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High Heel korean movie review
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High Heel
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by Lorrapatricia
Oct 31, 2016
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.5
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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