Matrixiole
Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.
Bergorks
If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
Aiki -
Korean's like most of its Asian neighbors has a very rich culture but also has its history for discriminating women because its male-dominating hierarchy. The story of Chunhyang,a true-t-life story by the way, does by far relates to it. The story, though told in a "Pansori" way was kind of different and new to international viewers like myself, but fairly gives justice to as to its expressionism for its way of telling the tale.As a whole, the story is very romantic telling the endless tale of lovers Mongryong and Chunhyang, emphasizing their faithfulness with one another. It also depicts Chunhyang's ability to fight for her love for Mongryong in the time when women, most especially a courtesan like herself, have no say in society.After you have watched this, and you'd like to try something new but related to this maybe you'd like to watch Sassy Girl Chunhyang. The outline of the story is kind of the same, only with a modern touch to it and contains no "pansori". ;)
Ms. Lennon
This is a wonderful and beautifully done film.Critics of this film, at least on this website, exaggerate any negative aspects of this picture.A little patience and willingness to accept that which does not involve Bruce Willis and Sharon Stone are a must for this film. Persons too narrow minded to appreciate a non-western culture will not be able to enjoy it.However, if you have patience and are wanting to watch a movie that is actually worth watching, Chunhyang is a must. The picture is beautiful, and the narration is a wonderful way of including ancient Korean poetry into the picture without spoiling it. Soemtimes there are so many subtitles that it distracts from the films, but dubbing would completely ruin it, so that is the biggest negative.The direction is good, acting good, which is to say that you don't think about the quality of acting as you watch it, which is good. Costumes, lighting, and all technical aspects are good.The plot is very folk tale, but for those who do not know it, it is far, far, far better than what Hollywood puts out these days. By far the worst part of the experience was watching the previews.I hope you'll take the time to go see this film and see a beautiful movie with great landscape shots. A cultural treat for those not wanting to see Not Another Teen Movie.
Rudy Begonia
The acting was marginal. The scenes well costumed but amateurish. And after listening to 120 minutes of drumming and bellowing by the ONLY decent performance, the "narrator," I wanted to scream as if being tortured.2 out of 10 stars!!
freakus
This is a lush and beautiful Korean fairy tale with "Romeo and Juliet" like qualities. As I understand it, it is traditionally told in "Pansori" style with a rhythmic singer/storyteller accompanied by a drummer. The film uses a pansori concert as the framework to tell the tale and interweaves the action with the singer's narration to good effect. The story is classic, star-crossed lovers separated by societies rules. A governor's son falls in love with a concubine's daughter and their love must endure long separation and an evil lord's lust. Classic story and an interesting story-telling method make for a truly entertaining film.
