Romantic Heaven

Movie Name: Romantic Heaven
Genre: Romance, Drama, Slice of life
Language: Korean

I watched this movie yesterday night. I was in a mood for some light movie and from its name movie seemed a typical romantic comedy. But I was mistaken as the movie was much more than the wide spread rom-com. It made me to think about love and everything related to it.

The story is divided in four parts: A mother, A wife, A Girl and Romantic Heaven. The parts are strictly separate stories; rather they provide glimpses of life of various people whose lives meet at a single point. One can easily connect with these people as they are facing the life, as one knows it. That point is heaven, which is connected to everyone’s life. The movie is not just another feel good movie but it gives message to seek for the most important companion for the journey called life.

The acting was not as important as the story was. It questions the religious facts such as are there separate places named hell and heaven, and did god took a rest on the seventh day. The answers are also provided in the movie itself. The locations used are great and make one believe in existence of heaven. It is must for the people who prefer drama and slice-of-life genre.

My ratings are 3.5/5.0

Heaven's Postman

Movie Name: Heaven's Postman
Genre: Romance, Drama, Slice-of-life
Language: Korean

I watched this Korean movie on Saturday. The movie was a nice surprise as it had elements of good drama and a purity of romance.

The story follows a lad who claims that he is postman to heaven. He carries a bag with letters to the deceased one by their beloved to be delivered to heaven. He meets a girl who has lost her lover and has sent a letter to him in heaven. The story has good element of surprise and an ending which is happy and justified. The movie gives a whole new meaning to the death, to the loss of someone beloved.

I liked the movie for its story. It is simple yet gives a very strong message. It tells us what is important for human. It tells us the methods to deal with pain of losing someone beloved. It is not a story of death, it is story of life. It tells us that life goes on and so the people.

The acting was not that great by the lead actress as she was not able to display the grief of losing someone precious. As for the lead actor, he was unperturbed by most of the events so his looks helped. The music was fine and locations were excellent. I will recommend this movie for spending a nice evening with your loved ones.

My ratings are 3.5/5.0.

The Man from Nowhere

Movie Name: The Man from Nowhere / Ajusshi
Genre: Action, Drama
Language: Korean

I came across this movie one week ago. I found out that this movie was on the top of list in Korea so I went ahead with my decision to watch it. And I am happy to say that the decision was well taken.
The movie is story of man who has left behind his past and is living a secluded from society which robbed him of his everything. But a small kid is able to break through the walls he built around himself. There are circumstances in which kid is face to face with mortal danger. The person goes back to his old ways of blood and violence to save the kid. The movie ends with a hope of better life for everyone.
From the story point of view we have seen the similar master piece like "Leon: The professional", yet I can say that this movie has something more to give to the viewer. It offers hope, it offers salvation, and above all it offers a place for everyone in the society.
I liked the action sequence much. Being a fan of action movies, I can vouch for the authentic way the main protagonist fights. It would have been better if more fight scenes were included.
For a total time of two hours, its worth to watch. You never feel to let it go. It is fast paced movie with good action and drama.
My ratings are 4.0/5.0