Park Chan-wook is a master
This was immaculate.The things capitalism will put you through. Love how this film turns a mirror to its audience to decide what’s moral. Who to root for? At what act do we decide to become horrified and who gets chastised? No one wins. There is no right or wrong under this system. Just eat or get eaten. It’s a tragic reality.
The approach to these topics reminds me so much of Memories of a Murder. The tone will go from outrageously silly to petrifying within a blink.
Amazing sound design, beautiful cinematography, impeccable editing. The best stuff is coming out of Korea and has been for quite a while.
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I’m left perplexed?
So mixed about this one. I just feel perplexed after finishing this. This was the fastest I’ve ever gone through a K-Drama because of how fun and easy of a watch this was but the last two episodes almost ruined it for me. They were such a sudden shift in tone, characters were assigned odd and lazy outcomes, plot holes galore, unnecessary twists, everything felt so astonishingly rushed. The ending couldn’t be more anti-climactic and awkward. It felt like a whole different show. As if the writing room was struck by an asteroid before the deadline. But before that, I was considering this drama an all-timer… as many hyped it up to be. It wasn’t without it’s flaws, of course. The OST was nothing memorable and the ML could have been more likable. Maybe I’m sick of the cold CEO trope.I still consider this worth watching for the comedic relief and delicious food scenes but don’t rush to get to it. It was a 9/10 for me until the last episodes. Business Proposal was cheesy and full of corny humor in the best way. I loved the silly use of graphics, the plot was more down to earth than most dramas (I just finished Lovely Runner lmao), the female lead was educated and successful in her own right, and the performances were truly great! It’s just wild to watch such a great set up be failed upon at the finish line.
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Worth the hype
How am I supposed to watch any other K-Drama now after watching the Citizen Kane of them all?Anyone who loves Murakami books would love this. Anyone who loves the anime ‘Your Name’ would love this. I wasn’t the biggest fan of it, but I know many are! Both involve time hopping, tragedies, and romantic fate.
This drama was on a whole different level from all the others I’ve watched. It was incredibly unexpected but welcome. Fantastic performances and chemistry, a consistent tone and pace, emotional depth that will truly leave you heartwrenched consistently, and an unpredictable story that keeps you addicted the entire time.
I’m so impressed by how well the tone would shift back and forth in this drama. And it shifted A LOT throughout each episode. You could never get too hopeful or comfortable and it keeps you addicted. The perfect balance of heartbreaking drama, action, and adorably cheesy romance. This needs to be protected from an HBO remake… truly.
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