If it weren't for the ending I would have given this movie a rating of 6/10 because I didn'T actually get why it is so hyped. I've read a lot about how good this movie is, so I was a bit disappointed as I came to watch it. I expected a real cool sassy girl, bt I just got a very mean and harassing b**ch. And I so often had the desire to kick her a** because she annoyed me so much and I just couldn't stand her character. I hate bossy people and control freaks and she possessed both features. But as their story went on I could understand her a little bit better.
After all it wasn't a bad movie and you probably should watch it because it seemingly is a classic. It's a nice pastime.
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If the genders of the roles were reversed, there would be an outcry about the glamourization of an abusive relationship. Midway through the movie, you see some things that are supposed to make her a more sympathetic character but for me, it didn’t work. She was beyond unlikable, irredeemably so.
At the end, while you find out what her deal was, you never really find out if she is reformed. You only ever see *him* working on becoming a better person, which he did need to do. It was wholly unsatisfying to see the end of the movie with a HEA, loose strings tied up.
As I watched, I often wondered, how is this so highly rated? Is there a social disconnect that makes domestic abuse amusing when an attractive female does it? How is this considered a romance, at all? It shouldn’t be.
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" I'm Sorry; I Tried But I Cannot Do Any Better. I Thought That I Was Stronger Than This."
Literal translation of title: 'That Bizarre Girl'Part of the "My Sassy Girl Trilogy" by Kwak Jae Yong
This is the first movie of the "My Sassy Girl Trilogy" by director/screenwriter Kwak Jae Young.
The second is the film "Windstruck (2004)".
The third is the Japanese film "Cyborg She (2008)".
They are unrelated except for having a 'sassy girl' theme
Kwak Jae Yong served as screenwriter & director for all three above films.
Windstruck (2004) also stars Jun Ji Hyun, with a guest appearance by Cha Tae Hyun (this film's Gyun Woo).
I usually don't read other people's reviews, but I saw several 'low' scores here, so I thought I would address them; also, I was trying to get away from giving you an overview of the movie, but I have to do it this time in order to explain the young "Girl's" actions!
This movie is not about the "Sassy Girl"! It is about a young man, Gyon Woo, finally finding 'someone' to him to care enough about that he gets his crap together - and matures into a man!
Gyun Woo (Cha Tae Hyun) says that he was 'raised' by his mother as a girl"; this, I feel, has an effect on his dating girls in high school and now in college, where he is when this movie starts. He is having his picture taken in the second scene, but he really is stalling so that he won't have to go visit his aunt, who has a beautiful girl to introduce him to!
(He will meet her finally, but only at the end of the movie!)
He meets a young girl, (who I realized about the third time I watched this movie that the director gave no name to her, just 'The Girl', played by Jun Ji Hyun) on a subway in a large Korean city. First, he saves her from being hit by the subway and then took care of her as he was mistaken to be her boyfriend after she passes out drunk on the subway.
What most people FORGET, although it is mentioned later in the movie, she is celebrating the 1-year 'Death Day' of her late boyfriend, he dies the same day one year earlier before she meets Gyon Woo on the subway! Her ex-boyfriend who is still inside her and his memory keeps her from trying to date other men.
They also met on the subway as well, the way The Girl and Gyon Woo did.
Most of what happens revolves around this unseen boyfriend of The Girl that you never see, except his hand: The Girl is desperately trying to see her late boyfriend in Gyon Woo; however, she is slowly but surely falling in love with him!
That is why:
* She gets drunk because her late boyfriend is still in her mind and she cannot forget him
* She won't let Gyon Woo order soda when together, because that is what her late boyfriend used to order
* She pushes Gyon Woo into the lake, then jumps in to save him [a scene with the mother of her dead boyfriend (Yang Geum
Suk) and her are shown on the banks of a body of water; many feel her son/The Girl's late boyfriend drowned] The Girl is
actually 'saving' her boyfriend in her mind, warped by his death!
* Gyon Woo gives her his handkerchief to wipe her nose; her dead boyfriend had a handkerchief of the same design
* She wants to be with him, but she cannot shake her dead boyfriend's memory
* She keeps putting off seeing her old boyfriend's mother, who wants to introduce her to a new guy she thinks The Girl might
like
* She keeps telling him, "Wanna Die", when she wants him to do something with her and he gives a wrong answer.
* She beats him up when he does wrong: her late boyfriend would not approve!
* She can only 'let go' of her late boyfriend, after she thinks that Gyon Woo replanted the Wish Tree where they buried the
time capsule near the end: she finally realizes how much they care for each other!
* After 'letting go' The Girl finally throws the necklace the late boyfriend gave to her into a body of water, representing that
she finally released him (again, many think he drowned) and his memory!
* She goes to Europe for a year and a half since she couldn't find Gyon Woo again.
* Gyon Woo's mother actually thinks that she went to Europe to forget her late son, not Gyon Woo!
In case you haven't figured it out yet, The Girl's late boyfriend's mother (played by Yang Geum Suk) is Gyon Woo's aunt, and she tried for SEVERAL YEARS to introduce the two of them to no avail! The aunt has no idea that The Girl has been seeing her nephew, Gyon Woo, over the years since her son died.
On her first 'blind' date after her father told Gyon Woo not to see his daughter again, The Girl calls Gyon Woo; Gyon Woo
then gives this advice to the blind date (played by actor Im Ho) and then leaves...
Don't ask her to be feminine...
Don't let her drink over 3 glasses of soju...she'll beat someone.
At a café, instead of coke or juice, order a coffee...
If she hits you, act like it hurts...if it hurts, act like it doesn't.
Surprise her with a rose on the 100th day anniversary...in class.
Make sure you learn Kendo and Squash,..
Be prepared to go to jail sometimes...
Is she says she'll kill you, don't take it likely...
If her feet hurt, exchange shoes (with her)...
She likes to write (screenplays), encourage her.
Eggs: This movie is loaded with EGGS, fortunately not the kind that turn bad!
The man who The Girl throws up on in the subway in the beginning of the film is the man underneath the tree when The Girl goes to find Gyon Woo.
I love this movie! It was one of the first movies that I saw and became a huge Asian movie fan!
I love the main cast members who I had seen in other movies before this one. I came across Jun Ji Hyun in White Valentine (1999) in an English version and then saw her in Il Mare (2000), both excellent movies!
I saw Cha Tae Hyun in Sad Movie (2005) and the classic, Lover's Concerto (2002) before seeing him here. He also does an excellent job in the sad movie BABO (2008)!
They both gave excellent performances here and their chemistry was amazing!
The support cast also did an excellent job here; with a special kudos to The Girl's father (Han Jin Hee) and the hilarious performance in his scenes, and Gyun Woo's mother (Song Ok Sook), and her hilarious performance as well!
Just between us, there is going to be a remake, and we will find out that Gyun Woo and The Girl were switched at birth; the Girl has the genes of Gyun Woo's mother in her! (Just kidding!)
The music and cinematography were excellent and deserving of this movie being rated as high as it is!
After this movie came out, EVERY Korean girl wanted to be "The Girl', according to my friends in Korea. It has been copied in several countries but this one is still the best!
Many who gave this movie a bad rating did not take the time to see WHY The Girl acted the way she did!
The New Sassy Girl (2016) was attempted, but it only starred Cha Tae Hyun but not Jun Ji Hyun: need to say, it flopped!
Be the way, the UFO is from timepoint 1:15:57 to 1:16:02; blink and you will miss it!
RE-WATCH VALUE: All the time!
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unfortunately, i just found tae hyun's femal character super rude, and annoying, like, i laughed maybe once, in the whole 2 or so hours.
Anyway, this movie is at the top of one list of funny movies, i honestly don't get what people are thinking. I loved the actors, that's what saved it. the characters though, there was no saving them.
one was a complete bitch, the other was your typical playboy, turned loyal 'hachi', waiting for an indefinite amount of time. may or may not be a couple years.
not much can be said for character development. the girl was still a rude little bitch in the end. IMHO.
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yoooooo
bro this girl is soooooo sassy XDDBabe nege banhaebeorin naege wae irae
Duryeopdago mulleoseoji malgo
Geunyang naege matgyeobwara eottae my lady
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
Butterfly neoreul mannan cheot sungan
Nuni beonjjeok meorin stop
Beri dingdong ullyeosseo
Nan marya meotjin nom chakan nom
Geureon nomeun anijiman
Nareumdaero gwaenchaneun bad boy
Neoneun machi butterfly
Neomu yakae ppajeosseo
Neomu sunhae ppajeosseo
Neol gyeote dweoyagesseo
Deoneun geokjeong ma geokjeong ma
Naman mideobomyeon dwejana
Niga neomu mame deureo
Notchil su eomneun geol
Babe nae gaseumeul meomchul su oh crazy
Neomu yeppeo gyeondil su oh crazy
Neo animyeon piryo eoptta crazy
Na wae irae
We wanna go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rock
(So fantastic)
Go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rock
(So elastic)
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Elastic, elastic, elastic, elastic
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
(Ojik neoman deullinda)
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
(Meorissoge ullinda)
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
(Nae gaseume ullinda)
Ring ding dong, ring ding dong
Ring diggy ding diggy ding ding ding
I called you butterfly
Nari gamyeon galsurok
Moshi bakyeo neoran girl
Heeonal su eopttaneun geol
Nareul seontaekae (dorikiji malgo)
Seontaekae (domanggaji malgo)
Nege ppajin baboin na
Nal chaegimjeoya dwae
Babe (hey) nae gaseumeul meomchul su oh crazy (hey)
Neomu yeppeo gyeondil su oh crazy
Neo animyeon piryo eoptta crazy
Na wae irae
Nan chakadi chakan
Jeunghuguni geollin neoreul ihae motagetta
Neon gakkeumsshik geureon gojeong imijireul talpi
Iltalhaebwa gwaenchanta
Break out
cant believe she died tho ;O
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(honestly, if i were to tell someone to watch it, I would tell them to skip over the middle because it would make the movie better).
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i really dislike the disrespect from jun ji towards cha tae, the whole movie she was beating him
it provoked me so & ruin the mood of the film to me
in the contrary i like the american version much more
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"My Sassy Girl" a heartwarming and hilarious movie.
"My Sassy Girl" is a 2001 Korean romantic comedy that is widely regarded as a classic. The movie tells the story of a college student who falls in love with a quirky and unpredictable young woman. The film's strong script, well-developed characters, and excellent performances by the lead actors make it a highly entertaining and touching film. The movie's blend of humor, romance, and drama is perfectly balanced, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. The film's timeless appeal has made it a beloved classic not only in Korea but also around the world. Overall, "My Sassy Girl" is a movie that is both heartwarming and hilarious, making it a perfect choice for a date night or a night in with friends.Was this review helpful to you?
Good quality movies remains forever...
Just finished the movie. I think i am writing this more as a memento to myself than for reviewing it.THE STORY: interesting how it went. A girl that lost her boyfriend, a man that lacks purpose in life, as it is normal in that age. And then… chaos… a chaotic relationship, strange sado-maso funny moments… Two person linked so nice, great chemistry and a relationship that only both can comprehend.
A burden carried by her in her heart… how to forget a lost lover
?… a burden carried by him… how to make her forget him and make her happy?
To unite they must break… opposite feelings and behaviour and…
Maybe a tree will always wait for us…
ACTING: very good, completely centered in these two, Gyun Woo and the Sassy Girl.
MUSIC: how can anyone not love Canon in D composed by Pachelbel?!?!?
REWATCH: definitely! Especially the last 15 minutes, where such different moments and feelings come into place?
OVERALL: a bizarre feel-good story! But I love having this beautiful feeling of happiness after watching something that can stick to me as a little part of myself. Even better when rapped in a different story!
The end is almost perfect!
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The film gave Jun Ji Hyun her stardom, and rightly so, for portraying the bizarre character "the Girl". She is violent, foul-mouthed, blunt and Jun plays her with gusto and charm. Our hero, Gyun Woo, is a somewhat ordinary guy who wants no trouble in life. Cha Tae Hyun is a natural comedic and never underplays or overplays a scene. The two have a zany dynamic that is endearing and natural, if not uproarious.
As the film progresses, we get a beautiful emotional undertone. It doesn't take away from the hilarious comedic action in the first half, nor does it slow down the pace. Through Gyun Woo's eyes, the Girl appears more and more human and we learn that she is actually very caring and moral. Deep inside, she hides a sadness that explains her crazy antics thus far.
You don't expect the film to give you so much heart, but it does to the point of tears. I have seen a lot of romantic comedies in which the angsty heartbreak (known as the "downfall") makes me feel like I'm watching two separate films. My Sassy Girl finds the balance between comedy and sentiment in a way that doesn't disappoint.
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