Love, Healing, and Hop
I watched this movie many years ago, but it’s still one that I can’t forget. The story is emotional and heartwarming, showing how two people with painful pasts find comfort and hope in each other. It’s not just about romance, it’s about healing, second chances, and the courage to keep moving forward.What really stayed with me was the feeling: some scenes broke my heart, while others filled me with warmth and hope. It’s the kind of film that makes you reflect on love, sacrifice, and the beauty of simple moments in life.
And of course, one of the main reasons I loved it even more is Yokohama Ryusei. He is one of my favorite Japanese actors, and his performance in this movie was so sincere and touching. He brought so much depth to the character, making the story even more powerful.
Even though I don’t remember every detail after all these years, I remember how it made me feel: inspired, emotional, and truly moved. If you want to watch a Japanese movie that stays with you long after the credits roll, this is one I’d recommend.
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Love Untangled is a movie that gives you a warm, good feeling and a little nostalgic
At first, I wasn’t sure about the male lead; his character felt a bit flat, but as the story unfolded, his acting truly impressed me. He brought out the emotions of friendship, love, and growth in a genuinely heartfelt way.Shin Eun Soo was the main reason I started watching, and she didn’t disappoint. Her performance was heartfelt and natural, making the story feel warm and relatable.
What really touched me was how the MOVIE captured the beauty of youth, that stage in life where friendships are pure, love feels new and unforgettable, and every small moment shines. It reminded me that sometimes the best parts of life are the simple joys of being young, free, and in love.
A sweet, healing drama that leaves you smiling and a little nostalgic.
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I honestly felt betrayed that they pushed Cha Woomin into the second lead role and gave him so little screen time. The main leads had zero chemistry, the ending felt rushed, and too many scenes were painfully boring. On top of that, there was no effort to develop proper character backgrounds, which made the whole story feel flat. Definitely a one time watch I’d never repeat. Was this review helpful to you?
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"Love Untangled" Silly Yet Surprisingly Enjoyable
“Love Untangled” is a light, cute movie with an extremely silly plot. As a curly-haired girl, I couldn’t help but laugh at how dumb some parts were, but knowing Korea’s beauty standards, it weirdly made sense.Plot & Themes:
The story is very extra and definitely cringe-worthy, but honestly, that seemed to be the vibe they were going for. If you’re expecting a deep or realistic plot, this isn’t it, but if you’re in the mood for something playful and over-the-top, it works. It gave me similar feelings to True Beauty, fun and charming for some, but secondhand embarrassment for others.
Cast & Characters:
The cast was surprisingly solid. At first I was worried about the age gap between the leads, but their chemistry turned out great and my concern faded quickly. The FL has an energetic, bubbly personality, while the ML is a poor traumatized kid from Seoul—and together they just click.
Ending & Pacing:
I wasn’t a fan of the ending. The sudden departure felt unnecessary—I would’ve liked to see more of them actually dating. It didn’t ruin the whole thing, but it left me a bit unsatisfied.
Recommendation:
Would I recommend it? Honestly, it depends. If you don’t like cringy, absurd vibes, this really isn’t for you. But if you’re okay with campy, exaggerated fun, you might enjoy it more than you’d expect. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a nice watch if you go in with the right mindset and don't take it too seriously.
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A little bit of hope and sweetness
A cute movie def made in and for Netflix, surprisingly fun, endearing, and at times (rarely) quite deep.Netflix's generic tone and format made the story feel artificial, but I still found it to be quite charming.
The theme of domestic violence deserved more prominence in the movie. The entire segment was rushed, and as expected from Netflix and kdramaland, they simply used tragic events as special effects or shock value, instead of truly tackling this type of subject with proper writing (psychology, introspection, relevant dialogues, etc.).
Despite this serious flaw, I do recommend this movie. I had a good time. The last part felt rushed, but I don't regret watching it. It was quite inspiring, but I don't think it's really rewatchable.
The whole scene where the ml and his mother are crying together in the hospital made me cry, it was such a well-acted scene! I really liked Gong Myung's performance, I think he did a really good job, and the whole cast was actually quite nice, but their acting wasn't that interesting, the fl was cute but her perf was simply ok.
It's most definitely not a movie that engage your brain lol, but it has some sparkles in it, many scenes and vibes bringing a little bit of hope and sweetness in the heart of the youth.
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Fun and cute little watch
It was obviously very predictable and full of typical teen-romance tropes but I still enjoyed it, especially the beginning.The end reminded me a little bit of twenty-five twenty-one, with the phone booth calls and then even her hair was puffy too, she also liked reading comics, the whole 90s setting, and the male love interest was also a bit older… it was very very similar just without all the fencing and in movie format.
it was ok and at least it had a happy ending which obviously was one of the differences from twenty-five, twenty-one.
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Actually watching this I have a deep respect for the Red Army. The soldiers who fought for their mother country. Keeping their lives at stake. The lives that were lost the heartbreaks of loved one's. This movie actually moved me to tears. At every scene its something that makes you cry. I dont wanna spoil but this is a master piece. Was this review helpful to you?
From Curls to Confidence: A Heartwarming 90s Nostalgia Trip
A feel-good, coming-of-age movie set in the nostalgic late '90s, with a wonderful cast that truly shines. As teens, we’ve all had insecurities—wanting to fit in, wishing for straight hair instead of curls. This film captures those relatable moments perfectly, bringing back memories of youth. It’s reminiscent of "20th Century Girl," but thankfully skips the unnecessary sad ending.Shin Eun Soo is spot-on for her role, and I was shocked to learn Gong Myung is over 30—he nails the high school vibe effortlessly. It’s not a masterpiece, but it doesn’t need to be. This movie is a lighthearted, easy watch that’s not meant to be overanalyzed—just sit back and enjoy it!
I would have loved to learn more about how the main lead overcame his struggles with moving to America or his relationship with his dad, but I understand that might have dragged the movie out too long.
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Love Untangled: Chronicles of First Love
I watched this movie yesterday and was absolutely thrilled — it’s been a long time since I’ve seen something like this, and I realized how much I needed and missed a film that’s light, cute, and fun, yet carries deep meanings and symbolism in its storyline. It’s a way of addressing delicate topics in a softer, more accessible way.I’ll admit, at first I was nervous about what might happen because I was really disappointed by You Are the Apple of My Eye (2024), which I think was the last high school film that tackled themes like first love. I tried not to get my hopes up, but when I saw Shin Eun-Soo in the cast—oh my God—I got excited (and a little scared they might mess it up haha).
In Love Untangled, set in the 1990s, surrounded by beautiful, nostalgic, and identity-rich scenery, we closely follow the dilemmas of Park Se-Ri, a high school girl struggling with her curly hair. I believe the message becomes especially meaningful for women like me who, as children, felt ashamed of their hair when straight hair was the standard. I spent a lot of time with my hair tied up, didn’t like wearing it down because of the volume, and just like Park Se-Ri, I tried straightening it a few times—only to end up back at square one LOL.
Despite her love-hate relationship with her hair, Park Se-Ri decides to change it permanently to win over Kim Hyeon (played by Cha Woo-Min), the most popular boy in school, whom she met while diving in a spot she thought only she knew. From that moment, her heart is flooded with a typical teenage crush that sees everything through the lens of “love”—all those little coincidences feel like signs from fate.
While trying to find Kim Hyeon naturally, she meets Han Yun-Seok (played by Gong Myung), a transfer student with a difficult life, and that’s when things start to get even more interesting. Personally, I’m enchanted by films that explore the definition and difference between infatuation and love.
Another detail in the movie is that, despite Park Se-Ri’s struggles with her hair, she has a support network—friends she can count on for anything, even her wildest ideas. They’re always in! She’s not a lonely girl at school or at home.
Overall, Love Untangled includes familiar tropes that are executed well. The story is light, sweet, and fun in just the right measure, where small gestures become huge when done with love—and where love doesn’t always arrive like a storm turning everything upside down. Sometimes, it’s as gentle as a sea breeze.
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Satisfies the cravings!
I went into this movie wanting an easy, funny, nostalgic high school romance with low angst and this movie delivered it perfectly. Was I expecting something along the lines of parasite or some renowned movie? Nope! The trailer promised an easy breezy nostalgia with some funny moments and this movie delivered it all.I liked the characters... i liked their friendship. I always dig whenever a movie is set in the past... 15 years or back. Before the internet boom. It always gives a melancholic feeling of the bygone era. This movie is about a high school teenager navigating her heart through a crush on a fellow high school mate and ends up following in love with someone else totally.
I was surprised by how mature she was to know what her heart wants so quickly rather than dating her crush and then realizing she was always in love with someone else.
If you are looking for a deep, twisted and dramatic ending... this is not for you! This is just a simple teenage romcom with funny moments here and there of two teenagers falling in love and being there for each other.
I really thought this would have a sad ending with how quickly these two ended up together, but the drama really did not go that route and gave us a lovey dovey ending... which I was so happy with.
The movie has its faults, sure... the secondary characters are just there as a prop... we don't get any other story about them, than they being friends of the leads or family... So ya... that is negative aspect, but this movie is all about the main characters!
All in all, I wanted a simple rom-com with a predictable ending and that's exactly what I got! So yaa I got no complaints....
Rating: 9/10
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2It's 2007 giving 1997 vibes.
If this script was created in 2025 I'd guess it was ChatGPT generated - it's the most copy paste typical Japanese ghost horror you can imagine, with typical AI generated mistakes.Ghost in the background, ghost in the photo, ghost in the corner of the screen. Killing black hair, creepy kid, unresolved grudge and mediocre investigation from the female lead. That's the whole movie. You had your mandatory plot twists at the end, one that was obvious from the start. You have that "open ending" vibe that is supposed to make the movie more "eerie" since no closure always gives the feeling of discomfort, but somehow it just made me roll my eyes.
The acting was fine? With a plot like that I don't think the actors even had a space to flex their skills.
Overall, just rewatch Ring or Ju-on.
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It was okay, that's it!
I just curious on this film. I am not really fan of films but lately I tried watching them because I got the chance to finish the story in just one episode. I tend to lose interest for some Kdramas that's not appealing anymore at some point of the series so I somehow watch films already.This series was okay. it was cute. The story was there. It was slow pacing and just fine. There was nothing special that I really dropped it 30mins before it ends. I stop because I am sleepy.
And browing on Tiktok there was an edit that made it looks like the same feels of the 20th Century Girl so I decided to continue it to watch it. It was different actually, very different. I just felt sad on the hospital scene but ending was a closure for everyone.
It was okay, and I agree with the first review I read that there's nothing special. That's it!
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Major Disappointment
The overall plot pretty much follows a very standard predictable sports movie formula. That in itself isn't necessarily bad if you can identify with the characters enough to root them on. This film falls flat because there is pretty much no character development that might make you care what happens to our poor overmatched volleyball team. I was also outright dissapointed in Song Kang Ho. He may have been an award winning lead actor in several of the most notable films in Korean movie history, but here he seems to simply be going through the motions. Even much of the humor falls flat.Was this review helpful to you?
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Wrong concept shown in trailer
According to title and trailer, atleast I expected it would be about loving your appearance for the way you are instead of changing yourself for someone. And they wrapped it up even before interval!!! And can we please talk about second lead's screentime?? They gave Cha Woomin a collective 5 minutes of screentime!! Even main lead's straight hair phase had more screentime than him.Was this review helpful to you?
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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