The acting and chemistry between So Ji Sub and Han Hye Joo are what make this movie great. It's no secret I am a huge fan of So Ji Sub and I am very glad to see him do such a great job as Cheol Min ~ a man with a violent past who is struggling to rise above, better himself and repent the mistakes of his past. But I couldn't give this movie a higher score than 8.
Only You actually has a really great story set up: The rough, bad boy boxer unexpectedly meets a spunky, upbeat, innocent and mostly blind girl and they fall madly in love. Angst ensues when he tries to raise the money for an operation for her sight. I was thrilled watching the development of their romance. The way this movie played out would have gotten a higher score from me if they wouldn't have added the recycled element of connecting fates. The totally over used plot device of fate tying two lovers together is what drops the overall score for me. Time and again I see this scenario used in Korean movies and dramas and it gets old.
But the scenes between the lovers are filled with sweetness, sizzling chemistry, humor and heart. So Ji Sub is an extremely emotive actor who portrays every emotion in his eyes, expression and body language. He's just plain good. Call me a fan girl if you will but the man is talented. Han Hye Joo is also a favorite. I really liked her in Postman to Heaven and even more in Only You. She's one to watch for I think. I'd really like to see her in a drama again.
All the technical elements are there. Gritty, harsh lighting and gloomy settings and set design are used for his world and warmer light and more lovely settings are used for her world. When they are together everything is brighter. A nice touch by the cinematographer.
The music was very nice. Memorable in the opening sequence, in the love theme and the closing credits. I gave it a 9.
The re-watch value I give a 7 because in my case, the strength of my liking for the lead actor will have me watching this again. Others may feel differently.
Only you is a typical love story: touching, filled with angst but also includes a lot of light moments as well. I recommend it highly for all of us romantics out there.
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You get a double story in the end with her and her mother's love story. This certainly is the perfect mix of gushy romance with coming of age.
Much MUCH better than Romeo and Juliet by far. It's more satisfying than sad at the end and worth the watch! Perfect for a girl's night. My friends dread subtitles but they had nothing to complain about when it was over.
Although, I give the music a nine because I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to hear it.
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Sometimes you will certainly think: that is a little bit too coincidental! But the actors brings it so that it is credible. That is a really strong point of the movie. Also a very good choice of music makes it a very good movie. The action scenes are unbelievable good. With al the knives.
the police was a bit odd in the beginning. It was like they were "the bad guys" ! maybe it was (or is) in Korea just how it goes!? hope notXD also when you are looking for a
“feel-good”movie, then this is not the movie that you are looking for.
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Im Soo Jung is really great as Su mi, and I loved the tension between her and Yeom Jeong-ah, and her sweet relationship with Moon Geun Young.
The cinematography is absolutely beautiful.
The music by Lee Byung Woo has become of one of my all time favorite musical pieces from a film. I just had to have the soundtrack, and it didn't matter that it was mostly different variations of the same awesome song.
Acting-Story-Music-Visually... This movie impressed me all around.
There was a remake made of this film called "The Uninvited", but the story was completely revamped. Though the remake was entertaining, it doesn't come close to this version.
I absolutely recommend this movie! I bought it, and have rewatched it many times.
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Nodame Cantabile: The Final Score - Part II
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yaaaaaaaaaaay i am lucky to watch this golden show with this short time!(drama-comedy-fun-originality)
i am sad coz it ends i need more >< sayonara chiaki(tamaki hiroshi) and nodaime(uneo juri) you were so great ^^and i give my full respect to the directors of this super show keuchi Hideki, Kawamura Yasuhiro (????), Tanimura Masaki
also of course the manga writer for her brilliant work Ninomiya Tomoko
this show sure deserves what it gots of awards,the best japanese drama ever ,even i have only one complain that tamaki hiroshi did not get any award >< he realllly deserve it!but many thanks from his fans to him^0^
ueno juri is the first japanese actress that i really like ,she is suuuper actress ^^
the cast is a respectable one,all of them are full of energy,power and admire acting ^^thanks from the bottom of my heart for the whole stuff and cast in japan and france because they reveal to us one of the rare respectable show ever!
for the first time in my life i do understand and appreciate orchestra and musical instrument ,nd love piano as well as conducting ^^
what make this show distictive and differ from other shows is the balance between drama,tragedy and of course comedy and fun and this ,in my opinion,is the secret of the success of this excellent show.
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The OST for this movie was GREAT! especially the 'Maria' one. I think that everyone loves a revenge movie. and this movie approached that subject really well.
Although, the romantic aspect of this movie was not delivered as I hoped it should be. The actors were great. The main actress was really pretty and acted really well. As well as for the other actors and actresses of this movie.
Overall, this movie is a must-see for people of all ages. I'd really recommend it! :)
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Now when the film is over, I am thinking, so what? What was the meaning of the film? What did the creators want to tell the audience through the movie? (I won't spoil your pleasure by telling the ending). And don't think I am saying this as a negative thing, though I really can't hide the empty feeling in me now... really empty, which, I didn't think I would have after this reach and beautiful movie. But I really do, I think the ending is not worth of the 2:20 minutes of this story that tells about friendship, love, passion, loyalty, pain, respect... and all the beautiful and highest things that should have brought the movie to SOME ending...
The cast is just... PERFECT! Wow, Song Ji-Hyo (a big Running Man fan talking here)... just WOW! So feminine and strong, her queen, GREAT!
Jo In-Sung... his general... when he had tears in his eyes, my heart was breaking with his... and I can't help but mention his face when he was kissing the queen... I was holding my breath to hear his... just... froze me... Saw him first yesterday, while watching The Classic... he is definitely growing on me...
This movie is definitely worth watching, though not everyone will and can watch it. The story is great, though, repeating myself, leaving an empty feeling about its ending... I'm shutting up, just watch it yourself!
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The movie is divided between entertaining fighting scenes with phantasy flair and the emotional lifestory of the female lead.
All actors did a great job. I liked the locations which allways gave me the feeling that the places have really existed in ancient china. They were trustworthy and have underlined the atmosphere very well.
In some ways it remembered me watching Shinobi: Heart under Blade... (read my recommendation)
If you like movies with an action-(side)lovestory combination this is definitly a recommendation!
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Just imagining how the most trivial thing - food, can open the most beautiful story of love before the audience's eyes...
Two of my favourite actors made this movie unforgettable for me... The style of romance... the director could be only a woman... such soft and tender scenes made me have butterflies in my stomach...
And, please, could somebody tell me who is the author of the score and where I can get it from, cause the music is heavenly...
And for the last scene... The journalist is telling the audience the ingredients of the doenjang, he lists the food, the flowers... and lastly the tears... The way of making... Waiting and waiting... The last scene... a tear falls and dries... leaving salt... and the music...
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Story (9/10) - This movie is about a wimpy boy who is always protected by a girl ever since they were kids. After years of being chased by local hoodlums(because he was friends with Aki[his "protector"], they wanted to be introduced, LOL), he comes across a boxing gym and decides to take up the sport. Wimpy boy learning how to fight, strong girl, we know where this leads, yes! A showdown! The mainstory line was great, but I felt that it did go off on a tangent once in a while with the substories. This movie was a great refresher from the norm and I definitely enjoyed watching it.
Acting/Cast (8/10) - Enjoyable, theres plenty of quirky moments as well as downright weird from what I thought of it. The more serious moments of the movie were moving as well. There was no overdrawn tears, or 4 minutes of crying with multiple angles, emotions were well enough conveyed that I felt sadness, anger and happiness when called upon. Also, I know the guy lead in this was supposed to be "weak", but I was just annoyed by him >.< There will probably be parts where you yell at the screen and say "JUST DO IT", and I'll know exactly how you feel.
Rewatch Value (7/10) - I can definitely see myself snuggling up on a cloudy day and rewatching this.
Overall (9/10) - Great movie! Im glad it was just a movie though, I feel as if a drama will drag too much, even if there are only 9 episodes that are 45 minutes long.
Side Note : If you end up watching this on dramacrazy, the subtitles are messy...
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actually d male character is were is he can charm many woman n in d movie he made 3 sisters fall for him so in that way if u c .. according to me he din't charm me .... i felt its kinda stupid at times watching it .. bt u can definetly can watch if yo so jobless
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Please keep in mind that it has been a while since I watched this movie. I'm just writing what I remember in the writing hour.
The acting was cute and awkward, like it's portrayed in the manga/anime. In other words; It was fitting and good. I have no real complaints about it, since the actors did what they were supposed to.
The story itself is a huge twilight cliche with the outcasted and quiet girl, and the seemingly perfect guy who falls for her. Yet, it doesn't come across as a big cliche at all. Maybe it's because we all can relate at least one person in our life to Sawako? I know I can. (And I know a few Bellas as well, but that's beside the point.)
For fans of the anime, you'll be well informed to know that the movie covers the whole first season in a little over 2 hours. This causes the movie to be a little rushed, but I honestly can't remember it being too extreme. It includes the important parts with minor twists in order for it to progress at an okay pace, and does so in an okay way. No extraordinarily oscar-worthy way, but an okay way.
And did I mention that the actors look JUST like the ones in the anime? Because they do. Even my little cutie cakey Haruma. Oh yes you do. Oh yes you do!! *pinches cheeks*
In writing hour I really wish to rewatch this movie for two reasons;
1) The review would obviously be more detailed if I did so.
2) I have good memories with it, and it's nearly a year since I last watched it...
... which is, if I ever DO rewatch things, the minimum amount of time I wait before I eventually rewatch anything.
Seeing a score around 6-7 is a normal rewatching score when I've just finished something, I put it up there as well.
WOW what a ramblefilled review!
Hope u liek.
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