The entire movie felt light like a musical, and then to see that final scene was really jolting to me. I understand that scene's probably more close to reality, but I just felt it was too shocking. It didn't match the rest of the movie. I felt at least they could have saved one character to hold some kind of hope for the future, like the little kid who was also interested in tap would've been a good idea... Loved the movie, but I felt really stunned honestly.
In case any Let's Eat fans are interested, the Let's Eat 2 cast filmed a short variety show that had them tour around Europe and actually eat showing their real reactions, plus its English subbed! It's called "Let's Eat with Friends" :D
Unless I watched it wrong, this movie leaves room for viewer interpretation of the ending. This is what I got…
That would make sense about the girl in white. Honestly, I just assumed he died and was just having flashbacks of happier times with his daughter. I think this because the girl warned him that eventually the whole village was going to eventually die. And especially him, since he disturbed the Japanese man by trying to kill him. (Also, were the shaman and the Japanese man working together to frame the girl in white? Why would the shaman perform an exorcism against the Japanese man if they were working together? It seemed pretty powerful in the movie... Or maybe the Japanese man was being attacked elsewhere by the girl?)
Unless I watched it wrong, this movie leaves room for viewer interpretation of the ending.
This is what I got from the ending, but if there's any other interpretation or some detail I missed, I'd like to hear it! I think the shaman was working together with the Devil (Japanese man), since they both had the same type of camera and the shaman took photos of the dead family in the very last scene. Plus, you saw the supposedly burned/lost photographs all spilled out from a box in his car. My guess is the shaman became violently sick when in the presence of the girl in white was because his own filth and evil was reflected back to him because she was either an angel or some kind of opposing being to his. Anyone else's thoughts on this?
I MUST SEE THIS, RAW OR SUBBED. From the few trailers I've seen, I think it will recapture the same essence and heart touching moments from the original anime. I loved the anime, but I feel confident the same sweet moments and sincerity will be felt again through the movie. If only I can find somewhere to watch it, it's been a few months now...
I want to start watching it but it looks like too much romance. People compare it to Liar Game and Cruel City…
I saw the overall message being something like, "Love conquers all," (kind of like Harry Potter). It doesn't necessarily focus entirely on romance love, although that is there. There was plenty of suspense and thrill, (coming from a big fan of the mystery and crime genre) and it is an excellent show with a satisfying ending (which is hard to say for a lot of popular Korean dramas). And if you liked watching this, seeing Lee Boyoung in her next drama God's Gift 14 Days also matched the mystery and crime genre well :)
This drama focuses primarily on the world of crime, justice, and revenge. The relationships revolve around this crime-stopping police unit. The romance is minimal, and definitely does not overshadow the show's wonderfully original storyline.
Should I watch season 1 first or it's not necessary? How much season 2 is related to 1st one?
Yes, you can watch out of order if you prefer. But it's good to see the original to understand the show's quirks and why it was so popular for a sequel to be made to begin with.
Where will this mostly likely be subbed ? Lately I've noticed it's been more difficult to get subs to any shows that aren't apart of the regular set of popular, longer-standing shows than even in previous years :/
I'm having withdrawals...even now... I miss it. I've never re-watched a drama for fear it won't be as good as the first time, and ultimately ruin my view of the series. Any drama re-watchers who can offer advice?
The ending fell flat, but a strong 7 overall, so I agree with the average rating. There just wasn't enough mutual development between Bom and Soo Chul to have nicely wrapped up their storyline anyway. I guess I'm just disappointed in Bom's character, and Soo Chul ended up being the usual second-lead, thrown away male, even though he was the first main?
I thought they spent too much unnecessary time on Eun Sol, especially when her character really didn't grow through the series at all. I also thought it was strange how much the writers stressed on the Mom's love for Eun Sol (with the photo album flashback scenes), instead of better wrapping up Bom and her relationship. I know previously the Mom just explained and thought Bom would understand her cold feelings toward her and then gave a short apology, but I thought it just simply was not enough - continual mother coldness.
Overall, I just have a strange, unresolved feeling about the entire series. I feel a little disappointed.
I love where the storyline is going. I'm also happy there's more Bom and Young Mi scenes together. I hope they'll reveal more about Bom's father and why Bom's mother treats her so poorly. The mother had a little crying scene come out in Ep 12, but there's still a lot left unresolved!
This is what I got from the ending, but if there's any other interpretation or some detail I missed, I'd like to hear it! I think the shaman was working together with the Devil (Japanese man), since they both had the same type of camera and the shaman took photos of the dead family in the very last scene. Plus, you saw the supposedly burned/lost photographs all spilled out from a box in his car. My guess is the shaman became violently sick when in the presence of the girl in white was because his own filth and evil was reflected back to him because she was either an angel or some kind of opposing being to his. Anyone else's thoughts on this?
I thought they spent too much unnecessary time on Eun Sol, especially when her character really didn't grow through the series at all. I also thought it was strange how much the writers stressed on the Mom's love for Eun Sol (with the photo album flashback scenes), instead of better wrapping up Bom and her relationship. I know previously the Mom just explained and thought Bom would understand her cold feelings toward her and then gave a short apology, but I thought it just simply was not enough - continual mother coldness.
Overall, I just have a strange, unresolved feeling about the entire series. I feel a little disappointed.