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bruce-leroy · 10-11-2003, 22:34

A Tale of Two Sisters

Quick summary:

I thought Tale of Two Sisters was an effective fusion of visceral and psychological horror. There were quite a few moments which had me covering my face with my bedsheet (and I'm not afraid to admit it).

In many ways, it is also quite tragic.

Overall, Tale of Two Sisters has enough originality, twists, and scares to make it more than just another run-of-the mill Asian horror movie (despite obvious influences from several high profile Eastern and Western horror films of recent years).

If you want to specifically discuss the plot of Tale of Two Sisters, I have started a thread:

Tale of Two Sisters plot discussion

mrsteve · 11-11-2003, 10:05

Not quite on-topic, but our friends at koreandvds.com have some Disney titles new to Korea on their site. These include "Fun & Fancy Free", "Ichabod & Toad", "Melody Time" (excellent), etc etc etc.
More interestingly, they include volumes of Tom & Jerry, "Lady & the Tramp" and "Bambi"!!!
The label is not obvoiusly Disney, though the art-work is Disney-based.

What do you lot chinney-reckon?

Steve

11-11-2003, 12:01

Quote:

Originally posted by mrsteve
Not quite on-topic, but our friends at koreandvds.com have some Disney titles new to Korea on their site. These include "Fun & Fancy Free", "Ichabod & Toad", "Melody Time" (excellent), etc etc etc.
More interestingly, they include volumes of Tom & Jerry, "Lady & the Tramp" and "Bambi"!!!
The label is not obvoiusly Disney, though the art-work is Disney-based.

What do you lot chinney-reckon?

Steve

The artwork is Disney-based, but there's no mention of Disney at all ... hmmm.... not at all suspicious

mrsteve · 11-11-2003, 12:09

Think we should raise the Jolly Roger?

BTW, nice work on the Tale of Two Sisters reviews, 68monkey and Bruce-Leroy. I was going to go for the third Whispering Corridors but bad word on that and a positive vibe on "Tale" have changed me mind!

Steve

68monkey · 11-11-2003, 16:11

TALE OF TWO SISTERS request:

For the members here who read Korean, I have a request regarding TALE OF TWO SISTERS. There's a scene in the movie where Su-mi reads a note that has been slipped under her door. The camera lingers on this note for quite a long time, but no translation is provided. What does it say?

Thanks in advance.

And Barry, I'm looking forward to reading your Memories of Murder review. I should receive my L.E. in the next day or so and want to watch it before reading.

11-11-2003, 16:31

Quote:

Originally posted by 68monkey
And Barry, I'm looking forward to reading your Memories of Murder review. I should receive my L.E. in the next day or so and want to watch it before reading.

I think you'd be safe reading it beforehand, but I can understand waiting

11-11-2003, 16:40

Quote:

Originally posted by 68monkey
TALE OF TWO SISTERS request:

For the members here who read Korean, I have a request regarding TALE OF TWO SISTERS. There's a scene in the movie where Su-mi reads a note that has been slipped under her door. The camera lingers on this note for quite a long time, but no translation is provided. What does it say?

Posted by mjcampagna in the Korean Film Discussion Board -

Quote:

Su-mi,
I'm going out. Will be back in the afternoon.
Lock the doors.

So nothing too vital!

68monkey · 11-11-2003, 22:19

Thanks, Barry

bruce-leroy · 12-11-2003, 02:27

I was hoping that note would unlock the key to the whole movie.

tigercage · 12-11-2003, 21:33

Quote:

Originally posted by Ono
Answered at BnB.

Summary:

DVDasian are excellent.

They are better than exellent...they are the best.

Thanks for the hot tip!

tigercage · 12-11-2003, 21:35

Quote:

Originally posted by bruce-leroy
I was hoping that note would unlock the key to the whole movie.

I watched it again this afternoon...still a bit puzzled see Bruce's disscussion thread on bnb!:rolleyes:

Why on the dvd case are all the rooms numbered?

Ono · 14-11-2003, 18:19

Got MWIAG2 today.

tigercage · 15-11-2003, 15:22

Like the first movie this is not great but it is still very entertaining.

Its like a Korean funny version of The Long Kiss Goodnight. The film had me entertained from start to finnish. The action handled by Kim Won Jin was slick and there was plenty of laughs to be had. Its good clean fun and i would recommend it to anyone.

If anyone is buying this film and expecting to see Zhang Zi Yi you will be very dissapointed as the film is over before she makes a very brief cameo appearance.

7 out of 10

Koku · 15-11-2003, 20:34

OK, it's a bit late but Son Ji-yin? Crikey!

That is all

EDIT: haven't plumped for MWIAG 2 yet as I haven't seen the first (could be waiting a long time for the Premier Asia R2): is it a requirement to view the original beforehand?

Ono · 16-11-2003, 13:08

CRAZY FIRST LOVE (Korean R3, 2-discs)

To many this will seem to be another typical Korean comedy with a slushy ending. It has the ingredients - Cha Tae-Hyun and Son Ji-Yin playing teenagers (step brother and sister - she moves in with his family when her mother dies of illness when she is still in nappies) who have a love/hate relationship at school with CTH being asked by his prospective father-in-law to improve on school exam grades, protect his daughter at University from the other predatory male students, get a law degree and pass the bar before being allowed to marry his childhood first love.

What you actually get is a typical Korean comedy with a slushy ending.

Where it differs and in a brave move which I don't think fully pays off is casting both the leads totally against type.

CTH is usually associated with the kindly boy next door. Here is plays (at least for the first half) a moronic underachieving student with a bad afro-style haircut. Slobbering after the attentions of his first love SJY, getting into fights and sucking up big time to her father - who also happens to be his school teacher.

SJY, normally the innocent, vulnerable virgin plays a sassy, self assurred and mature acting sexbomb! Laying into her salivating suitor whilst at school and then getting dripping wet in THAT swimsuit in an attempt to seduce him.

As with most Korean films there are reasons for, in particular, SJY's behaviour which all ties into the ending but I won't spoil for you.

A film which I think will split the viewers right down the middle. There is no doubt it underachieves bearing in mind the talent on show. The script just doesn't flow and the proposity of some of the set pieces and also uncomfortable scenes - SJY's father smearing cream over the butts of several students he had just beaten with a stick and not being quite sure whether or not the 2 leads should be allowed to court (they are step brother and sister) all add to this unease. There is also very little in the way of a memorable soundtrack.

Personally I liked it. Not going to get into my Top 10 but there are laugh out loud moments, that extremely sexy scene where SJY puts on her bikini bottoms and comes out all wet from the pool and of course the ending to wrap things up. Having said that though, the ending didn't really wrap things up fully.

The DVD has a superb transfer, DTS and excellent subtitles. Also has some great behind the scenes interviews (no subs).

Ono gives this 6.9 out of 10

No new babes in this film to rate but Son Yi-Yin gets a couple of notches closer to the top. :norty:

Ono · 16-11-2003, 14:14

From the extras disc:

Cirrus888 · 16-11-2003, 16:29

Ono nice review

.. SJY is Hot!

Watched my 1st Korean film in ages today and it was cartoon ... Wonderful Days

... Like resurrection of the little matchstick girl this has gotten some very unfair reviews because I have to say I loved this ... yeah the story wasn't anything new and the characters were poorly developed but this ain't no Hur Jin Ho (x'mas in August) movie ... what we do have is a perfect mixture of visuals and music which left me breathless and emotionally involved ... the last 20 mins in this movie is fantastic ... This is NO Final Fantasy ... go get your copy ...

kcxdev · 16-11-2003, 17:30

Is Son Ye-jin the girl in Lovers Concerto? and The Classic? ie, have YesAsia have made a typo? or have I gone blind?

Anyone seen Ichi The Killer? What is it with Karen speaking in japanese, english and chinese? What other decent movies is Paulyn Sun in?

bruce-leroy · 16-11-2003, 17:36

Quote:

Originally posted by kcxdev
Is Son Ye-jin the girl in Lovers Concerto? and The Classic? ie, have YesAsia have made a typo? or have I gone blind?

She kept those hidden very well didn't she? :norty:

I haven't seen Crazy First Love yet, but not since Phoebe Cates in Fast Times Times At Ridgemont High has a girl in a swimsuit caused such a stir in the trouser region.

Ono · 16-11-2003, 18:27

Quote:

Originally posted by kcxdev
Is Son Ye-jin the girl in Lovers Concerto? and The Classic?

I've always admired the hidden beauty of Son Yi-Jin even in Lovers' and Classic.

Quote:

Originally posted by kcxdev
have I gone blind?

Not yet, but if you don't stop it you will.

10-11-2003, 22:34	#4461
bruce-leroy Servicer of old boilers Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3,227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A Tale of Two Sisters A Tale of Two Sisters Quick summary: I thought Tale of Two Sisters was an effective fusion of visceral and psychological horror. There were quite a few moments which had me covering my face with my bedsheet (and I'm not afraid to admit it). In many ways, it is also quite tragic. Overall, Tale of Two Sisters has enough originality, twists, and scares to make it more than just another run-of-the mill Asian horror movie (despite obvious influences from several high profile Eastern and Western horror films of recent years). If you want to specifically discuss the plot of Tale of Two Sisters, I have started a thread: Tale of Two Sisters plot discussion Last edited by bruce-leroy; 10-11-2003 at 22:35.

11-11-2003, 10:05	#4462
mrsteve Father of the Son Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not quite on-topic, but our friends at koreandvds.com have some Disney titles new to Korea on their site. These include "Fun & Fancy Free", "Ichabod & Toad", "Melody Time" (excellent), etc etc etc. More interestingly, they include volumes of Tom & Jerry, "Lady & the Tramp" and "Bambi"!!! The label is not obvoiusly Disney, though the art-work is Disney-based. What do you lot chinney-reckon? Steve __________________ My feedback I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Down it goes, into my belly...

12-11-2003, 02:27	#4469
bruce-leroy Servicer of old boilers Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3,227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was hoping that note would unlock the key to the whole movie. __________________ http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...res_603226.jpg *He can't be bargained with. He can't be reasoned with. He doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And he absolutely will not stop, ever, until the ball is in the back of the net.*

15-11-2003, 15:22	#4473
tigercage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah i got it the other day there too. Like the first movie this is not great but it is still very entertaining. Its like a Korean funny version of The Long Kiss Goodnight. The film had me entertained from start to finnish. The action handled by Kim Won Jin was slick and there was plenty of laughs to be had. Its good clean fun and i would recommend it to anyone. If anyone is buying this film and expecting to see Zhang Zi Yi you will be very dissapointed as the film is over before she makes a very brief cameo appearance. 7 out of 10 __________________ http://www.sighost.us/members/tigercage/dsc00001.jpg Last edited by tigercage; 15-11-2003 at 15:23.

15-11-2003, 20:34	#4474
Koku Ain't got time to bleed! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Above the Arctic Circle... Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, it's a bit late but Son Ji-yin? Crikey! That is all EDIT: haven't plumped for MWIAG 2 yet as I haven't seen the first (could be waiting a long time for the Premier Asia R2): is it a requirement to view the original beforehand? Last edited by Koku; 15-11-2003 at 20:35.

11-11-2003, 12:09	#4464
mrsteve Father of the Son Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Think we should raise the Jolly Roger? BTW, nice work on the Tale of Two Sisters reviews, 68monkey and Bruce-Leroy. I was going to go for the third Whispering Corridors but bad word on that and a positive vibe on "Tale" have changed me mind! Steve

11-11-2003, 16:11	#4465
68monkey Lady Saru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eastern United States Posts: 881 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	TALE OF TWO SISTERS request: For the members here who read Korean, I have a request regarding TALE OF TWO SISTERS. There's a scene in the movie where Su-mi reads a note that has been slipped under her door. The camera lingers on this note for quite a long time, but no translation is provided. What does it say? Thanks in advance. And Barry, I'm looking forward to reading your Memories of Murder review. I should receive my L.E. in the next day or so and want to watch it before reading.

11-11-2003, 22:19	#4468
68monkey Lady Saru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eastern United States Posts: 881 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Barry

14-11-2003, 18:19	#4472
Ono I LIEK JEON JI-HYUN!!!111 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: London(ish) Posts: 19,973 Thanks: 32 Thanked 50 Times in 11 Posts	Got MWIAG2 today.

16-11-2003, 13:08	#4475
Ono I LIEK JEON JI-HYUN!!!111 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: London(ish) Posts: 19,973 Thanks: 32 Thanked 50 Times in 11 Posts	CRAZY FIRST LOVE (Korean R3, 2-discs) To many this will seem to be another typical Korean comedy with a slushy ending. It has the ingredients - Cha Tae-Hyun and Son Ji-Yin playing teenagers (step brother and sister - she moves in with his family when her mother dies of illness when she is still in nappies) who have a love/hate relationship at school with CTH being asked by his prospective father-in-law to improve on school exam grades, protect his daughter at University from the other predatory male students, get a law degree and pass the bar before being allowed to marry his childhood first love. What you actually get is a typical Korean comedy with a slushy ending. Where it differs and in a brave move which I don't think fully pays off is casting both the leads totally against type. CTH is usually associated with the kindly boy next door. Here is plays (at least for the first half) a moronic underachieving student with a bad afro-style haircut. Slobbering after the attentions of his first love SJY, getting into fights and sucking up big time to her father - who also happens to be his school teacher. SJY, normally the innocent, vulnerable virgin plays a sassy, self assurred and mature acting sexbomb! Laying into her salivating suitor whilst at school and then getting dripping wet in THAT swimsuit in an attempt to seduce him. As with most Korean films there are reasons for, in particular, SJY's behaviour which all ties into the ending but I won't spoil for you. A film which I think will split the viewers right down the middle. There is no doubt it underachieves bearing in mind the talent on show. The script just doesn't flow and the proposity of some of the set pieces and also uncomfortable scenes - SJY's father smearing cream over the butts of several students he had just beaten with a stick and not being quite sure whether or not the 2 leads should be allowed to court (they are step brother and sister) all add to this unease. There is also very little in the way of a memorable soundtrack. Personally I liked it. Not going to get into my Top 10 but there are laugh out loud moments, that extremely sexy scene where SJY puts on her bikini bottoms and comes out all wet from the pool and of course the ending to wrap things up. Having said that though, the ending didn't really wrap things up fully. The DVD has a superb transfer, DTS and excellent subtitles. Also has some great behind the scenes interviews (no subs). Ono gives this 6.9 out of 10 No new babes in this film to rate but Son Yi-Yin gets a couple of notches closer to the top. :norty: Last edited by Ono; 10-01-2004 at 20:54.

16-11-2003, 14:14	#4476
Ono I LIEK JEON JI-HYUN!!!111 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: London(ish) Posts: 19,973 Thanks: 32 Thanked 50 Times in 11 Posts	From the extras disc: Last edited by Ono; 10-01-2004 at 20:55.

16-11-2003, 16:29	#4477
Cirrus888 Original Account Deleted Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Posts: 3,300 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ono nice review .. SJY is Hot! Watched my 1st Korean film in ages today and it was cartoon ... Wonderful Days ... Like resurrection of the little matchstick girl this has gotten some very unfair reviews because I have to say I loved this ... yeah the story wasn't anything new and the characters were poorly developed but this ain't no Hur Jin Ho (x'mas in August) movie ... what we do have is a perfect mixture of visuals and music which left me breathless and emotionally involved ... the last 20 mins in this movie is fantastic ... This is NO Final Fantasy ... go get your copy ... Last edited by Cirrus888; 16-11-2003 at 16:31.

16-11-2003, 17:30	#4478
kcxdev sweet or sour? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: London/Kent Posts: 6,452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is Son Ye-jin the girl in Lovers Concerto? and The Classic? ie, have YesAsia have made a typo? or have I gone blind? Anyone seen Ichi The Killer? What is it with Karen speaking in japanese, english and chinese? What other decent movies is Paulyn Sun in? Last edited by kcxdev; 16-11-2003 at 17:36.

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