This is short of genre mixing movie rather than full-on serious drama. Characters are well-thought out and realistic and actors portraying them fit their roles. Colors are bright. Story is easy to follow and doesnt go to deep yet there is overall warmth throughout it. Quite crazy movie with lot of illogical moments which obviously dont make sense yet they are perfectly understandable and relatable.
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warm, witty, and wise
aminifatimaaa15 May 2019
Shoot me in the heart is a very deep, beautiful & touching story. The film handles the topic of mental illness appropriately- it shows you hardships but it also doesn't leave you feeling hopeless. A movie that portrays youth differently and realistically. The performances were amazing, the character development was perfectly executed, however the pacing I felt was slightly slow. A simple yet touching story.
Touching but lacking
theuniverseiscursed13 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Shoot Me in the Heart is a great movie with a touching story. The acting here is great, especially Yoo Jingoo's. I liked Seungmin's character a lot - humorous and resolute. I like how they sneaked in the author of the original novel - Jeong Yujeong in the ending. Though, I kind of wish she had some dialogue.
However, this movie could use some improvements. I would have given it at least a 7/10 if the chemistry between Seungmin and Soomyung was much stronger. There were scenes whereby Soomyung seemed unbothered about Seungmin, like when Seungmin was blind and tripped over a couple of times - Soomyung didn't get up and try to help his pal. Another part where Seungmin was running in the corridors, got caught, then beaten and Soomyung simply watched expressionless - no reaction. If his reactions to his friend being in pain was emphasised, this movie would have moved the audience even more. In the end, when Seungmin hugged Soomyung I was quite relieved: I really wanted a hugging scene throughout the whole movie to strengthen that bond between them. Furthermore, the ending was pretty sad; I wish it didn't have to end like that. It's still a good movie but some parts were pretty disappointing.
However, this movie could use some improvements. I would have given it at least a 7/10 if the chemistry between Seungmin and Soomyung was much stronger. There were scenes whereby Soomyung seemed unbothered about Seungmin, like when Seungmin was blind and tripped over a couple of times - Soomyung didn't get up and try to help his pal. Another part where Seungmin was running in the corridors, got caught, then beaten and Soomyung simply watched expressionless - no reaction. If his reactions to his friend being in pain was emphasised, this movie would have moved the audience even more. In the end, when Seungmin hugged Soomyung I was quite relieved: I really wanted a hugging scene throughout the whole movie to strengthen that bond between them. Furthermore, the ending was pretty sad; I wish it didn't have to end like that. It's still a good movie but some parts were pretty disappointing.
An Exceptional movie about struggling youth & mentally ill people
jsaleem-8970531 May 2020
Another young korean actor jin-gu Awesome performance,story unique & different show mentally ill people & their struggles ,Hardships & show how many time mentally ill people suffer physical ,verbal abuse in Mental Asyalum,Acting was great by both lead ,Such a great time pass movie which teach u important life lessons
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