Jinx!!! (2013)

The Worst Film Ever

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

I've watched some seriously bad japansese romantic comedies in the past, but this one is for sure not one of them. Even my sister, who hates these kind of films, said that it was okay, so I'll roll with it. The movie has many layers. And, although, the romance wasn't that good, the whole friendship and past love tragedy was very interesting and presented nicely. The performances were really good, especially from the korean leading lady, whose performance was very emotional. Being a fan of Kento, of course I would have watched this movie just for him, but this is not one of the typical manga like cheesy movies. Sure, some parts were a little corny, but the whole korean Japanese cultural difference and the constant mentions to movie scenes were entertaining. So, 7 out of 10.

If you don't like Korean Rom-coms AND Japanese schoolgirl pure love melodramas you can stop reading. If you do like them you should stop reading and go watch this movie - Jinkusu!!! (2013).A Korean college exchange student visiting Japan, (T-ara idol, Park Hyomin), spots a couple classmates who are hopelessly Japanese about their feelings for one another and gives them lessons on how to be K-romantic and confess their love. Principle #1 is the Korean concept 'mildang'. Roughly translated it means tug of war. From the young Japanese girl's perspective it means playing hard to get, which she doesn't like or understand. The Korean girl sees it as an opportunity for the guy to show his resolve in the face of defeat, like Rocky Balboa! That's right. The Rocky franchise plays a role in this film as does Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Nothing new or insightful here, but it's so cute and innocent and heartwarming you're gonna want to hug this movie from start to finish.I've seen a few movies from this director, Naoto Kumazawa: Letters from Kanai Nirai Nirai kanai kara no tegami (2005) Rainbow Song Niji no megami (2006) Oto-na-ri (2009)They had their moments but nothing like this film. It's remarkable how well the director nails the differences between Korean and Japanese. Hyomin isn't that cute but she's adorable as heck, like when she angrily tells the Japanese girl to smile, and then smiles. You gotta see it. The Japanese couple are overwhelmed by Hyomin's confidence and expertise. She has her heart secret which informs what she's doing, and when the film wraps up and the bubbles start flying .... wow!

Very juvenile movie, even silly at times. It's clearly aimed for teenage audience and absolutely not suited for more mature people. I had big hopes because Naoto Kumazawa directed Rainbow Song, that also is about a love story between two teenagers, but it's narrated in a totally different, more clever, more mature, more efficient way, and has a bunch of memorable scenes too. Jinx!!!, on the other hand, is just a silly little comedy/romance with some bits of drama here and there, childish dialogs, not so awesome acting and totally uninspired directing. I can't believe the 7.4 rating on IMDb.Just avoid this one if you're older than 18, and even if you're a teenager, please consider watching better movies, just like the aforementioned Rainbow Song. 5/10.

Korean actor Park Hyomin creates an endearing and memorable character in Ji-Ho, a Korean exchange student in Japan for three months. The film's subtitle, "90 days to say I love you," hints at the plot. Ji-Ho is determined to get a withdrawn Japanese friend and the equally withdrawn boy the friend loves together, because Ji-Ho's boyfriend in Korea, as we see at the first, has died in a tragic accident, and Ji-Ho wants her new friend to find the happiness that Ji-Ho herself has lost. The bittersweet theme does not stop the film from having great good humor, and the ending got to me, in a good way, because this charming romantic comedy has some nicely sharpened teeth. Its exploration into the nature of grief and how to cope with the pain of great loss stays on target without devolving into greeting card sentimentality. And Hyomin's touching portrayal of Ji-Ho, hiding her wounded soul beneath a smiling, happy face, keeps you caring and, at the end, will have you cheering. As shown by JINX!!!, Hyomin's career keeps rocketing along. Her versatility is impressive. She won a MBC Best New Comer Award in 2011 for her role in the historical drama, Gyebaek. She continues being an important part, singing, dancing, rapping, of the classy, superstar K- Pop group, T-ARA (pronounced Tiara, of which she is one of the original members). She also does photography and produces professional photo- books, is a sought-after model in high fashion magazines, draws and designs, composes, on and on. The term, Renaissance Woman doesn't come close. And due soon is a much anticipated debut solo recording. Wherever this young woman's multi-faceted career takes her next, it will be interesting and fun to watch. But don't blink. Park Hyomin works hard and moves fast. Watch JINX!!! and catch a glimpse of what I mean. Very fine.