A Werewolf Boy (2012)

The story was really touching, although it wasn't the most impressionable of plots. But it is interesting enough, and I can guarantee you will not be bored. The show starts off light-hearted, but of course, that does not continue for long. A qualm I have with the show is that it is lacking a little in the character development, particularly the main villian's obsession with the lead girl and his motivations. But I suppose this IS a 2 hour long movie, and the development of the main characters and their relationships should be the focal point of the show.

And, kudos to the actors! They have really carried the story along well, and I was really impressed with the acting here, especially that of Song Joong Ki. His role as a werewolf is, if anything, unique. Nevertheless, he pulled it off really well :)

The music was okay, but then again, when I watch shows, I don't really notice the OST unless it is REALLY good. I don't remember much about the music, but I guess the music served its role well and was appropriate.

I have recently rewatched this again, and I am not one for rewatching shows, so I would rate the rewatch value of this highly. Although I have forgotten most of the story, I distinctly remember the heart-rending sorrow I felt come the end of the show, and how I have sobbed and sobbed my heart out.

If what you want is a good cry and catharsis, look no further! If you are not looking to end up as a teary mess, then I suggest you give this show a miss. But, by all means, go ahead and give this a try! :)

This is different from most korean shows I have seen so far in that apart from its sentimentality and tragic elements, I find that it has a backbone. What I mean is that while this show definitely aims to cater to the audience and provide them the fluff and catharsis they desire, it also gets you thinking, even if it's just a little. Watch for yourself, and perhaps you will see what I mean. :)

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A movie that dosen't make you wonder 'where is the music,its so plane,i'm bored'. Many times my problem with movies is that even high rated movies do that is that they drag the scenes for too long...in this case its not like that, the scenes are almost drama like- almost....
The story - as realistic as it can get with that kind of plot...great story
Acting/Cast - DOTS made think that Song Joong Ki was overrated but this movie changed my mind...kinda, The female lead's acting A+ the old lady breaks your heart
actress is on point...loved the old lady...
Music- made the feels more intense....only one thing to say...good job...
Rewatch Value - yeah i would rewatch this again
Overall- great movie!I didn't even skip a scene witch often happens to me if a movie drags a scene too long... WATCH IT!

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Honestly it's just where I can't even rate it lower because the ending was too much for the heart ;___;

This is one of the movies where I'd like to call it a "cheat" movie, because in your head you know & can point out some flaws here and there, the simple storyline; but your heart just can't be harsh to it, and you just gotta cheat and give them a 10 anyways for the heart twinging ending ;___;

Their chemistry was just lovely as well; I would love to see Joong Ki & Bo Young act together again one day.

Of course everyone has their own opinions on the movie, but anyone that laughs at this movie for its ending is just too heartless.

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Well that's my first time writing a review and since I wouldn't really know where to start, Ill just go with the list right? xD

I think there's quite a lot to say about the story. First of all I liked the simplicity behind it. It didn't have much of those twists and such that normally make the movie more interesting and is often a reason I like one. But I honestly think this didn't need those. It was great without any thing all too special.
I do think though that the fantasy bit was not necessary. When I watched the movie I didn't even realise it had anything to do with fantasy and in my opinion it wouldn't have been any less good without any fantasy at all. And I dont think it came through properly at all anyway.
I loved that it had its funny moments and its sad moments and its REALLY sad moments when I was sitting here crying and its moments where people like me just cant help but smile. So yeah me liked the story quite a bit.

The acting was great. Theres not really a lot to say about it than that. I loved how the characters interacted with each other. I for one could easily tell the relationship between two people, which made it easy to follow. In a movie I think its quite important to show how people stand to each other because we dont have the time to really get used to it as we do in dramas and I they managed to portrait that very well. I especially like the relationship between the two leads but I have to admit that the male lead and the little sister of the female lead were really cute together as well. I really loved watching them.

Im not someone who usually pays attention to music in a drama/movie. Reason is that I simply forget. Only if something really doesnt fit at all Im like 'What the hell is up with that?!'
Dont get me wrong I do appreciate music but if I dont realise its there that usually means that it fits well enough for me to just blend it in with the whole scene. In this movie they kept it quite simple and I liked that. Its not very strong by itself (that's not meant in a negative way) but it simply helps the scene perfectly. Also, I really liked that one song played on guitar by the lead thats also in the credits.

I do think the movie has a high rewatch value as its, like I probably mentioned like a thousand time already, easy to follow. It is NOT a movie to just casually watch either though. But then again, that might just be me not being able to handle sad movies properly. Im always crying about mainly everything so yeah. I'd probably need some time before I'd watch it again. But that might as well just be me being strange.

Overall a really really great movie I liked and it once again proved me right that Song Joong Ki can act.
So generally if you like sad movies that make you smile more than once and kind of laugh a litte in between thats it for you.

Hope it helped and yeah, have fun watching it right? :'D

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Um I really am quite taken aback by this one. I just happened to fall upon this film and I decided to watch it after seeing the preview. Although the story line was very predictable and at times tiring, it is definitely worth holding on and finishing till the end. And that's because the end is going to sadden you in a way that you didn't think was possible from a movie in which none of the main characters even die. That's the shocking thing about this movie. You look at the typical subject matter and though you are jumping in your seat as the climax builds towards the end of the film, you would never expect it to end the way it does. If you're someone who is used to tearjerkers, this is one that will hit you where it really hurts. The reason for that is because you realize that it is so much sadder for the people who have lived on, than the people who have died (although they are irrelevant to the story)-and thats what distinguishes it from most k-movies. It is in fact a love story, but its a different kind of love that isn't portrayed in most movies. I say all this to say that I love and hate this movie because it struck a nerve in me, and because it left me wanting a better life for the ending characters. That's why I gave this movie such a low rewatch value because it is painful enough the first time you watch it. That being said, overall, it is a very good movie because it delivers a strong message at the end. But you will no doubt have a love/hate relationship with this film.

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The story starts when a grandma receives a phone call and flies to USA from Korea, Her granddaughter is living in USA, so they stayed in the house where she and her family stayed around 45 years ago, and flashback begins.

A werewolf boy it was on my watch list for such a long time but never watched it up until recently. This movie is giving me the taste of pure love. A werewolf boy a wild boy falling in love to human girl and how it develops, it is such a pure love, how girl works on him to teach him how to eat, how to behave, how to read.

So does he protected her from her so called fiance when he had a rape attempt and killed the guy. After that they go in different routes.

When both reunite 45 years later, she said I came back, why did you wait, I had continued to my life, had fun, travelled. Now I am an old lady, got wrinkles, gone gray, Cheol Su still looks the same as he was 47 years ago...

after that moment Cheol Su speaks, says no you are still the same, your smile never changed...
She is also shocked as he could not speak before, she spend the night where he sleeps, he read her a book, the book that her father gifted to her and she gave it to Cheol Su...

When she was talking the Cheol Su suddenly she turns young again. they had a hug ( I think we are seeing it from Cheol Su's eyes, for him she is always young and beautiful)

When she woke up in the morning he was gone. When she and her granddaughter was leaving, we see him making a snow man.

I wish they had given us a kiss..

I never thought that I would be bawling in this movie.. but I was bawling..

Song Joong Ki did an brilliant job playing Cheol-su. Although he was silent up until the last moments of the movie..

We see he never gave up waiting for her, he never lost his hopes.

This movie shows us Song Joong Ki is such a great actor, he only used his body language here and it was so brilliant.

This drama deserves a remake..

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This is my first review, i really had to write about this movie.
I never thought a movie would make me feel like that..i'm thinking about the movie so much since i've watched it...it's so heart touching, actually no words can describe it.
It's a movie that will create all kind of feelings. It's such a beautiful but yet tragic story about pure and unfulfilled love.
The acting of Song Joong Ki was really remarkable in a such a difficult role. Even though he spoke only a little( and that little made you cry ) he made you feel touched by his expressions and moves. I loved his character and what he did, he makes you fall in love with this character. Also Park Bo Young was very good at her role. I loved their chemistry.
The song of this movie is one of the songs you will never forget, so beautiful and sad.
I thought about some parts of the movie a lot of times in order to justify some things about what happened. This is the first time a movie did that to me. Eveytime i'm thinking about some parts of the movie, i feel so moved.
I would definitely rewatch it even though i will cry again and feel very moved.
One of the saddest movies.

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Intial thoughts before watching were pretty basic: I wanted to know what the hype was. I was familiar with the leads and the story seemed quite interesting.

Story (TINY SPOILERS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS STORY WITHOUT POINTING OUT SOME THINGS SO BE FAIRLY WARNED): I can't say I enjoyed the beginning because (SPOILER) it became a flashback story and for some reason I don't like those. I don't like episodes of dramas that start at the end and then rewind and I don't like movies that do it either. I enjoyed the middle, I loved the story but I didn't like the ending because (SPOILER) I didn't like him being alone. I really wanted Chul Soo to get his family and the ending goes with hating the flashback type stories.. it's just not my cup of tea. I will say the the story between the two leads left me wanting more- I wanted them together and I think that might have to do with how great Park Bo Young and Song Joong Ki sold their roles. I think the story would have been better if the ending and beginning were cut out.. sorry (not sorry).

Cast: With Park Bo Young and Song Joong Ki in it why not give it chance, right? I wasn't that impressed with Oh My Ghostess or Descendants but I did enjoy Hot Young Bloods, Strong Woman, and Running Man so I decided why not. Song Joong Ki can act, like wow- barely any lines at all but prefect deliverance. Park Bo Young really shined, too. Their chemistry was dead on, you can really buy into what they are selling. I also like seeing her as the spunky girl, it fits her "image", I guess haha. It was funny seeing Yoo Yeon Seok as the "villain" because i have only ever seen him as the good guy in Romantic Doctor and Eighteen and Nineteen.

Music:... I have no idea.. it never bothered me so I'll say it fit well.

Rewatch: Most likely- I'll probably skip the beginning or watch certain scenes but I would recommend this to my friends and anyone else who is still debating watching or not.

Overall (any last comments): I would honestly love a remake or something without the flashbacks or for these two to star together again..

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This was actually my first Korean movie. I knew the movie by its title and main cast before I actually watched it.  This movie was a very popular (and still is) and holds a 100% score on Rotten tomato rating site, which is very good. The cast and acting in this movie is superb. Song Joong Ki is an outstanding actor and the role of a wolf boy Chul Soo is one of his best work so far, especially since the role was mostly based on mimick and movement of the character, with very little dialog. Joong Ki's chemistry with Park Bo Young was lovely as well. The supporting cast was nicely chosen. The story of the movie is moving with an excellent screenplay. The end had me sobbing. All in all the movie is wonderful and I warmly recommend it to any drama lover, especially to those who just started watching Korean dramas or movies.

Absolutely Saruman approved!

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