Reviews

This movie was cute but forgettable. I wanted to like it and went into it with an open mind. I like Kim Haneul and Jang Geun Suk a lot. I thought they had some chemistry but the extremely choppy editing killed my liking for this movie a lot. I feel like I'm being generous giving it a 6 as it is.

I understand this is based on a manga and there is a Jdrama that precedes it but I still felt like this was a tale that could be told well in a one and a half to two hour span. It wasn't. Sometimes the ending of one scene and the intro to another was so nonsensical and jarring it just threw me out of the moment and this happened more than once.

Again, this film is cute. But lower your expectations before you watch it. If you are a big big fan of Jang Geun Suk you may like this movie a lot. He's got real on screen charm and presence and so does Kim Haneul. Unfortunately, I feel their talent was wasted on poor writing and directing.

There was actually some good music in this film. But good music did not elevate it's quality for me.

My re-watch value is at one because I know I will not watch this film again.

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I bought this movie for a dollar when I was like 12 and just because I was all into action asian movies. When I saw the movie I was an expert at this type of movie already and it was similar to others I had seen since there were awesome fighting scenes and music that helped the movie out as well. The beginning of the movie is one of my favorite scenes because the main actress shows how awesome she is and not just here but later on as well. I love movies like this where the female is an awesome weapon specialist or fighter. I like to rewatch the movie because it is an action movie and is very interesting and does not bore you when you watch it again. I might watch it right now after I finish this because writing about it just made me want to watch it again.

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Hero is one of my favorite movies since I was 7. When it first came out my dad was the one who rented it and I saw it with him. The brilliant acting skills of Jet Li were a great advantage to the movie. The awesome fighting scenes were beyond words. They leave you speechless. I love the use of vibrant colors and how the story is given by having Namless be the one to tell the story. I keep rewatching this movie every once in a while since I was 7. When I was young I just liked how it had so much action and the colors since I would not finish reading the subs fast enough. And I would see it more I would love the movie more and understand better. The music as well is so calming and thrilling and adds to the spectacularness of the film. I couldn't have thought of another ending for this movie it suits it.

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This movie is absolutely perfect in every way. Jackie Chan is awesome in all his movies and this one is not an exception. The movie is filled with action and also makes you laugh a lot. I do not think someone could watch the whole movie without laughing. The fighting scenes are funny and intense. This movie is one of my regulars I love to watch it over and over because its just one of those movies you love to rewatch because you can not forget the funny parts and therefor you want to see it again and see those parts. I think all those who watch it end up falling in love with this movie especially those who love action and comedy.

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I started watching CJ7 as a mistake. When I was channel flipping I stumbled upon this movie and I was so in love with it that when commercials would interfere me I would get mad. CJ7 is such a cute movie and funny too with the wonderful acting of Stephen Chow. The story was orignal to me because I had never seen one before with this same plot so I loved the new story. Then the movie also had its sad parts and what I loved the most was the cute ending. This movie is a good movie to watch if you want a cute funny movie that you will enjoy no matter what. This movie is rewatchable since no matter how many times you see it you will most likely still love it.

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Won Bin has been out both in big and small screen lately but is back with a vengeance in this movie. He still impressed me. From "Autumn in my Heart" to this film..totally different character but were both perfectly portrayed. Hands down. On the other hand, I gave a 10 to the story because it's different & story is original compared to the other movies I've seen so far..korean movies per se..For me, it's a love story with a different meaning (if you know what I mean or perhaps I'm the only one who understand that :D). Anyways, all I'm saying is I love it, and you better watch it to understand what I mean.

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My dad was watching this movie and then I joined about 10 mins into the movie and I do not like to miss a minute of it but I continued to watch the movie and loved it. So after it finished I saw it again from the beginning. Jet Li is awesome in this action packed movie. The acting was among the best since Jet Li was in it. The action scenes were phenominal since they really captured your attention and had you interested in what would be the outcome of the fighting. The story for this movie is not original because it has been done for other movies but with Jet Li being apart of the cast the story was able to seem different in a sense where you are seeing the movie and it feels as if you have never seen this kind of movie before. I dont know how to explain it but yeah its a must watch if you like action movies.

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This movie is among my top favortie movies. I love the story of the movie even though it is not very original the way it was presented in this movie really made it stand out. Why do I love this movie so much? Maybe its because Jang Geun Seok was in it. Well it is one reason but overall the movie is awesome and is even better to watch because you get to see the mad acting skills of Jang Geun Seok and the adorable Moon Mason.How can one resist watching a movie with these two handsome actors? I do not like to rewatch movies that are not action or comedy so that is why I gave it a 1 for rewatch value this is just the way I think but I think most people would love to see this movie again. I am good with watching once and keeping it in my memory and heart forever!!!

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First off, I would say this movie is not for everyone. I would avoid it if you do not like very slow movies.

This is a movie which beautifully relies on simplicity to tell an emotional tale. It's a quiet tale, full of feeling, full of longing. It's a deeply felt journey.

The gist of it is simple: China, 80s, the moutains of Hunan. A son is taking over the postman position of his father, who is forced to retirement due to arthritis. And for his first time doing it the father walks along, to teach him. The job is fairly simple: Walk a certain designated route, dropping mail in villages. But it's not that simple, because the postman must understand the villagers- and their hearts and the relationships among them.

It is a story of a father and son- and the understanding that passes between them of how much sacrifice this job entails. The son already kknows this and yet the journey together, the journey of passage for one and initiation for another- brings them to a point of transition and deeper understanding. This journey becomes a touchstone of both of their lives. It is a story of mutual appreciation, and of strenghtening the father-son bond but also increasing the love for the heart of the family, the mother, and her own sacrifices.

For anyone who knows and identifies with the joy but at the same time heartbreak of solitude and/or who enjoys solitary walks in the moutains, this movie may just prove a beautiful sight. For anyone who knows the separation from family for a long time due to a sense of duty or because of job, this may also be something to identify with.

It may not be a film for everyone, for it is slow, perhaps too slow, deliberate and reflective and lets feelings unfold on screen, though it speaks through facts and situations. It's a story of a father and son, the story of inheritance, the story of a journey of initiation and of sacrifice. It is accompanied with beautiful scenery and calming music- at times soaring with nostalgia which pierced right through me, beautiful cinematography, breathtaking at times, as we witness the wide expanses of the great moutains, the significane of the job in such a rural area becomes even more pronouces, as is the sacrifice. There is also some very intimate camera work at times.

It may seem very dated to some, however.

The acting is very sensitive and restrained from both actors and their bond feels very real; there is good character development as they learn more about each other The dog is also very prominent. The Chinese title of the film is "Those Mountains, Those People, That Dog", where the dog refers to the dog that accompanies our postmen on the way, a trusted companion, almost the second son, in the solitude of the long path that takes the postman away from home for many long weeks.

It's a thoroughly beautiful piece, which very much affected me the first time I saw it. I was very much taken by the painting the film created. For that reason alone, this movie will always be special for me.

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I loved this movie, the months I was waiting to watch it were not wasted...
Han Hyo-Joo confirmed one more time her acting talent and bringing tears to my eyes.
If somebody asks me to tell them about this movie in two words, I'll say 'warm sun'... This movie gave so many warm feelings...
Director's and cameraman's work is brilliant... The game of lights in this movie, in my opinion, is one of the main positive effects... Because of the light in the movie... everything is printed in the smallest details in my brain... the girls clothes... the guys hair... the sun in the room... the beautiful kiss... the family feeling with the dog... the massage...the drama watching time...their field full of the yellowest flowers...her, touching his face to 'see' him... (I can go on, until I've told the whole movie..thehe).
Though the plot is not something brilliant and new for a Korean movie, actors and the crew makes the movie unforgettable, in my opinion..
Watch it, you won't regret!

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