Triangle (2009)

Rivals to... Lovers? Friends? Enemies? Allies? It's Complicated.

There's no review for this little gem yet? What a travesty!

STORY:
Let me just say, I was sold on the concept from synopsis alone. Two con artists battling it out and forming a camaraderie by going after an heiress sounded absolutely crazy and totally fun. The story maintained solid writing for the most past, though it did falter at some points and felt a bit cartoony at others, that's perhaps due to the fact that I watched this over a decade after it was first released. Despite these setbacks, the writing and dialogue still managed to keep me engrossed throughout, in fact, I was left wanting so much more. While majority of the story was relatively easy to predict, there were two particular events I did not see coming.

The way it was structured and composed, Triangle would make a perfect eight episode, 45 minute, mini series broadcast by a network like OCN. The comedy, the thrill and dare I say even the romance, were well executed.

ACTING/CAST:
Ahn Jae Wook was both a charming and lovable male lead, and yet he never lost his enigmatic nature till the end. This duality is very noteworthy I believe, and is a reason why you keep guessing about him till the end.

Kang Hye Jung has silently crept her way up my bias list and now reigns supreme as the queen of the silver screen. This woman is absolutely brilliant with her screen presence and a genius at selecting roles that are eccentric, quirky yet innately lovable, finishing off her performance with a flair that is unrivalled by any actress I have ever seen. I believe this was my fourth film with her at its forefront and she owned the screen everytime she showed up. What a queen!

Lee Soo Kyung's was a supporting character disguised as a main one. Despite what little she had to work with, she played her role convincingly of the seemingly naïve, yet ultimately observant and perceptive heiress who was the target of our two leads. Her end left quite a bit to be desired though.

MUSIC:
Ah, where do I even begin? There was this one particular instrumental soundtrack that became such an earworm that I'm disappointed at being unable to find it anywhere. The ending credits song was also a beautiful one and all scenes in general, were accompanied by fitting music as per the scenario being played out.

REWATCH VALUE:
I don't rewatch things, and once the suspense and tension wears off it would be odd to consider going back to the film. However, I can safely say that Triangle is actually a bit of a classic that can be enjoyed time and again, so take this as you will.

OVERALL:
Triangle is a definite recommendation for everyone! It has something that will suit everyone's taste and while it may leave you wanting more in terms of both story and the dynamics of the characters, there is still a very warm, happy feeling that the end elicits despite the cold weather that the film boasts throughout its runtime. A beautiful contrast and parting note for all viewers.

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