in the beginning. But FL is so lively - this scenario is very typical in most Asian dramas.I initially skipped the first 2 episodes, not understanding the purpose of the drama. But after the ML and FL formed an alliance to make the movie, the drama became so interesting to watch as the ML grows in his emotion and frees himself from the past and just live his life one day at a time.
The entire premise of this drama is that true love is worth everything that it demands of us. It makes life worth living even through the heartache of loving someone who is dying. It doesn't make sense but it's better to love and lost than to not love at all.
The writing is so good that as a parent, I totally empathize with the FL's father. As someone who had changed through the power of love (various forms of it), I can understand that love is everything: it hurts, it elevates, it is transformative. Without it, I am not complete. I was born to love and through it, I became a better person than I was before I found it.
The other aspect of this drama is the story of an undervalued person who is seemingly worthless because she is dying. Death doesn't define our quality, our dreams, and our story. Everyone deserves a chance to realize her dream regardless of her physical/emotional ability. We all can learn from each other. Never underestimate the quality of any human.
I also like the theme of redemption. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. We can all learn to forgive each other. Forgiveness allows us to collaborate and do great things.
I don't like sad stories. But some how this story is very elevating and enabling. Yes, I did shed some tears. But there was laughter too. There was a feeling of joy to understand that people die, but as long as we love, our lives are better through experiencing it truthfully and fearlessly.
People say that the last eps drag out for no purpose. I feel it does have a purpose: it allows me time to say goodbye to a beautiful love story. It's a soft landing. It enables me to feel that death is slow and not so terrible after all.
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
A Quiet Tale About Living, Loving, and Letting Go
A soulfully beautiful drama that grips your heart from the very first episode and never quite lets go.From the beginning, Our Movie sets up a heartbreak that feels inevitable, yet you can’t help but watch, knowing it’s going to hurt. It’s a story that celebrates life, told from the perspective of someone who doesn’t have much time left but still chooses to make the remaining days meaningful. It reminds us how the little things we take for granted can mean the world to someone else. This is the kind of show that’s designed to stay with you; heartbreaking, soul-wrenching, and deeply human.
The writing is consistent and precise. The characters are crafted with care and stay true to themselves till the very end, never once feeling out of character. The relationships between the leads, feel authentic and lived-in. We know from the start that their love is doomed, but we still take that journey with them, smiling, laughing, and eventually crying as their story unfolds. The world of filmmaking within the drama is another highlight. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process; the struggles, teamwork, and quiet passion of the people who make movies. The relationships among the crew almost feel like a family, bound together by both their project and the looming tragedy. Every dynamic is thoughtfully written and executed.
Namkoong Min is exceptional, as always. He completely embodies his character; the cold, rational man who falls in love despite knowing it can only end in heartbreak. His portrayal feels raw and grounded. Jeon Yeo-been delivers a good performance, though I’ve seen stronger ones from her. It’s interesting because the terminally ill character usually has more opportunities to shine emotionally, yet Namkoong Min’s performance often outshines hers. She has powerful moments, but not all of them land as deeply as they could have.
I both love and hate the ending. I love that the male lead’s journey ends on a note of hope. For someone once cynical and closed off, it’s beautiful to see him move forward while keeping her memory alive. It’s poetic and bittersweet.
But I hate that the show doesn’t show the female lead’s death. The most memorable sad endings are the ones that allow us to say goodbye, to grieve with the characters. Our Movie builds toward that emotional release but never truly delivers it. By not showing her death, the ending feels slightly incomplete, less impactful than it could have been.
Another downside is the lack of realism. From casting a terminally ill woman as a movie lead to everyone agreeing to go along with it, and the doctors allowing her to continue, it stretches believability quite a bit. But then again, this isn’t the kind of story you watch to nitpick logic. Our Movie is meant to be felt, not analysed.
Despite its flaws, it’s a soulfully beautiful drama that leaves you with a deeper appreciation for life than you had when you started watching.
Was this review helpful to you?
this feels like a movie in a movie itself. the cinematography is phenomenal, the ost is heartbreaking. low rewatch value because i can not let myself go through the insane heart break that this kdrama leaves me. one of the best kdrama of 2025. thank you for letting me live another day, thank you for letting me see this kdrama
Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
Life Is a Movie, and We’re Just Playing Our Part: Our Movie Episodes Final Thoughts
Da Eum leaves a message for Je Ha, urging him to stay strong and to treat every movie as their own love story. Je Ha deeply misses her after this message. Even though the series did not receive widespread praise, its emotional and inspiring story could have made it sensational, like Guardian, Lovely Runner, Queen of Tears, and Marry My Husband. Despite this, I rate it a 9 out of 10.The series Our Movie always aims to give emotional support to a terminally ill patient who dares to dream big. Although her life was short, the moments she experienced were better than what years might bring.
Now, as the series concludes on a hopeful note, the people who helped Le Ha and Da Eum make the movie possible created an emotionally compelling story that may live forever. Their actions help make this moment memorable for everyone. The episode opens with an emotional tone. Da Eum and Je Ha cherish their remaining time together, acutely aware that with the movie’s conclusion, their world will shift. As the end of filming approaches, excitement buzzes among the crew and Seoyeong.
The shooting of Love in White wraps up with lively celebrations and memories that will last a lifetime.
After filming ends, Je Ha and Da Eum plan a date to commemorate the joy and love the project brought them and others, especially Je Ha. Seyeong, meanwhile, returns to her old, vibrant self and embraces life fully. All the crew members feel the lasting impact of Da Eum’s cheerful spirit, even when she endured pain during filming.
The movie’s premiere happens, and, of course, Da Eum doesn’t get to see it. The movie turns out to be the best movie for the crew and Je Ha. Things go back to normal, and once again, Je Ha starts to see life in a new light. The episode ends with each member of the movie moving on and rekindling their lives to be like Da Eum. Before the last episode is shot, Da Eum says a special goodbye to all her close ones: her father, her best friends, and Le Ha.
Was this review helpful to you?
Amazing Story Carried by Soulful Performances
What makes Our Movie an exceptional drama is the masterful performance of Namkoong Min. For me, he is the most talented actor, and he never fails to impress. While the plot is straightforward, it is made profoundly powerful by the compelling performances of the cast. Namkoong Min and Yeo Been are the absolute anchors of this story, and they both deliver truly phenomenal work.Despite its slow and deliberate pace, the drama’s stunning production and cinematography kept me completely captivated, allowing me to watch the entire series in one sitting. I was immediately drawn into their early interactions, watching the gradual, believable development of his feelings for her.
The second half is a true tearjerker. Even with the tragic ending hanging over the story from the beginning, the hope you feel for the characters never fades. What I loved most about this show is the purity of their romance. Free from the usual villains and tired love triangles, the drama allows the audience to fully invest in the main characters' growth and relationship without distraction. It was also a beautiful touch to see the people around Lee Da Eum transform for the better, a testament to the show's focus on character development.
Was this review helpful to you?
Our Movie (2025): A Story of Pain, Hope, and Humanity in Its Purest Form
Our Movie (2025) is one of those rare works that not only tells a powerful story but also truly touches the viewer’s heart. The actors have immersed themselves in their roles so deeply and brilliantly that every scene feels alive. But what truly sets this series apart is the stunning performance of the lead actress.She portrays a terminally ill patient with such depth, honesty, and emotion that it’s impossible to look away. For me—someone who has personally encountered this illness up close and had a loved one suffer from it—watching her performance was more than just a cinematic experience; it felt like a part of my life had come alive again. The pain, the hope, the fear, and those brief moments of joy were all present—in her gaze, in the tremble of her voice, and in her simplest gestures.
The setting and storytelling of the series are also crafted with such artistry that the viewer is instantly drawn into the heart of the narrative. The lighting, the music, and the scene composition are beautifully synchronized with the soul of the story to create a real and unforgettable experience.
Our Movie is not just a series; it’s an emotional journey into the depths of humanity. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a deep, honest, and human work.
Was this review helpful to you?
A poetic heartbreak but still beautiful story.
I genuinely wish I could rate our movie more than the limit. To say this show was breathtaking is an understatement. Our movie truly moved me in a way that was surprisingly not unexpected since it was made clear from the beginning that Daeum would eventually pass away. Even while knowing this, we as viewers still decide to invest in this series simply because of the lead: Lee Daeum. She is just so full of life even when it hasn't been the nicest to her. Another thing about this series is that I found that there is simply no villain. Depending on your perspective, of course, you find that everyone has their own bad and good side, but that it just makes them human. Lastly, I genuinely don't think I could find the right and true words to describe entirely how this show made me feel, and as said in the show, "There's a warm moment at the end of every film, where it reads the names of everyone involved. Until that final moment arrives, movies, like life, race tirelessly toward the ending. And sometimes... Just when we think the ending is here, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨."Was this review helpful to you?
Was this review helpful to you?
A masterpiece ?
this one was so emotional, I was crying all the time but the last episode make me feel that deep pain that u experienced when losing someone very important to you, someone you loved alot but you know that he doesn’t want u to suffer and be depressed so u need to heal yourself and continue your life for him .everything about this k drama is so good , the acting was amazing, and it is my first time to write review but this drama make me want to tell everyone about how amazing it was💙
it will be always in my heart
Was this review helpful to you?
Worth every single tear I shed for it!!!
Hopeful, beautiful, painful, heartwarming, classic, and real—no single word encapsulates the experience of this drama. Knowing the ending didn't diminish my resolve to dive in; in fact, I'm grateful I did. From the storytelling to the directing, the acting, the dialogue, the characters, the cinematography, and the OSTs, everything screams cinema!This melodramatic story follows a terminally ill girl who pursues her dream of becoming an actress. She crosses paths with a once-famous director on hiatus. Together, they embark on a journey to make a movie: her first, and likely last, and his comeback. The storytelling is deliberate, neither rushed nor sluggish, allowing you to savor each episode quietly. It's a delicate dance of words and emotions, where every story, character, line, and event unfolds with grace.
"Jeon Yeo-been's portrayal of Lee Da-eum was nothing short of amazing. Her character was a beacon of positivity, embracing life despite her illness. She remained hopeful, bright, and vibrant, a character you'd root for, and one that both hurts and warms you.
Namkoong Min's portrayal of Je-ha was equally perfect. His nuanced acting shone through, expressing so much with subtle gestures and expressive eyes. He didn't overact but delivered a complex character. Je-ha was often gloomy, yet he wasn't purely cold or warm; he was both, with his own shortcomings.
The other characters were also excellent, with a special mention for Seo-young. She was flawed but complex, eliciting both love and frustration. Yet, her character underwent the most realistic development. These characters elevated an already amazing show, making it even more beautiful."
"The romance in this show was beautiful. It was a slow, yet not too slow, burn, mutual and delicate. The romance had a distinct Melo touch, as two people meet to make a movie and slowly fall for one another, all while one of them is facing a terminal illness. The emotions that come with that kind of love story are palpable.
The chemistry between the leads was the cherry on top. They had a subtle, beautiful, and natural chemistry that flowed through even the smallest scenes and conversations. It felt effortless, yet deeply moving.
The ending... Even with just the synopsis, you could have an idea of what's coming. You think you've emotionally prepared yourself, but then you realize you've become too attached, and you're not ready. We're literally experiencing the same emotions as the characters. You know the end is near, and you think you're ready, but when it arrives, you realize you weren't, and you're already in too deep.
The ending was exactly as expected, and it still crushed me, as I knew it would. But what truly matters is the journey, right? Overall, this drama is beautiful, painful, yet beautiful. It's the kind of show you get lost in, savoring it slowly, a step at a time. You get attached to the characters and their stories, appreciating the beauty in every moment.
I wholeheartedly recommend this show to those looking for amazing storytelling, acting, and everything in between. Yes, it's sad, but it's definitely worth it. At least, it was for me."
Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best melodramas I've seen for the past decade
The subtle gestures and microexpressions of the leads (particularly Nam Goongmin) are just stunning and perfectly timed. Cinematography and OST also fit so well with the intensity of emotions.Plot is very much cliché and we expect the angst so not much surprises on how it progressed - but it's the delivery of lines, flowy dialogue and the execution of scenses, it's such an art.
Nam Goongmin never disappoints - he may seem monotonous but the development of his character while taking the courage to love is something to look forward to in every episode. Jeon Yeobeen's also a natural - she still got moee to give especially with the comedic timing but she gave justice to the terminally ill character.
I rarely finish kdrama episodes without much skipping - since this is a slice of life / slowburn type, made me enjoy every moment of it (up to the point of pushing me to finally create an acct here after yeaaars).
Was this review helpful to you?
