I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK
By John • Jan 6th, 2008 • Category: 3 Stars, Comedy, Drama, RomanceI’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006): A girl who thinks she is a combat cyborg checks into a mental hospital, where she encounters other psychotics. Eventually, she falls for a man who thinks he can steal people’s souls.Well, it didn’t take me long to get to the next Park movie. This is his latest effort, and while it is clearly a Park movie, it’s also a departure for him. His previous movies were mainly dramas, with some funny comedic scenes. In this movie things are the opposite.
The premise is just absurd, but this story is about crazy people so it fits. The performances and customs are also over the top, but again it fits. Park also gets to have fun with the cyborg scenes, which are only in Young Goon’s mind.
There are so many interesting characters here, all with peculiar “problems”. These problems can almost be seen as powers, so I loved how their powers interacted. In particular how Il-sun with his stealing power managed to steal the guy who walks backwards’s powers.
That also brings to his relationship with Young Goon. The scene towards the end where he tries to repair her is the highlight of the movie for me, I was touched by what he was doing for her.
This is a lighthearted movie that did not blow me away like some other Park works, but it is still a peculiar and unconventional story. I can see why Park wanted to change pace a little bit. I am glad that he’s trying new things.
Rating: 3 Stars
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