For Eternal Hearts (DVD) (Limited Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
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numinair
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October 15, 2007
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October 15, 2007
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Continuum of Hearts
Continuum of Hearts
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Firstly, I'll say straight away that this is one of the best movies I have watched this year, so far, and probably one of the most rewarding experiences you will have from a film! It has an unforgettable spiritual imaginativeness by the story, and its aftertaste will touch and remain with you for quite a while. It will be one of the most soulful S. Korean films you'll get this year. Its beautifully told and stirring, gentle and poetic, a magical ghost story, wrapped in a dream of transcendence. Or to be less poetic about it - its just bloody brilliant! Regarding Min Sun Kim's appearance here, too, and if you liked the mental challenges of "Memento Mori", this would also be for you. Although partly an intellectual 'thinker' of a movie, (relating to German romantic literature) and quite thought provoking, its simple story line is easy-going, and the fantastical aspects of this tale has a relevance to us all about love and mortality. What happens when loved ones have left us, can they remain somehow? Does love itself continue on in a person, into the future - into Eternity and outside of Time itself? Well, its all hinted within this, and you could have a dedicated blog site about the mysterious and transcendental aspects of this film. The love story itself, touches the nature of what happens when two people have died, only to relate themselves to other lost souls and for them to share their eternal dream (a givenance of love?), outside of time and space. Immediately when you see the two butterflies (of two human souls?) gently flying in transported harmony towards the screen at the introduction, the stories' fantasy element begins to be told, as Su Young relates his first love experience to a group of musician students at the university he teaches at. This fairy tale romance is then told in flash back fusion, and in a sublime and surreal thematic, as Su Young relates his charm for the enigmatic and romanticizing Pippa (Min Sun Kim), after an emotional outburst in his German literary class. Regarding the supernatural elements, its a romantic ghost tale, but in the ethereal sense. Its a sleep world, a dream experience - veiled into a romantic fairy tale. It mentions the '49 days' period of grace after death aspect, that was similar featured in the "49 Days" HK movie. But although you get thought provoking out of time and space premise, its not done in any sort of obscure way, that would leave you wondering what on earth was going on. It all makes absolute sense when you reach the end - and it is essentially a love story. It was great to see Kyung Ho Jung again here, playing the younger part of Su Young, who is another very amiable guy, and fantastic to see Min Sun Kim back in cinema, too, as she is such a vibrant and spirited actress, that its a shame she isn't in many movies of late. She' s certainly a wasted talent by her absence, and it would be nice to see more of Min Sun in the future. There are some "Memento Mori" references that appear in this film, also, that I'm sure a lot will discover. If you get this DVD, I can definitely say it will be one of the best Korean movies you will see this year. Although there is a slight cynical ending, the overall feeling you will be left with is of a warm heartfelt experience and a feel good ending. It all suggests a possible hope towards our mortality, and of how love can continue on, no matter what happens. It also has a nice added relevant twist to the plot, which makes it all more poignant to what is being told here. If you can really get your head (or maybe heart) around what the script is saying, you will be well rewarded by its meaning and fulfillment. Its also a movie you can return to, as the subtle nuances and detailed bits under the veneer, make it very re-watchable. The Sponge movie group along with KOFIC have come out with another gem of a movie here. This is one rare treat you just cannot afford to miss and which generally comes only once every blue moon. Don't just buy this, guys, - experience it, enjoy it and just never give it away - ever! This is almost a masterpiece! |
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