I'm sure late to watch this movie, it has been like what 15 years since release and the first things that comes to mind after watching it is this has not aged well. Aside from the silly comedy that should be universal, the premise would not be accepted in today's easily offended world. And that's why I keep watching it. It may have been cute at that time but I wonder if now, people would still watch it with a light heart.
And yet the movie doesn't pretend it has a deeper meaning. But it's grounded in traditions and culture and it subtly mocks them. That subtle undertone makes it worth watching but mind you, it's so subtle it's almost missing.
Speaking of comedy, it's pretty predictable but it's cute in a way that I cannot explain. If you want something that will keep you glued to the screen in both laughter and emotion, it's better to watch more recent Korean comedies. This is one doesn't have anything special that passed the mark of time.
And yet the movie doesn't pretend it has a deeper meaning. But it's grounded in traditions and culture and it subtly mocks them. That subtle undertone makes it worth watching but mind you, it's so subtle it's almost missing.
Speaking of comedy, it's pretty predictable but it's cute in a way that I cannot explain. If you want something that will keep you glued to the screen in both laughter and emotion, it's better to watch more recent Korean comedies. This is one doesn't have anything special that passed the mark of time.