A Moment to Remember (2004)
Cherishing the fragility of love.
Presentation:
It is such a shame how unknown this film is when The Notebook is lauded by many as one of the best romances. Released around the same time as The Notebook, I believe this is the better true romance. I think it’s more universal than My Sassy Girl, though it will probably speak to men a little bit more. Most men should emphasize with the cold defensive lead, though everyone will undoubtedly adore the dedication of the female counterpart.
Conclusion:
A better deep romance than most in the genre, this is a top 5 moving romance for me. Despite the Korean cultural gap, the feelings should be universal here. The trials and tribulations, humor and social commentary, make this drama bigger than life though some of the social hierarchy may be lost on non-asian audiences. This is truly a gut-wrenching tear-jerker but may still make you believe that love can surmount all odds.
Recommendations
So slow, you’ll be begging this assassin to kill you…