Au Revoir UFO (2004)

The truth is out there!

Au Revoir UFO or as it's also known, Hello UFO, is a delightful romantic comedy featuring two romantic misfits. It has all the traditional tropes we've come to love and hate back when they were newer and throws in a couple of quick UFO visits just to shake things up.

Lee Bum Soo gives a heartfelt performance as Sang Hyeon, a bus driver, whose main joy in the world comes from playing DJ on the mixed tapes he makes for his bus passengers to hear. Lee Eun Joo gives a far more reserved take on her character, Kyung Woo, a blind woman who was recently dumped by her boyfriend. She moved to the outer limits of Seoul to heal and also so that she might once again experience a UFO sighting. They cute meet twice, with Sang Hyeon too afraid to tell her that he is the bus driver and DJ she doesn't care for, giving her a false name and job. Despite his subterfuge, they slowly build a friendship that grows deeper as they spend time together.

UFO is enjoyable, if dated looking. It won't shock you with any serial killer plot twists or reward you with award worthy performances. There are no deep dives into character motivations or childhood connections. When you need a soothing, sweet, gently funny, friends to lovers, old fashioned romance, this 2004 romcom might be one worth checking out.

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a simple but rewarding watch

i know most people like blockbusters but this was a solid 10 stars for me just because of its simplicity. it was beautiful, nostalgic, sweet and funny. there's no flaws. the pacing is perfect, the soundtrack is gorgeous, the cast were wonderful in their acting and each character was developed beautifully and emotionally. and although the characters are so realistic, they almost feel like anyone you could know, they still maintain such a simultaneous uniqueness that makes them so refreshing. it doesn't always have to be a heroine with a tragic backstory to get you crying, sometimes it's a sweet small town romcom <3

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