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a marvellous mini series (if that's the correct term)which enthralls right from the start and never lets go. In it's 36 or so hours, it seldom puts a foot wrong. The performances from some of the actors including female are hard to gauge in particular the two leading men, and the leading actressess ie Oh Yoon Ah as hye ap, who i nominate as the sexiest female character I've seen in a long time, and we never even get to see her legs. Then there is Choi Jung Won as Princess Yeon, who is full of grace and serenity. But I have no doubt that the best performance comes from Jung Jin Young as king yuri. plaudits also to among others Kim Hye Ri as as Lady Mi Yoo (Yeo Jin's mother), and Han Jin Hee as King Daeso. yes, there are faults. There is plenty of fighting, but very little blood. At one stage, i thought a character who was being executed had survived. it looked like the excutioners blade had missed him. but no, he had been killed. when one of the main characters is killed in a rather inhumane way, and his friend has the oppurtunity to treat the instigator in like manner, he doesn't. perhaps it's to do with korean tv restrictions. the two leading male and female characters are not without fault. At one stage, she poisons someone, and he has a tendency at times to kill people who are no threat to him. perhaps it was just one person, i can't temember. i see those as positive aspects of the series. When one of the lead characters dies, my heart broke. and i cried like anthing. That is one of the great strenths of korean movies and tv dramas; the emotion they can get from you, and also how they involve you in the stories. highly recommonded without reservations

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I watched this movie last night and I liked it. This story is more than just a romantic comedy. It's also sad. This movie is said to be like a prequel to the movie "My Sassy Girl." For those who have not seen this movie, I would recommend it (and to watch it first before watching this movie). Mostly because in the movie "My Sassy Girl" you don't know that much about "Miss Sassy Girl" (you never learn her name for one). But putting that aside - this movie is worth watching. It starts off light and fun but things take a turn towards the middle.



The acting was great, don't have any complaints about it. This was the first movie I've watched with Jang Hyuk in it, I had to laugh at some of his expressions in the beginning. His acting is good, though.



There was some music in this movie, but I'm not sure what they were. The only song that stuck out to me was the song "Stay" that they played in the first half of the movie. The other songs went along with the movie, though.



I think I might rewatch this movie again sometime, it was a good movie.



Overall - I think this movie is worth watching. Also, make sure to watch "My Sassy Girl" (: You'll find out why people see this as a prequel.

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I just re-watched this. I loved and didn't love this movie. It was actually pretty good I just couldn't come to grips with parts of it. I don't know how to call it. I loved the possibilities and its potential but it sort of fail a bit flat. The story left me with questions I still wanted answered and an empty feeling inside because it didn't end the way I wanted. Not that it was necessarily a bad ending, it just wasn't the ending I wanted. My ending might have been a bit morbid but I liked the prospect better then the actual outcome. It also needed more of the Adam character, that's what I really watched it for. I love Hyde and the dark romantic quality he brings to the film. Hyde's acting was a bit dry and seemed to lack the emotion I thought the film should have had but I loved the character all the same. And I cried all the same and I hate to cry. I would still watch it again, at least the scenes with Hyde in it anyway and the music was good too. It was haunting and sad but good. I even found the soundtrack.

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I've only heard good things about this movie - and after watching it I can see why (: For a movie that came out a decade ago it's done really well. If not for the cinematography you wouldn't know the difference.



The story sets off in the future and then we come to learn of this miss "sassy girl" who takes over Gyun Woo's life after they meet. The story had me laughing from the beginning. I wasn't sure where the story would wind up turning until the end of it where it comes full circle and ends with a cute ending (: It's definitely one of the best romantic comedies I've seen. Miss "sassy girl" , you never learn her name, but her character is original. And poor Gyun Woo, you can't help but feel sorry for the unfortunate events that continue to happen to him in the movie - at the same time laughing.



The acting is terrific - I have no complaints at all about any of the actors in this movie.



As for music - there really wasn't any main song to this movie. The only song that sticks out is the instrumental "Pachelbel Canon" by George Winston - if you don't recognize this name I'm sure you'll recognize it upon hearing it in the movie (:



My rewatch value is high - I'll definitely watch this movie again - I really enjoyed watching it!



Overall - I think this is indeed a "Classic" and if you're someone who enjoys romantic comedies I think it's something you need to watch (: So if you have some time and looking for something to watch I recommend this movie! So - watch it (:

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I own two sets of this dvd. I would have rated it higher but just couldn't due to the ending. The movie itself is a bit dark and I wasn't happy with the end at all but I just fell in love with Sho and Kei characters and with their relationship. It's so cute because Sho "Gackt" is so much taller than Kei "Hyde" the vampire but Kei is the mature grown up and guides Sho. There is a lot of action and cool and funny fight scenes and cute romance scenes and bittersweet friendships. I don't usually deal well with movies that are a bit melancholic but I just loved the characters in this I couldn't help myself. This was the movie that started me on my Asian music kick and infatuation with Gackt. I remember the first time I ever saw this in 2003 or 2004, I rented this a dozen times. I don't usually check the credits but I had to see who Sho and Kei were and to this day I'm a total Gackt fan though I never really got into Hyde's music he is still so awesome I love them both and will so watch anything they are in even if it's sad I don't think I would do that with any other artists.

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I really liked this I've seen the anime and this I liked better in some ways. I was also happy Sunako doesn't become a chibi in this, thank god. There was also more of the romance aspect to the live action. I really didn't think the guys were as cute as any of them should have been but I still loved Kyohei and Sunako, so cute! It has B grade effects but that was very easy for me to over look as most anime turned live action tend to to lack in the graphics department anyway. I will buy the series if I can every find it in region 1 dvd. The ending was good but I could have done without the last 10 seconds but it was good and better then the anime ending as far as I'm concerned. It's a fun, light hearted, romantic, comedy I've watched several times now.

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