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8.6
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Ratings: 8.6/10 from 18,240 users
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Having closed himself away from the world, former boxer Chul Min starts a new job as a parking lot attendant. One night, a visually impaired young woman, Jung Hwa, walks into his tollbooth to watch television with him. Jung Hwa's bright spirit and smile in the face of adversity reach through to Chul Min's heart and shine a ray of hope into both their lives, but their love and happiness may be short-lived. Edit Translation

  • English
  • 한국어
  • 中文(台灣)
  • 日本語
  • Country: South Korea
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2011
  • Duration: 1 hr. 46 min.
  • Score: 8.6 (scored by 18,240 users)
  • Ranked: #420
  • Popularity: #396
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

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Completed
db30
47 people found this review helpful
Feb 23, 2012
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Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
Beautiful movie!

I was surprised to see how amazing this movie was made to be. I mean, I expected to be good, especially since the main lead is one of my favorites but the story of the movie was a tear-jerker.

It made you cry and smile at the same time because of how creatively the plot was. The actors did an amazing job and I think I've re-watched it about 3 times now in the same month. I don't re-watch movies, especially foreign ones, but this one was worth every single time.

If you do happen to stumble upon this, WATCH it! I promise you will not regret it!
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Jeaniessi
72 people found this review helpful
Feb 4, 2012
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
Finally! I watched Only You with high expectations and mostly...I wasn't disappointed.

The acting and chemistry between So Ji Sub and Han Hye Joo are what make this movie great. It's no secret I am a huge fan of So Ji Sub and I am very glad to see him do such a great job as Cheol Min ~ a man with a violent past who is struggling to rise above, better himself and repent the mistakes of his past. But I couldn't give this movie a higher score than 8.

Only You actually has a really great story set up: The rough, bad boy boxer unexpectedly meets a spunky, upbeat, innocent and mostly blind girl and they fall madly in love. Angst ensues when he tries to raise the money for an operation for her sight. I was thrilled watching the development of their romance. The way this movie played out would have gotten a higher score from me if they wouldn't have added the recycled element of connecting fates. The totally over used plot device of fate tying two lovers together is what drops the overall score for me. Time and again I see this scenario used in Korean movies and dramas and it gets old.

But the scenes between the lovers are filled with sweetness, sizzling chemistry, humor and heart. So Ji Sub is an extremely emotive actor who portrays every emotion in his eyes, expression and body language. He's just plain good. Call me a fan girl if you will but the man is talented. Han Hye Joo is also a favorite. I really liked her in Postman to Heaven and even more in Only You. She's one to watch for I think. I'd really like to see her in a drama again.

All the technical elements are there. Gritty, harsh lighting and gloomy settings and set design are used for his world and warmer light and more lovely settings are used for her world. When they are together everything is brighter. A nice touch by the cinematographer.

The music was very nice. Memorable in the opening sequence, in the love theme and the closing credits. I gave it a 9.

The re-watch value I give a 7 because in my case, the strength of my liking for the lead actor will have me watching this again. Others may feel differently.

Only you is a typical love story: touching, filled with angst but also includes a lot of light moments as well. I recommend it highly for all of us romantics out there.

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Details

  • Movie: Always
  • Country: South Korea
  • Release Date: Oct 20, 2011
  • Duration: 1 hr. 46 min.
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 8.6 (scored by 18,240 users)
  • Ranked: #420
  • Popularity: #396
  • Watchers: 32,242

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