Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Rewind by Kim Hak-sun (Korea)



I'm not big on romantic movies, especially when it's about middle-aged guys trying to cope with loneliness. However this film has a certain charm that makes it engaging in a way. Perhaps it's the way the main actor portrayed his life; a video shop owner living a carefree life with no higher-ups to contend with and no long-term relationship to commit to. Or perhaps it was those mysterious love letters and wanting to find out which woman was responsible for it. Maybe it was just the warm soundtrack and the alluring cinematography that leaves you wanting more.

Well as the ending tells us, fate plays quite a big role in love and affairs, and some things just don't come no matter how long you wait for them. This was a pitiful journey into the life of a lonely man who's just trying to find meaning in his life while wallowing in self-denial.

3/5 stars
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