When my friend first introduced me to this Korean film, little did I know that my heart was going to get stolen. I've seen plenty of films, and this is by far one of the best ones I've seen. While 'tis simple like others said, simplicity doesn't define the quality or passion put into a cinematographic art form, rather it's this same simplicity that made the film so amazing - it didn't contain what most Hollywood films have, it wasn't caked in "make-up" and was truly magic just the way it was, it was about telling a sweet fantasy story and not getting the most ratings in mind. Now THAT'S what art is about.
From making me laugh really loud at times to making me tear up at scenes (which rarely happens to me), "A Werewolf Boy" truly reaches your emotions and takes you through a ride in which you find what true care and love is - learning to look past others' differences and make out the beauty that their hearts beat, and be there for them, no matter what. Soon-Yi's dedication to teach and help Chul-Soo learn to speak and acquire skills not only had "a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e" written all over it, but it also showed that truly meaningful things don't just happen, they take time and determination, and with that same time, those meaningful things don't just disappear...time passed, but Soon-Yi and Chul-Soo were still there for each other, a few mistakes underwent their way, but there they were at the end, Chul-Soo finally able to read Soon-Yi her favorite childhood book, she giving him the 100 pets she had promised since the early years of their love, which was still their love. And it's that same sweetness which touched my heart. I could ramble on and on, but point is, "A Werewolf Boy" shows that behind every living form, there is love, pure love waiting to be expressed and let out, and we can't change it, rather we embrace it for what it is.
From making me laugh really loud at times to making me tear up at scenes (which rarely happens to me), "A Werewolf Boy" truly reaches your emotions and takes you through a ride in which you find what true care and love is - learning to look past others' differences and make out the beauty that their hearts beat, and be there for them, no matter what. Soon-Yi's dedication to teach and help Chul-Soo learn to speak and acquire skills not only had "a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e" written all over it, but it also showed that truly meaningful things don't just happen, they take time and determination, and with that same time, those meaningful things don't just disappear...time passed, but Soon-Yi and Chul-Soo were still there for each other, a few mistakes underwent their way, but there they were at the end, Chul-Soo finally able to read Soon-Yi her favorite childhood book, she giving him the 100 pets she had promised since the early years of their love, which was still their love. And it's that same sweetness which touched my heart. I could ramble on and on, but point is, "A Werewolf Boy" shows that behind every living form, there is love, pure love waiting to be expressed and let out, and we can't change it, rather we embrace it for what it is.