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Monday, September 26, 2005
i just watched a korean movie called "The Classic". it stars Son Ye-jin, who will be appearing soon in the upcoming movie "April Snow". Son Ye-jin (of "Summer Scent" fame) is really a credible actress. it's a very very very nice movie, which made me cry due to the storyline and of course, the music. not many movies can make me cry to this extent, not even "My Sassy Girl" of which is also made by the same director. i must say this movie is better than many hollywood made romantic films... one of the most fantastic films i've ever watched. the background music was so nice, as always, characteristic of korean shows. i'm going to buy the OST tomorrow.
talking about movies, South Korea has been continuously producing many great movies. and of cos, many of them are of the romantic and love genre. while many people accuse them of being melodramatic, they no doubt are successful at causing a stir in your heart. plus, they are very marketable, sought after in asia and even in the US.
now look at love movies produced by local directors. 1st one that comes to your mind is perhaps "I Do I Do". i'll like to tell jack neo that no one is grieving about the fact that the movie wasn't sent in for nomination at the Golden Horse Awards. please lah, even raintree pictures knows it isn't film-fest material. i'm sure that the movie won't do well at all if not for its chinese new year screening, and also bcos people who can't get seats for other movies chose to watch this unwillingly. another movie recently of this genre is "Be With Me", directed by eric khoo which has won rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival. finally, we have one movie that can be recognised internationally, although it is not of mainstream material.
it is definitely true then that singapore's movie industry is light years behind korea's, or maybe the rest of the world too.
time for some packing of my notes...
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