Tae-hyun Cha, Gianna Jun

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 ...( read more  read more... )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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Unrated, 123 min.

Directed by: Jae-young Kwak

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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  • June 9, 2008
    "The 10 Rules: 1. Don't ask her to be feminine. 2. Don't let her drink over three glasses. 3. Drink coffee instead of Coke/Juice. 4. If she hits you, act like it hurts. If it hurts, act like it doesn't. 5. On your 100th day together, give her a rose during her class. 6. Make s...( read more)ure you learn fencing and squash. 7. Be prepared to go to prison sometimes. 8. If she says she'll kill you, don't take it lightly. 9. If her feet hurt, exchange shoes with her. 10. She likes to write. Encourage her."

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    You know those rare occasions when a film has such an impact on you that you're literally speechless? When, no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to find words to describe what you just saw? That's kind of how I felt the first time I watched My Sassy Girl. The truth is, I never expected it to be much more than just an amusing, easily forgotten Korean comedy, a chance to have a few laughs, a nice time. It caught me by surprise. I almost felt like I was hit by a train. God, don't you just love when that happens?

    The film is labelled as a romantic comedy, which, let's face it, is enough to make many people think they won't enjoy it or that it's just not their "type". Why did I use quotation marks? Because romantic comedies aren't a genre. Hollywood might have turned it into one, but it's not. The expression 'romantic comedy' in the Western world (especially the ones from one particular country) has always been a sign of bad writing, bad acting, pseudo-entertaining and empty excuses for films, with (fortunely) some occasional exceptions. Now, if a romantic comedy is, supposedly, a fusion between Comedy and Romance than, yes, I guess My Sassy Girl is a romantic comedy. But to compare it to those things is nothing less than insulting.

    The story isn't fictional. Based on a novel by Ho-sik Kim, which was written after his famous blog on the Internet, which, post-by-post, described his adventures, joys and sorrows with his 'sassy' girlfriend. Impossible to know, obviously, which parts actually happened and which didn't, but either way, anyone who experienced half of what he did should be considered, at the very least, lucky.

    No matter how closely based and alike they might or not be, every single character in this film is perfect. Kyun-woo is just... impossible not to love. He's foolish, immature, naive, gets beaten by his mother when he spends the night out, lets everyone walk over him, may even be a little stupid. But he has the ability to create such an empathy among pretty much everyone. As for the (unnamed) girl, a little warning: she might very well make you fall for her. I mean, she's drunk all the time, she's threatening and seemingly unreachable and of course, gorgeous. One moment she's the toughest girl you ever saw and the next the sweetest and harmlessest. I admit that I'm a little suspect here though, because she reminded me a lot of someone close to me.

    Like I said, my expectations were to be amusing. But, truth be told, in more (much more) than one occasion it is hilarious. There are some scenes (like the ones in the train and in the prison or the one in the amusement park and the final one in the restaurant) that go way beyond the simple amusing. Sheer brilliance. And than, even the most typically cheesy ones (like when Kyun-woo offers her a rose in the middle of her class room) feel just... perfect. I also loved another aspect of the film. The narrative structure, divided in three parts: first half, second half and extra time. A little priceless detail for any football fan.

    Maybe the fact that I'm a helpless romantic fool helped a great deal, but My Sassy Girl - as you probably already figured out - really got to me. And I'm not easily conquered. So, if perfection does exist, than this is an example of it.
  • March 29, 2008
    Hopelessly cliche, yet effective.
  • June 25, 2007
    What do you mean you haven't seen this film? This is a must for anyone with any interest in Korean cinema beyond the "Asian Extreme" releases that seem to dominate in the West. This romantic comedy based on an internet diary was huge in Asia. Sometimes it may seem to try too hard...( read more), but not only did this fllm catapult the Korean language around the world (through the girl's memorable catchphrase), it has one of the most perfect resolves to a modern romance ever, played to the music of Pacobel's canon.

    Sadly, I have little doubt the Hollywood remake will blow.
  • June 6, 2007
    A cute and adorable Korean teen comedy. Not in the same vein as American teen comedies. There is a lot of heart here, and it makes me go all warm and fuzzy inside.
  • December 31, 2006
    no
  • November 11, 2009
    really a funnyand beautiful movie,
  • November 8, 2009
    this is the kind of movie you would ant to see over and over.. wont stop loving this movie... yahoo...
  • October 31, 2009
    me identifique con ella y el final me dejo satisfecha.
  • October 30, 2009
    I was impressed after knowing that this movie was based on a real life story. I can't even imagine how wacky,wild and weird the real female lead character was and how cute and in love the guy has been. After seeing this movie I can definitely describe or clearly understand what d...( read more)oes it like when somebody was describe as "sassy".
  • October 24, 2009
    original my sassy girl (korean version)

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  • maybe912
    January 29, 2009
    "The 10 Rules: 1. Don't ask her to be feminine. 2. Don't let her drink over three glasses. 3. Drink coffee instead of Coke/Juice. 4. If she hits you, act like it hurts. If it hurts, act like it doesn't. 5. On your 100th day together, give her a rose during her class. 6. Make sure you learn fencing and squash. 7. Be prepared to go to prison sometimes. 8. If she says she'll kill you, don't take it lightly. 9. If her feet hurt, exchange shoes with her. 10. She likes to write. Encourage her."

    omg.... i love him he remember evreything about her
    that is the real love...
    mmmmm.. the movie became a little bit boring cause it take aloooooong time but Its hilarious i enjoy it so much
    i like the twist at the end of the movie
  • danielflorence
    May 27, 2008
    We don't really like love stories but this is a different kind of love story. We just love this movie!It is stress relieving! :)
  • Harsh4U
    January 26, 2008
    Hey! Can anyone please tell me the name of the song which comes when the girl and boy change into their school dress? I have the OST cd of this movie but that song isnt there in it. Please help me find it, Thank you.
  • ch3rrry
    December 12, 2007
    love it too
  • jaolimitedart
    November 30, 2007
    great movie i love it!
  • nayumiyeo08
    August 27, 2007
    i like this movie alot! at first you will laugh, then you will cry
  • bronxtaylor93
    August 16, 2007
    the 1st movie windstruck was alot better this was a ok sequel
  • aprilhul
    July 17, 2007
    I love everything about this movie. Its hilarious. Definitely worth watching.
  • roseypie
    June 22, 2007
    i think hollywood is doing a remake of this film with elisha cuthbert.
  • PinkBohemianSweetie
    June 18, 2007
    One of my fave scenes from the movie is when The Girl went to Cha Tae Hyun's classroom...cute! ^*^

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