High Heel (2014)

Watch this for Cha Seung Won's acting. He is 100% absolutely amazing in this role. I was completely invested in his character from the beginning all the way up to the very end. I think that is why the ending disappointed me so much. Cha Seung Won's acting makes you really connect with Jiwook. To not have a clearer resolution to his struggle within himself just...left me wanting more. Left me wanting a happy endng because he deserved it. This movie deserved it. I would have given it 10/10. That being said, I still highly recommend watching it. The disappointing end is still worth it to see Cha Seung Won's portrayal of Jiwook.

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Hi,
I should really say the male lead, Oh god am really impressed with his acting. I could not able to express his acting with words. When I read the plot, I was really wondering how can an highly paid actor like him could act transgender role. But, am surprised with his expressions, emotion and action by the way. Well, the story" about a cop who is in the investigation dept tries his best to capture all the bad guys out there and at last wants to quit his job and become a transgender women. After resigning his job and thinking of going abroad for the operation where he come to know his sister had been kidnapped and some cops in his department has died cz of the not captured bad guys with who he made deal with for the money".
Here the story will bring the question that will he go ahead to lead his new life or he will be the man who will protect his loved once. I would like to recommend this movie who ever likes to watch transgender dramas or movies.
Finally, This movie contain lots of blood shed and 18+ violence. So, whoever have a fear of blood and extreme violence please avoid the movie.

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This is one fantastic movie I highly recommend. I'm such a fan of Cha Seung Won. Packed with serious action and life struggles. Neither supersedes the other. You'll get both in equal dose. With all the very public high profile "successful?" gender switches that's been going on lately this drama is also a very timely one but you keep in mind this is not a Docu-drama on the subject of transgender. It's a cop and gangster movie. But CSW not you're typical Cop. This Cop has issues with his sexuality. But it's only 1 of a few story threads in this movie. Friendship, mob/gang war, it's here.

This movie sucked me in and didn't let go. The action is sharp and slick and on point beyond words my lower jaw just dropped. CSW's acting is so pure and true to the kind of life(style) he's trying to depict giving a small but clear insight into the struggles and sacrifices millions of people with this issue face everyday. To be honest this issue belatedly switching genders is not one I've ever turned my mind to. I hear and see it all around and pretty much dismiss it as it's not something I condone; But I don't have to condone something to try to understand it.and this movie was portrayed in a way that made me curious and drew it to the forefront of my attention :)

What caught my attention was how Cha Seun Won used his smallest finger to play a big roll in this movie. A raised pinkie seemed to be what the Directors decided to use as a subtle hint at the persistent feminine mindset of the main character when he was in male mode. We all know it's silly. But in this case I thought it was a good call. They chose not to over-feminize (my new word) a person whose main roll in life is a bad-ass hero cop. This most masculine looking man with a beautiful face didn't need to be seen as "trying to hide" a swishy walk or striking dramatic femme-poses instead I think the dignity was kept for the M & F portrayals by remaining subtle with the body. After all, the wig dress and make-up was more than enough for us to get the picture. CSW goes all in for his dramas. He's One of my Favorites! I'm never surprised at any of the projects Cha Seung Won takes on. He's mastered his craft so well. The rest of the cast were wonderful as well.

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WOW! So I just finished this film and I didn't really know what to expect from it other than a stellar performance from Cha Seung Won, and rest assured he did not let me down. This was probably one of the most challenging films that he has ever had to do in his career and he brought his A game! But the film itself was also just a beautiful work of art in how it was able to blend the subtle details with the gory reality. It truly is a masterpiece that will go down in history as one of the greatest films that CSW has ever starred in. The storyline and the plot had me tuning in to every detail so that I wouldn't miss a beat and the rawness of the characters had me believing every minute of it. If I had to describe it in one word, I would say 'epic'!

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