asian movie reviews.

I've been watching lots of Asian movies lately. Y'see, I get bored hecka easily. Anyways, my friends and I had this huge list of Asian movies and were planning to have a movie day... but that's prolly not going to happen. And I got hecka bored, so I started watching the movies I put on the list. So, here's a review of the movies I've watched so far.

WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

He Was Cool
Koizora the Movie
Sunadokei (Sand Chronicles)
Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteiru

He Was Cool ★★★☆☆
Summary: [Link]
I had some troubles loading the videos on Drama Crazy, so I ended up watching it on YouTube.
The beginning was a bit hard to understand. I didn't really get what was going on until probably the second part of the movie. The movie also didn't go into too much detail about Eunsung's past. I think that the movie would've been a lot better and more dramatic if the viewers were able to learn more about his past and why he became a bully in the first place.
You've got to love the character of Yewon. I love her personality. I don't really know how to explain her personality, but I think that despite being brought up in a poor family, there's so much to love about her. I don't blame Eunsung for falling for her.
And, of course, in all Korean movies/dramas, there's always the ex-girlfriend who's so FUCKING ANNOYING. I want to punch her in the face. Okay, I have to admit, she's hecka pretty, but the way she goes after Eunsung and tries to hurt Yewon... it's pathetic.
Oh! Another noted stereotype: Eunsung leaves to study abroad. Then, Eunsung and Yewon reunite in a romantic scene.
But besides that, this was kinda different from all the other stereotypical movies. Like, none of the main characters died. :D
Anyways. This movie was pretty good, but it could use some improvement. It never went in to too much detail. Personally, I think that it would've been better off as a 10-episode drama. It would've been nice if we could've gotten to know the characters more.

Koizora the Movie ★★★★★
Summary: [Link]
I actually haven't watched the drama before, so I can't make any comparisons between the two. Well, except for the fact that Hiroki is so much cuter in the movie. <3 He's the same guy that played Fujimaru/Falcon in the Bloody Monday series. <3
Okay. THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER, HANDS DOWN. Also, it's a tearjerker, so remember to have some tissues handy! XD The love between Hiro and Mika is really different, in a sense. And Hiro is such a great guy... <3 I'd love for him to be my boyfriend.... But the thing is, I always thought that their relationship was being really rushed. Just a few weeks after they start going out, they have sex, and Mika gets pregnant. But I guess that since it's a movie, they have to rush the beginning so the story can move on.
And of course, in all Asian romance movies, there's the ex-girlfriend. She doesn't play too much of a part, besides that fact that she pushed Mika down, which caused Mika to get a miscarriage. Then, in the end, when you finally figure out why Hiro broke up with Mika, you can't help but cry. D;
And then, of course, it only gets more sad. :/
And then, stereotypically, SOMEONE DIES. :D
And stereotypically again, SOMEONE TRIES TO COMMIT SUICIDE. :D
Oh, yea. Another stereotype: SOMEONE GETS CANCER. :D
Alright, I'll admit, a lot of this is hecka stereotypical, but by far, this is the best movie I've ever watched. <3 I would definitely recommend it. No, wait. Screw that. WATCH IT, OR ELSE I'LL EAT YOU.

Sunadokei (Sand Chronicles) ★★★☆☆
Summary: [Link]
It's a bad summary, but if it were to give any more detail, it'd give the whole plot away. :/
I started to read the manga, but I stopped because I got lazy, so I just decided to watch the movie.
Ahh... young love... <3 Basically, Ann and Daigo fall in love. And of course, Fuji and his sister (whose name I don't remember) get in the way. It's not a love triangle; it's an incomplete love square. XD And it looks something like this:
Ann <--------------------> Daigo
  ^                                 ^
  |                                  |
  |                                  |
Fuji                    Fuji's little sister

There we go. See, it'd be a love square if Fuji and his sister thought it'd be nice to commit incest. But that never happened.
Anyways. I guess that for the most part, a lot of it was jealousy. Well, some, anyways. It's really good in the beginning, but afterwards, when they grow up and turn all old and wrinkly (okay, not really), it gets hecka confusing with Ann and the beach scenes. Also, a lot of it was flashbacks and stuff, but I think it would've been better if all the childhood scenes were shown, and then the story moved on to when they're adults. It would've been less confusing that way.
Also, I still don't understand the whole beach thing. Even after thinking about it for the longest time. I DON'T GET IT. D: I would've given this four stars instead of three, but I DON'T GET IT. So I can't give it another star. D:

Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteiru ★★★★☆
Summary: [Link]
I thought it was hecka weird in the beginning, but eventually, I started to understand what was going on. Pretty much, it's the love between two socially awkward people. Makoto has an inferiority complex, and Shizuru is really immature and childish, and she's basically strange. So, Shizuru falls in love with Makoto. They both take an interest in photography, so they go into a forest to take pictures. Makoto starts liking Miyuki, and Shizuru and Miyuki end up becoming close friends.
"I just want the person I love to fall in love with the person he loves."
^ That refers to the relationship between Shizuru, Makoto, and Miyuki. I won't say too much, though. Figure it out yourself. >:D
So, it's Shizuru's birthday, and Makoto asks her what she wants. She said that she wants a photo of them kissing in the forest. But ever since that kiss, Shizuru disappears from Makoto's life.
I am definitely NOT giving out the ending to this one. I WILL NEVER, EVER GIVE OUT THE ENDING TO THIS MOVIE. EVER.
The beginning was, not so much confusing, but it was really weird. After the weirdness died down a bit, it got really interesting. It was also really funny. But only at the end can one appreciate the beauty of this movie.
As for stereotypes, I didn't find too many; there's one in the end, but I won't say what it is.

Alright, my movie reviews are done for now.

I want to watch the Machine Girl, but from the trailer, it seemed like nothing was anatomically correct. :/

Also, I'd like to watch:
`100 Days With Mr. Arrogant
`1 Litre of Tears
`Saigou no Yakusoku
`Tokyo Boy
`Yesterday

No horror movies for me~ Even though I hecka want to watch Jisatsu Circle. But I tend to stay away from that shit.