SmugKitZine Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Konterr Brilliant and touching

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

bmalamug I've seen most of the reviews (mostly about weight and insecurity). Is anyone going to stop ignoring the fact that some of us like the "Fat" Hanna? She was so adorable, kind, and a really amazing person in general (besides what she did for a living on the phone, but that's just my opinion). Kim Ah Joong is pretty, but, in the movie as Jenny, she changed into someone awful over time. I guess she made up for it at the end. I wanted to see more of the old Hanna. Weight didn't really matter to me. Besides, either way, if you're pretty or ugly, you get made fun of anyways. For some who don't know, people get called "sl**" and "wh***" for being "pretty". For "ugly" people, they get made fun of for being "ugly". It'd be easier if people would stop doing that. It's kind of ridiculous, really, to push someone to change how they look. Anyways, Sang-jun was a very complicated person. He was nice, and then, he was shallow and mean. Then, he was nice again. It's repetitive. The movie was interesting overall.

refresh daemon A sort-of romantic comedy, 200 Pounds Beauty, is a likable, although limited shot at romantic comedy popularity, sustained by a charismatic lead performance by Kim Ajoong and a high concept.The story revolves around an obese woman who happens to be "the voice" of a popular singer in Corea. Of course, she doesn't look the part, so she just sings in the background. And he happens to be head over heels for her producer, who also happens to be friendly with her. Due to lack of confidence, she undergoes a radical total body plastic surgery procedure and is reborn at the pretty girl she thinks she needs to be to catch her crush. I think the story overall is a little mixed up and doesn't always do a great job of keeping conflicts clear. Sometimes I wasn't sure what the real conflict was with the main character and I find its wishy washy attitude towards societal standards of beauty, as well as plastic surgery, to be too anemic to appreciate. But the film does get many moments of comedy right. Special attention should be given to Kim Ajoong's portrayal of Kim Hana. Although at first I was a little annoyed by her "clumsy fat girl" antics, in the unbelievable fat suit, because I thought it was a negative stereotype of large bodied people, I came to appreciate her performance as she continued the same character after she becomes "beautiful". I loved how awkward her body language as the skinny girl she becomes is and there are some amusing bits of comedy that come from both her and others reacting to her new appearance.I guess the big criticism I have is the lightweightedness of the story. Despite its romantic comedy billing, I still didn't feel like that much was at stake for Kim Hana, because I don't think the story effectively sold what it was that she cared about, in addition to splitting her interest in more than three directions. Furthermore, the producer character's position never becomes really clear. Many of the actors, being given limited characters, do an adequate job, but outside of the lead role, there's not much depth given to work with. Production value is high, as should be expected for a high-concept tentpole comedy and direction does a decent enough job of capturing a proper romantic comedy atmosphere.In no way is anyone going to mistake 200 Pounds Beauty for high art, but its limited charms make for decent entertainment. I don't feel like the story is strong enough for the concept, but the execution is adequate enough and there's enough comedy present in the film to keep it floating through its running time. It also helps that Kim Ajoong turns out to be a good listen as well when she opens up her pipes to sing in the film. Thanks to her charming performance, I can give this one passing grade. It's not a special film, but basic romantic comedy entertainment that goes down easy and doesn't leave too big of an imprint in your mind. Decent. 6/10.

keski The best thing I like about this movie is that it doesn't "try" to pull out your emotions, which happens a lot in romantic comedies that end up being tragic nightmares.It has a simple plot, but has sweet and cute details, and I have to say all the scenes are pretty colorful and sweet, too.I missed the movie in theaters, and was watching it on DVD, found myself grabbing a tissue at the end. Actually, I was interested in the hero of the movie, but was greatly impressed by Ah-Joong Kim's performance. She can act AND sing. I'm not sure if the film will be fully understood reading subtitles, but anyone who watches this movie will need to absorb each and every line that's being said. ==spoiler=== The reference to the Canne-winning film Old Boy gave a comical twist and makes everyone chuckle. ANYbody can sympathize with the heroine, plus the hero is good-looking!

helmutty For a month, I had been deciding whether I should watch this or skip it. I heard some friends wanted to watch this movie. Until now, I decided that I will give a shot. Amazing, I thought it is sightly funny which I thought by watching the trailers, it will be full of sexual jokes. It was what I thought. The story is about a fat woman, which is disgusting, falls for a young charming man and the point is she can sing. She is the voice for the sexy Ammy which only knows how to dance. Sang-joong is the producer of the show and has some feelings for the fat woman, Hanna. Hanna wants to slim down herself to save her life. After a hard year, she goes out, becoming the beautiful woman in everybody's eyes. That is funny. You then will see the victims caught, trying to care for her after seeing her. There may be some funny moments but in the same time, there is some touching moments too.I heard it was based on the Japanese comic. Either you like seeing comic-to-film, you don't mind about watching this or you like seeing fat chicks getting slim, this is for you.