My Sassy Girl (2001)

Una de las mejores comedias románticas que jamás he visto.

En contra de lo que pueda parecer por su título y su portada, "My Sassy Girl" es una de las comedias románticas más profundas y cargadas de lirismo de su década.

Cierto que ciertos tramos de la cinta pueden ser un pelín cargantes pero una vez aflora el auténtico espíritu y el mensaje que quiere transmitir el excelente guion escrito por Kim Ho-sik y por el propio director Kwak Jae-young , la historia de sus dos personajes principales cala tan hondo que se hace muy difícil de olvidar, haciendo de esta película una gran experiencia aunque odies las comedias románticas.

¡Imprescindible!

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I've only heard good things about this movie - and after watching it I can see why (: For a movie that came out a decade ago it's done really well. If not for the cinematography you wouldn't know the difference.



The story sets off in the future and then we come to learn of this miss "sassy girl" who takes over Gyun Woo's life after they meet. The story had me laughing from the beginning. I wasn't sure where the story would wind up turning until the end of it where it comes full circle and ends with a cute ending (: It's definitely one of the best romantic comedies I've seen. Miss "sassy girl" , you never learn her name, but her character is original. And poor Gyun Woo, you can't help but feel sorry for the unfortunate events that continue to happen to him in the movie - at the same time laughing.



The acting is terrific - I have no complaints at all about any of the actors in this movie.



As for music - there really wasn't any main song to this movie. The only song that sticks out is the instrumental "Pachelbel Canon" by George Winston - if you don't recognize this name I'm sure you'll recognize it upon hearing it in the movie (:



My rewatch value is high - I'll definitely watch this movie again - I really enjoyed watching it!



Overall - I think this is indeed a "Classic" and if you're someone who enjoys romantic comedies I think it's something you need to watch (: So if you have some time and looking for something to watch I recommend this movie! So - watch it (:

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1) The reason I watched this:

All my friends watched it and fell for it; they kept recommending so I watch it in order to find out the fuss that went around it.

2) Storyline/Plot:

This rom-com doesn't have the usual boring concept of other films, it has a new story that bumps out from crowd.

Positive points:

*There was a great self-introduction at the beginning of the film: it was a cool start.
*The love story was just great from how they met and all the weird yet sweet acts that would keep anyone interested.
*So much laughter in this film, it was really hilarious most of the time.
*Beside romance and laughter there were also some sad moments and captivating twists so it sort of got it all.

Negative points:

I couldn't find any, even if there was, they weren't so serious that would ruin the general story therefore there's no need to mention them.

Story: 9.5/10.

3) Acting/Cast:

*Jun Ji Hyun : This was the first and only work that I saw with this actress; she has a lot of potential since she prtrayed her role perfectly since I don't believe that there's any other actress that would portray the sassy girl the way she did: she was convincing, brought me laughter and some sorrow near the end: *Claps*

*Cha Tae Hyun : I really liked that actor, he has held the main lead male in a great way. The character was appealing to the point that I feel sorry for him since he always get hitted by both his mother and the girl he loves, so much laughter in those scenes xD
*I loved the chemistry between the leads and the way they acted in the park and in the club with school uniforms: I loved those scenes.

Cast: 8/10
Acting: 10/10

4) The ending:

It may sound weird but I saw it comming while it's supposed to be a "surprise".
Anyhow, it was a smart move to gather events in a way that would make the film end that way. Great end overall.

The ending: 8.5/10.

5) My impression (How did it affect me):

*This film made my day, I kept wondering why I haven't watch it sooner.
*I laughed a lot while watching this, it was a great K-film classic that deserves to be remembered.

My impression 9/10

6) Overall:

*If you like rom-coms then this is a must watch.
*If you like unusual yet sweet love stories then you would like this.
*If you like hilarious films with a strong female lead then this is for you.

Overall: 8.5/10

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This is a genuinely funny, must see, romantic comedy. I knew I would love this movie from the hilarious way that the two main characters first meet. Cha Tae Hyun, & Jun Ji Hyun, play each crazy moment so well, and I loved watching their odd relationship develop. The unpredictable (borderline abusive) behavior of the "sassy girl" is what drives the story, but watching Gyun Woo mature is equally entertaining. Most of the scenes are played for laughs, but there's also a good balance between their funny, and touching moments. I couldn't help but root for their bizarre relationship.

The story is smartly told from beginning to end. It's based on a (supposedly true) blog, so each scene is a highlight marking their time together. Focusing on the highlights helps to fit this pretty long story into a concise film, though some of the leaps in time felt a little too sudden. Though fated love is a familiar theme, this story doesn't take the predictable route. I especially loved the ending, which I never expected, because it tied the whole story together perfectly.

I agree that My Sassy Girl is a classic. An american remake exists, but it's barely worth mentioning. This is definitely the type of movie you can watch over, and over again. I saw this for the 1st time years ago, and it's still just as good rewatching it now. I definitely recommend putting it high up on your Plan to Watch list.

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Who knew that a small incident would lead these two lovable characters into a journey which changes both their lives for the better.

Story:
I L.O.V.E.D the girl. She's so tough, I mean the way she acts. Though there's a deep sadness within her, she tries to hide it with a cheery smile that does not fool our dear Gyeon Woo. It's also different from what I ever watched and I enjoyed it a lot! Seriously I never laughed so hard. There were particular scenes that cracked me up, there's this one where honestly I couldn't breathe because I was laughing so hard.

Acting:
*Nods head and smile* It is flawless. It's like Cha Tae Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun were made to play the lead roles in this movie. I loved Gyeon Woo's mother, always hitting him. In saying that all the girls in his life are always hitting him, poor thing. Jun Ji Hyun plays 'The Sassy Girl' (I just realised that he never referenced her name O.O). She played the abusive, easily drunk, tough, cute, delicate, gorgeous girl. I need to watch more movies with her in it.

Music:
Is it just me or Director Yann Samuell really really loves Canon D Majoy by Pachelbel. I watched his other movie called 'Classic' and the same instrumental piece was played throughout the movie. I'm not complaining, it's more like an observation.

Rewatch:
I sure as hell would rewatch this. It's soo funny,

Overall:
I LOVED IT. I know why people keep telling me to watch the movie. Everything made sense at the end and this movie really made me believe in DESTINY ~

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There's been plenty of great stuff said about this movie. When K-drama fans recommend movies to newbies My Sassy Girl is at the top of the pile. No really. Every recommendation I was given had Sassy Girl in the top 1-5 positions without fail.

So I'm a little bummed that I'm probably one of the few people who felt underwhelmed and thought the movie was overrated. The sassy girl that the movie clearly evolves around was the main sticky point for me. Honestly I didn't like her, she was like a bully and the way she treated the poor sob who found her drunk on a train. That's not to say I didn't get a tons of laughs out of this movie.

The saving point for me is that My Sassy Girl is a great story about getting over loss and heartbreak, and being able to move on. The idea that when things are destined to be that time and fate will pull things together.

Any drama fan should watch this and I don't regret it at all. It's a classic.

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STORYLINE: 2/10
By far my ever lowest rating of anything. I just could not connect with the characters.
You require being in the mood for a very wacky plot which I thought I was but My Sassy Girl just did not fulfil to even make me smile. I suddenly found myself fidgeting to do other things with it in the background.

CHARACTERS: 1.2/10
I initially thought that the differences in personality would create a watchable movie like Hotaru no Hikari but I guess you could say My Sassy Girl provided the base for Hotaru no Hikari of how not to do it. The female role was just too over dramatized that her presence overbears the male’s character.
I do not want to judge the actors’ acting abilities based solely on this movie so I choose to stay neutral.


LIKED – The initially description of the movie had me hopeful.
DISLIKED – It did not meet any expectations or amuse any of my brain cells.


CONCLUSION:
This is usually the part in my reviews when I try to further sell you it but I really felt My Sassy Girl such a waste of my time so I would hypocritical if I recommended it.

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Story: First of all, while this is a romantic comedy, it is much more than that. I have yet to see another romantic comedy that would make me feel so much heart break and pain and make me bawl my eyes out. Usually only sad movies such as A Millionaire’s First Love do that to me. I didn’t know so I’m giving you a fair warning. Grab tissues ahead of time.

This story has one of the best female characters ever. She isn’t too girly and naive like the girl from You Are My Pet. This girl is tough and not afraid to beat someone up. Her personality is very extroverted and yet you can see the pain she is in. Because of all the pain she is in, she often drinks to try to forget it all.

That’s where the male lead comes in. He just happens to see her while she’s drunk and stops her from possibly falling in front of the subway. His personality is more submissive and he always does what she says. The times when he tries to assume the dominate role it never works out. He usually ends up in jail. But it’s because the two of them are like this that you start to fall for them the way they did for each other. You don’t realize it at first, you’re just laughing at all the crazy stuff going on, wondering what the hell else could she make him do, and then you’re crying and getting angry with the two of them.

I should mention, that the female lead likes to write. The scenes where he reads her scripts weren’t the best. As he reads them, they are acted out. They were obviously supposed to be really badly written and completely full of cliches. For me that was the only negative, but I could care less in comparison with the rest of the movie.

Music: It was all beautiful. The orchestra did a great job. It honestly felt a little ‘royal’ to me. I’m not sure how to explain it, hmm. I kind of feel like it should be playing as background music during tea time in England. I hope that helps, I’m, sure it doesn’t. But it was all sweet and flowed very nicely.

Cast/Acting: They were so great together. It’s not every day you see a great movie about a couple where the girl constantly beats up the guy and assumes the dominate role. They were sweet and cute, even when she was beating the crap out of him. Cha Tae Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun should act together again.

Rewatch Value: 9

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Probably one of the best romantic comedies ever made, "My Sassy Girl" definitely delivers where it counts. I watched the movie after it being recommended by a friend; almost didn't watch it because it was made a decade ago; but in the end am so glad I did.



I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this film. The lead characters are superb in their acting, and the lead guy's character is to die for! He doesn't leave much of an impression in the beginning, but trust me, he'll become your favorite by the end ^___^

The main character, "the sassy girl" whose name we never find out btw, is excellent! I've never seen a character like hers. Truly refreshing!



The story revolves around the innocent guy meeting "The sassy girl" and their life afterwards. Filled with comedy and heart warming moments, this movie made my day! Hope you will enjoy watching it as much as i did :)

Definitely a classic ^_^



p.s My rating on the music is just a formality. Frankly i did not even notice what music was there in the background. Was enjoying watching the movie too much!

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