Because I Love You (2017)

Here's a better summary for you: After an accident, the soul of Lee Hyeong continuously possesses the bodies of a wide range of characters. What these characters have in common is that they're all struggling with love. Lee Hyeong attempts to mend said love while in search for his own identity.

This is a fairly slow-paced movie, and it may be a great choice if you're having a peaceful weekend and you which to watch something that doesn't require a lot of focus. It is an enjoyable movie which may leave you feeling pleased and happy for all or some of the side characters - I say side characters because this is a movie that doesn't follow just -one- storyline; it moves from one couple to another, all as Lee Hyeong moves on to other bodies. Because of this, it felt more like watching a bunch of shorter movies than one movie as a whole. That said, I felt like it lacked a bit of a main purpose.

Yet again, I would recommend to watch it, for one of those calm evenings when you just want something to relax to.

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The director has to juggle 5 plot threads in almost 2 hours. The movie handled this well, I appreciated the tales even with their limited time, as k-stories always shine when they’re simple relatable narratives of pure love and good humor. The film avoided getting messy which worked both to its advantage and its detriment. As it didn’t have time to delve into something deeper, it failed to tug my heartstrings, and left some unexplained things. The ensemble cast is stellar, starting with a good performance from ever likable Cha Tae Hyun. Overall Because I Love You is enjoyable enough to spend a few hours with, but you’ve probably already forgotten it once you pick up your next k-ent fix.

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I'd like to start by stating the fact that the actors in this movie are amazing. I love each and every one of their performances. Excellent work!

In regards to how I feel about the movie...I've got some mixed feelings, but they're not necessarily bad feelings. I think the movie kind of lacks plot - what is the purpose to the male MC switching bodies? What's the reason behind it? While I was okay with the movie not answering those types of questions right away, by the end, we still don't get an answer to those questions. And while the ending wasn't bad, the loose ends definitely take away from the movie overall. BUT the story along the way and seeing the mini-stories of all the couples that the male MC helped was very heartwarming. And I really loved that we got that epilogue scene for all those side-couples in the end - very satisfying for sure!

I don't think I'll rewatch this movie just because of how the ending doesn't really feel complete for the male MC for me, but I can definitely acknowledge that it was enjoyable to see the one time. Nothing poorly done, just not spectacular. The mini-plots for each of the couples is really what makes this movie worth watching.

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