First Ride (2025)

A Heart-Warming & Fun Ride You Shouldn’t Miss

As the film begins, Cha Eun Woo's character did warn us that it will be a sad story. But as it concludes, his character agrees, that maybe it was not that sad. And I couldn't agree more. This is one of the movies that will stay with me for a long time, and I couldn't have asked for a better start to my 2026 viewing experience.

I had been wanting to see this movie because of the cast in it. I think anyone who's familiar with Korean entertainment would have seen the cast members in more than one work, and know that individually they are a powerhouse. Together, they were even better. The story is about friendship, how it changes over time and about how friends struggle to find the "next time" to do something together as they grow up. It carefully, cleverly, humorously and tearfully shows us how that "next time" happens for these friends as they plan to go on a trip to Thailand.

I understood the plot twist early on - yet it left me in tears. Yes, it has elements and fun as you'd expect from stories about friendship (think: The Hangover) and at the same time you need to keep tissues handy (think: 20th Century Girl, Way Back Home, Soulmate etc. I don't want to give out spoilers, but a fair warning. Personally, I don't like to watch such movies, cause hits home on a personal level. But then I can't help how beautifully they have addressed heavy topics of loss, with a dash of humour and lots of heart.

Definitely a one-time watch for sure - you'd not be bored, and enjoy the ride. And the message: "next time" it is indeed vague, so value the present and make the most of it. This is definitely my mantra for 2026 - you'll know why when you see the film. I am not giving it a 10 cause its a masterpiece, but then again I found no faults, stories likes these are my weakness.

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Going to be one of my favs!!!

I started the movie with a smile and curious mind. It was so funny all along. There were hardly and moment that I didn't like. And each and every artist's delivery and usually their reactions were top notch. Suddenly the film got serious, I cried so bad for a movie after a long time. I'm a person who is up for anything if it includes my friends and it definitely touched my soft point, making me feel the characters every moment. I totally loved the film but I really wished that Cha Eunwoo's character would show up but nah it had to be a sad ending nothing can be done. Broke my heart into pieces yet loved it to every bit!! Great movie!! I wish such movies or series are made at least once or twice a year but with a happy ending.

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