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Based on a series of true stories posted by Ho-sik Kim on the Internet describing his relationship with his girlfriend. These were later transformed into a best-selling book and the movie follows the book closely. It describes the meeting of Kyun-woo (Cha) and an unnamed girl. Kyun-woo is shamed into assisting the girl because the other passengers mistakenly think she is his girlfriend. Once he helps her, Kyun-woo develops a deep sense of responsibility for her which enables him to tolerate (somehow) the girls abuses.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Hungry Jenny
Format:DVD
It was so refreshing to watch a film so moving that made me laugh, cringe and cry, and really care for the main characters. Some films are so stilted and predictable but this is so touching and you get really drawn to the characters. The comic timing and expression of the guy in particular are hilarious. Although you start to wonder why he puts up with the sassy girl's bizaare and volatile behaviour, at the same time, you feel like you understand why he wants to stay with her.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Eyon
Format:DVD
The Korean title "Yeopgijeogin geunyeo" can be translated into "That Bizarre Girl". And that should have been the English title cuz that's the main attraction. Like the old screwball comedies, its about the misadventures of a hapless guy who gets caught up with a tough, willful girl. At times he wants to avoid this badly behaving girl with a mysterious past, however pretty she is. That's sensible. She doesn't seem to like him. She constantly threatens him with "wanna die?" if he doesn't do what she expects him to do. And she punches him at will.
About the time the girl's parents are introduced, the story changes to a more conventional romance with more and more weepiness. And the ending, while clever, somehow reduces the effect of the earlier zaniness. It's almost as if the writer had a beginning for this crazy girl story but no ending. So he took a formula and twisted it a little to provide the final portion.
It still works cuz it remained largely unpredictable and the writing, direction and the hugely appealing actors (Jun Ji-hyun as the girl and Cha Tae-hyun as the guy) give it a homogeneity. Not surprisingly, this made Ji-hyun a star in Korea.
Overall, it's not perfect -- some facets aren't as polished as the rest -- but I'm gonna give it 5 stars anyway cuz the whole experience of the film haunts me still.
I'm a latecomer to Korean films. But that means to me that there are a number of precious gems like this one out there waiting for me to discover them.
About the time the girl's parents are introduced, the story changes to a more conventional romance with more and more weepiness. And the ending, while clever, somehow reduces the effect of the earlier zaniness. It's almost as if the writer had a beginning for this crazy girl story but no ending. So he took a formula and twisted it a little to provide the final portion.
It still works cuz it remained largely unpredictable and the writing, direction and the hugely appealing actors (Jun Ji-hyun as the girl and Cha Tae-hyun as the guy) give it a homogeneity. Not surprisingly, this made Ji-hyun a star in Korea.
Overall, it's not perfect -- some facets aren't as polished as the rest -- but I'm gonna give it 5 stars anyway cuz the whole experience of the film haunts me still.
I'm a latecomer to Korean films. But that means to me that there are a number of precious gems like this one out there waiting for me to discover them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Bloss
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I believe when this film was released it was the highest grossing Korean film ever and I can see why. It is a curious romantic comedy with some slightly surreal and completely over the top moments. It is charming and the characters come across so well - she definitely is sassy but you see what lies behind the way she acts as the film progresses...I can't think of too many films that can make you laugh and cry, sometimes simultaneously. It is based on a real life blog of a Korean guy and his girlfriend and follows their trials and tribulations. Definitely recommended, and forget about the poor US remake....
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5.0 out of 5 stars
silly title what what a movie.......
make sure you get the long version.....not the cut down...look somewhere else probably
i laughed, i cried, i rooted for the main characters, i was moved, it is a silly... Read more
i laughed, i cried, i rooted for the main characters, i was moved, it is a silly... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jose Juan Garcia
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great film, bad dvd
Be aware that the version entitled "My Sassy Girl (2001) Hilarious Korean Comedy" has the sound out of sync with the picture.
Published 10 months ago by M. Booth
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cut Thetrical version
Sadly this is the 14 minutes shorter thetrical version of the greatest korean drama/comedy ever. Therefore it is with regrettes that I could not give it the five star rating this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mischaonline
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best films I've ever seen.
I'm a sucker for a good romantic comedy movie and this is one of the best I've ever seen. The simplified version of the the story is a young man, Gyun-Woo, sees a beautiful (but... Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by Dymon Enlow
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There is Beauty Inside This Cruel Beast
After watching a so-called Korean `Comedy' film entitled "Too Beautiful to Lie," cringing with disgust as a con-artist used lies to destroy an innocent man and to turn his whole... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by James Uscroft
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No 4. Films of the 00's - My Sassy Girl
My Sassy Girl is one of the most unconventional love stories in recent cinema. The storytelling is of the most sincere. The comedy, drama and romance are very well balanced. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by Morris Day
4.0 out of 5 stars
unpredictably cute
this movie was recommended by a friend and i have never imagined myself watching flicks that i cannot understand and just focusing on the subtitles. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2007 by C. Owen
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