This movie started off okay for me...the premise of one character's dreams being acted out in real life by another character was interesting. But the plot holes kept increasing and the absurdity of the two lead's sleep deprived situation, which the writer could have easily resolved, bordered on the ridiculous.
I was still on-board until the movie took an awful turn about 75% of the way into the film. I finished it only because all of the final scenes were so surreal, that I found myself laughing at the irrationality of it all--and I don't think this movie was meant to be a comedy. I respect Odagiri Jo and Lee Na Young for taking on these roles, but it was wasted talent in my opinion. A disappointing dream indeed.
This is a messy, crazy, delusional film. It simply tried too hard: stretching symbolism, courting fantasy and…
That was one of the weird things about this film. It's a Korean movie...the characters only speak/understand Korean, but they have Jin, a Korean played by Odagiri, speaking in Japanese. And everyone seems to understand each other as if having a conversation in two languages when the characters only speak one of them is completely natural. I guess they wanted to save the money on a voice actor to dub Odagiri into Korean. Right...just kidding here...I think it had more to do with the whole over the top direction/plot lines.
This movie is so sad, but also heartwarming. The sacrifices mother's make for their children is priceless.
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In retrospect, I really wish I had been more into the whole j-drama, j-pop culture so that I could have watched out for some of my favorite actors/singers. But oh well.
I think the main thing is to travel as much as you can when you have time off, try to make Japanese friends so that you have more exposure to off-the-beaten path experiences, find the time to relax in a few onsens, don't just go to gaijin bars/establishments, karaoke, eat all types of different foods (my personal fav - okonomiyaki), and the list goes on, really.
Very good stalker's guide (like I need one :D). And Rain is simply amazing. He changed my life, literally - from…
Dramaland is certainly magic! If you're suing Rain for your addiction, I'm going to have to sue a whole bunch of other actors/actresses for getting me hooked as well. lol
Cool article. Loved every actor/actress in this article except for Lee Min Ho, whom I think is overrated. I don't dislike him, but I feel that his acting skills still has a ways to go. But he's young so I can only expect he'll get better. Surprisingly, alot of people didn't enjoy him in Faith, but I actually liked him in that drama. My top favorites are So Ji Sub, Lee Joon Gi and Kim Sun Ah.
Although he's still young, little by little he is showing us his ability as an actor. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing him in other films/dramas. I'm impressed so far with his roles in 'The Murder' and 'Cunning Single Lady.'
I was still on-board until the movie took an awful turn about 75% of the way into the film. I finished it only because all of the final scenes were so surreal, that I found myself laughing at the irrationality of it all--and I don't think this movie was meant to be a comedy. I respect Odagiri Jo and Lee Na Young for taking on these roles, but it was wasted talent in my opinion. A disappointing dream indeed.
I think the main thing is to travel as much as you can when you have time off, try to make Japanese friends so that you have more exposure to off-the-beaten path experiences, find the time to relax in a few onsens, don't just go to gaijin bars/establishments, karaoke, eat all types of different foods (my personal fav - okonomiyaki), and the list goes on, really.
Whereabouts are you?