After what seems like forever, I cozied up in my little corner and indulged in a back-to-back movie marathon. Originally, I planned to catch Avatar 2 on the big screen, but when it came time to leave, my feet just wouldn’t budge. I had a fleeting thought that I might never get to see it. Instead, I watched Boomerang Family and Nothing Serious.
Boomerang Family
I almost fell off the wagon midway, but I stuck with it till the end. The driving force? Park Hae-il and Gong Hyo-jin, of course! Gong Hyo-jin’s trademark sassy banter never gets old. And there are two reasons I adore Park Hae-il: his voice, which is both soothing and sharp, and those piercing eyes seen from his profile. His seemingly gentle face sometimes exudes an incredible charisma, all thanks to those eyes. Youn Yuh-jung’s performance was solid, and although Yoon Je-moon’s sudden noir transformation towards the end felt a bit off, overall, it was quite decent. Oh, and Ye Ji-won looked her best in this role, didn’t she?
The story was mellow, and while it didn’t leave a lasting impression, it wasn’t a bad way to pass the time.
Nothing Serious
Jeon Jong-seo first caught my eye in Burning, and since the movie itself wasn’t half bad, she’s left a good impression on me. Burning is based on Haruki Murakami’s short story Barn Burning, and even with its extended runtime, it never felt dull or awkward. If you haven’t seen it, I do recommend it.
As for Nothing Serious, I personally think Jeon Jong-seo carried the film. Her clear and bright eyes became a powerful tool in portraying the protagonist’s sensory and complex situations. Like most romantic flicks, it was filled with kitschy, stylish, and cool dialogues that can easily turn awkward depending on the acting. But she handled them all naturally. I believe it’s because before diving into each scene, she had a solid grasp on the identity of the main character, ‘Ham Ja-young,’ the focal point of these various situations. Son Suk-ku’s performance was decent too, but he might want to watch that habitual slight cynical smirk of his. Though that smile might just be why he’s so wildly popular… 😏
Maybe it’s due to the character setup of ‘Park Woo-ri’ in the script, but the male lead’s responses to ‘Ham Ja-young’s’ snappy lines felt a bit bland, which was a tad disappointing. Not much sets it apart from other romantic films, but those two hours sure flew by. ⏳
In the closing scene, as the two share a drink, ‘Park Woo-ri’ says:
I used to write novels, you know. My favorite writer once said, ‘Those who haven’t loved can’t write novels.’ After hearing that, I just couldn’t write anymore…
To which she replies:
Want me to help you write again?
I personally love lines like these, how about you? 💬
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