Love is a beautiful Thing
A romantic comedy at its best – thank you, Korea, for reminding us how love stories should be told. I mean, this movie is nothing revolutionary or new; it repeats a story already told a hundred times, but it is done in an honest and pure way that makes you remember what love is really about. It is more about friendship than about butterflies in your stomach.The main protagonist, Park Se-ri, is adorable in her silly attempts to find the love of her life. All the characters are cute and believable. I don’t know how modern students will react to it, but for me, as a 40-year-old guy, this movie was very nostalgic for my high school days. From my experience, the events in the movie are quite realistic.
The production of the movie was also great. I appreciate how much effort people put into making it. This is so much better than your average Netflix movie, but thanks to Netflix many will be able to enjoy it and be inspired to write their own love story.
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LOVE UNTANGLED
So...basically I was veryyy excited to see the movie because Cha Woomin was playing in it(he is one of my fav actors) but I would have wished that they shown his feelings for her, because I dont know if he didnt like her or like her.I liked that her boyfriend loved her smile but I think he deserves mooooree screentime, he even helped her getting together with her crush.
In the end, it was a big Suprise for me that Gong yo showed up. That was sooo random.
anyways this is just my opinion, it was a good movie but I wouldnt want to watch it again.
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20th century girl but with a happy ending
also was that a reference to coffee prince with gong yoo running a coffee shop ??Was this review helpful to you?
The film balances emotional depth with lighthearted moments, keeping the audience hooked throughout. The cinematography adds a soft and romantic touch, making every scene visually pleasing. While some parts felt predictable, the sincerity of the performances and the way the story unfolds make it a memorable watch. Overall, it’s a movie that leaves you with a warm feeling and a reminder of how love can find its way even through unexpected paths.”
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Ordinary but cute
There isn't anything special about the plot other than the female having curly hair and wanting to straighten it. The rest of the plot is quite a basic high school romance.Though I loved all the lead actors, it would have been better if a more age appropriate lead was picked to play a high schooler. Gong Myung did look aged opposite to Shin Eun Soo. Acting wise everyone did a great job.
Overall, I enjoyed the movie. It was cute but there's nothing exceptional about it sadly.
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Awww
Really cute - very simple story but I liked how they delivered it. There was a lull at the beginning, there's really no drama or anything at stake, the cinematography, the place and characters really are the highlight. Which is what the story is about anyway. It's like going on Google maps and zooming in to a specific place, this is what the story feels like.Just exploring and witnessing how someone else lives and their experiences. I had it playing in the background, not totally focused on it since there wasn't much going on at first. Although not such a bad thing because it was relaxing having it in the background then there was a point I began to enjoy and be engrossed in it.
I loved the last part so much, because we got to see the ML's perspective and that really added depth to the story. I had a different perspective of Gong Myung here, I feel like he got to show more depth somehow. I loved his crying scene in the hospital.
Both leads played their roles really well. I enjoyed watching them and Eun Soo is so natural. I especially loved how she acted out her emotions when they met again and how that little whimper she did. Such a tiny thing but it really conveyed a lot.
The timing it was set on didn't really make much difference other than add a nostalgic effect to the story which worked really well. It made it feel like a love stuck in time, in a good way. With the ML's background, Se Ri, her friends and Busan were made to feel like a safe, peaceful haven.
Anyway I enjoyed it more than I thought and glad I finished it with my attention span these days 🙈❤️ Oh, and the cameos were cute!
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Just be yourself Korean *Mia Thermopolis!
If you're interested in this movie, this is how I can describe it in one sentence!Don't expect some overcomplicated love drama or storyline, this is like any other coming of age movie with good writing and a feelgood vibe without any big problems. If I have to compare it to something, I'd say, this was like (LITTLE SPOILER INCOMING!!!) the "20th Century Girl" with Happy Ending.
The movie doesn't offer much, except a likable group of friends and a supporting family. I really liked the dynamic between Seri and her father! Everyone were great, and even tho the movie is 2 hours long, it was enough to develop their journey properly and see how close they are. They really did go for 100 miles for each other, and that was refreshing to see.
The chemistry between the cast is top-notch, Shin Eunsoo and Gong Myung didn't have a hard time to sell their romance, and the rest of the crew were on par as well.
"Love Untangled" doesn't go deep into their lives, especially Yunseok's side story with his dad, but I didn't feel we needed more, because that wasn't really the point of the movie, and I'm glad they emphasized that he knew everything about the message that Seri left, because it was weird at first, so props to the writer for not ignore it.
Overall: It's predictable plot, but we don't love these type of movies, because the story is complex, it's pure fun, especially if you're a 90s kid.
Lastly:
*How many of you understood the reference? It's from "The Princess Diaries" movie, because I feel like this was kinda similar to that, except, Seri is not a royal blood.
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YOUTH
A film making us reminisce, and feel the times of youth. Crushes. First loves. Fighting your insecurities. Gaining self-confidence. Being you.Shin Eun Soo is the star. She portrayed Park Se Ri as someone the general teenagers go through during the adolescence phase of their lives.
It was also nice seeing the Gong Yoo x Jung Yumi tandem again. I miss seeing them both in screen.
Sometimes, a simple and fluff film is all we need.
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I liked it. It was a good movie to watch
I cried so hard. I thought I would be getting a ktruama like 20th Century Girl, but it wasn't the case, so thank you, writernimm. All my tears started when he said, "I want to stay in Busan!"It was a good high school lover trope I liked it so much. The actors did well, as I am a huge fan of the leads, it was nice to see them in it
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A necessidade de não ser só sobre romance
Devemos abrir a pauta sobre a necessidade do final não ser apenas feliz nos doramas.Primeira parte do filme se inicia muito bem, a relação dos protagonistas é maravilhosa, gostei muito que eles se tornaram amigos, e não se odiaram, no qual não é comum em doramas.
Quando ela vai se declarar para o garoto, e percebe que esta pensando nele, é absolut cinema.
Porém, quando está tudo bem entre eles, já se beijaram (no qual foi linda a cena pq pareciam dois adolescentes), mas ainda falta 30 minutos, dá medo do que vai acontecer e se eles irão conseguir explicar.
E é exatamente isso que acontece, começa um drama em relação a familia do Yun Seok, e como o pai é agressivo, tudo bem ter esse vies do drama, mas deveria ter sido abordado ao longo do filme, com mais profundidade, e não algo do nada no final do filme, e que termina sem explicação.
Acredito que o roteiro pecou muito no final, tinha possibilidades bem mais promissoras, do que aquele final porco, em que depois de anos, ele volta, e a pede em namoro.
TEMOS que falar sobre os momentos de declaração de doramas serem mais pessoais, para que os amigos depois correndo ate eles? QUE SACO
No geral, o romance entre eles foi muito bem construído, e muito fofo de se ver, mas todo o restante da historia achei meio preguiçosa, melhore escritores
Sobre a atuação, gostei bastante!
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GRAAAN PELÍCULA
La historia en si no me pareció nada del otro mundo, el típico triángulo amoroso pero lo que viene después es lo relevante. Es una película muy bonita, con un gran mensaje para la generación de ahorita donde creemos que tenemos que cambiar para gustarle a los demás. La pareja principal me pareció muy linda y el ML era muy detallista. El cameo de Gong Yoo no me lo esperaba para nada pero amé. El vibe de toda la película es vintage y me recordó mucho a ‘Contestame 1988’. Fue una gran película de comfort para cerrar mi dormingo.Was this review helpful to you?
