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Wiam Najjar
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The two episodes are fun though nothing extraordinary. We are presented with many daily human issues that trouble us ; army enlisting and how it affects relationships, being the first son and its burdens, debt, cheating, rumours, loneliness and turning points. The drama evolves around three themes; love, family and youth.
It's fun to see those many talented actors in only two hours.
If you want a break from dramas but can't pick a film, these two special episodes might provide a break.
P.S Kim Nam Gil's presence here is so adorable despite his messed up character.
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If only for the bar performances; the drama was worth watching. There were some scenes that sent the shivers down my spine; of course music scenes.
It's a dream pursuit drama about music so I definitely don't regret watching it one bit. Won't recommend it though.
The cast was great. Choi Daniel wasn't given a sufficient space to glow; speaking as a fan. Koo Hye Sun filled the role but I had ab bit of a problem with the role itself. Oh Jung Se is always a favourite; couldn't shine here as well. The two people who won over my heart here were Park Ki Woong and Kim Young Min; they rules.
Will not rewatch it but will listen to the music from time to time.
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Spending the last fifteen minutes of the film crying and 10 more after you're done; that's Running Wild.
The world is upside down. The villains win and the people who fight for justice pay for the villain's crimes. It's a world of money and power. Power prevails; not justice. No matter how hard you try; you'll never win; that's life.
It's not a novel story; two people who have nothing in common bonding together for one goal. But the storyline, the production and the superb acting transform it into a whole new work. And that goddamn ending! As much as I cried as much I was impressed.
There wasn't much music in it. The ending track made for all.
Not a film for the weak hearted.
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I'm crying still. How will I miss this drama! I got attached to every single character and they almost feel like my family now. Well-written and well-acted. The best family drama I've ever watched. Portraying the hardships of life while keeping that ray of hope in the horizon.
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Nothing is new about the plot. I would gasp at the screen or cry my heart out but I wouldn't be surprised. And strangely that didn't push me away -I who lives for surprises-. The story might sound typical; or it is typical, but the journey of those people trying to heal the open wounds is something everyone of us can relate to. You can hate none of the characters even if you can't bring yourself to justify their actions. Each of the characters presents a part in us; whether we admit it or not. The characters are so human we can simply sympathise with how weak they and we are.Watching them changing each other unintentionally, watching sincerity going through and watching the wounds getting healed even if they leave a scar was like watching my life in a flashback. The only difference is that my wounds are still unhealed.
The drama evolves around family relationships and society's views on them. It tackles the struggle single mothers go through in order not to abandon their kids. For society they're damned anyway. Whether the mother has the child or abandons it; she'll be cursed. The whole world gives its back to those poor women.
The drama as well questions the family. What makes a group of people a family? Is being born of the same parents the only way to become family? If you find yourself suddenly a family of someone, how would you react? How much would you sacrifice for your family? How much would you forget and how much would you forget?
Read the rest on my personal blog for fears of spoilers ^^
https://parkchohwa.wordpress.com/2015/04/10/cinderellas-sister-a-drama-i-watched-for-the-ost/
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The very idea of the film is brilliant and genuine. They carry the story as if it's the most natural thing ever. The acting is insanely superb. It's so hilarious and cute I can find myself watching it again and again. PERFECT!!
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Don't get betrayed by the synopsis or the posters. It's not about a married woman cheating on her husband. It's about the invisible thin line between dream and reality, between the real and the unreal, between what our mind creates and what happens, between what we want and what we can do and between the beyond and the scientific.
I'm not going to mention the names of the characters, because I didn't even notice them having any. During the whole film they uttered no dialogue. And you wouldn't miss that. You might not even notice.
There's no plot here if you care for any. There are two people, getting dragged by life first then abandoning it to their own realm. There's a world that they only see, they only understand and they only feel.
Production and acting is superb.
This might not be everybody's cup of tea but it's worth the try.
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The film traces an ill-fated relationship between two fathers and their actualization of their concept of dad. Dark, cruel, thrilling and heart throbbing with many twists, the film tosses a question with no answer. A question we all try to avoid but one day in our life we face. A situation where we know that whichever option we choose, we'll be compromising what left of our humanity. A point of no going back.
The usual good guy Kim Seung Woo in one helluva a jerk here. A talented egotist who is charismatically strong and looks so hot in sunglasses. While Son Byung Hong who can be a real bad guy is the nice family-oriented father in the film. With the switched roles and Kim Sae Ron as the central kid, acting is superb.
The music is fits the anticipation mood. And the director knew what he was doing.
No rewatching for me.. Too dark.. Too painful.. I'd definitely recommend it to those obsessed with thrillers AND existential questions.
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The film focuses on young people's sense of loss. Through what nightlife involves -one night stands, gang rapes and so- the film tries to show that even the escape route for those youth is blocked. There's no way out. Again emphasising the theme -though preceding the release of the book- it's painful because it's youth.
Even when young people find true love in the mid of all the superficial and meaningless turmoil, their uncertainty, scars and fear snatch it away. The ending screams out, loss!
The music is unexpectedly nice for an old film, especially Kim Min Jong's OST.
Obviously I watched the film for Kim Min Jong. He was awesome with that mysterious halo his character implied, his long hair, deep voice and those big round eyes. If he looked at me the way he looked at the female lead I would have fainted.
The film contains harsh scenes to portray the raw issues. To present a dark -if my misanthropist self would talk it'd say realistic- view on youth, sugar coating and beautifying won't help. The film is a unique portrayal of a theme so long covered. Though the ending was expected if we'd read the writer's mind, I was still shocked. I wanted at least a ray of hope at the end.
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Though the reason of the whole spying mission might sound ridiculous, judging by what happens in the Hallyu world, it's possible.
I loved and admired the acting of the male leads. Eric and Lee Jin Wook gave their all and impressed me. Even in the most cheesy scenes Eric would make it believable and romantic. Lee Jin Wook was the perfect spy. It suited him perfectly. I just loved him here.
While Han Ye Seul did a good job, she never impressed me. I don't know what exactly is the problem but I never get impressed. Liked her action scenes and independent personality (at the beginning of course, before falling in love and whatnot).
The action scenes were awesome at the beginning but then I grew tired of them. The OSTs were just great. Loved each one.
Though too optimistic a view, I liked the reconciliation idea between North and South. Comradeship and loyalty for the country were presented here. Comradeship and love won which I applauded. No matter what, the human comes first.
There was much dragging. Lee Duk Hwa got on my nerves awfully -he always does-. The whole thing about the book was not well-written. The drama is certainly not for a marathon.
I won't recommend or re-watch it again. Eric and LJW lovers would be able to tolerate it for the brilliant acting.
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luna6:
'' As an avid fan of Korean cinema couldn't help to check out "Bye June". The 1998 film features the acting debuts of Ji-tae Yu, Ha-neul Kim, an extremely brief cameo by Yeong-hie Seo as a nurse, and the directorial debut of Choi Ho (Who Are You? , Bloody Tie, & Go Go 70s). With that said the movie is a complete turd with all of the actors turning in lifeless performances and the direction being nothing more of an amateurish attempt at projecting the troubled times of disillusioned youths.
The soundtrack blares out popular alternative rock songs of its time (the main track being "Bye June" by the Smashing Pumpkins) which worked ok, but the execution of each scene felt like a poor imitation of a mock video for each song. The story never leaves first gear as it drags on for 93 minutes but feels like an eternity.
About the only reason why I can think you may want to check out this movie is to see Ji-tae Yu and Han-neul Kim at an early stage of their careers.''
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Cha Seung Won is as mighty as ever with new colours and deeper expressions.
The music is fine.
In all it's a good movie.
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