The film 'Pretty Crazy' is the only original work among the Korean films releasing this summer and promises fresh entertainment.
Recently, the domestic theatrical scene has been dominated by films based on webtoons and web novels, as well as sequels of franchise series. Among them, 'Pretty Crazy' (directed by Lee Sang-geun, provided/distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Oyu Naegang) is gaining attention as a work with an original script.
Notably, the earlier released films 'Harbin' (4.91 million), 'Victory' (2.14 million), 'YADANG: The Snitch' (3.37 million), and 'Noise' (1.69 million), which have received positive reviews from audiences, are also original works without source material. In the aftermath of the pandemic, there has been a trend toward stable choices that minimize the risk of failure, reflected in the release of films based on proven entertaining source materials. However, there is also a growing desire for new stories that can only be seen in theaters. Therefore, 'Pretty Crazy,' which is the only original work among the Korean films releasing this summer, is expected to be a valuable choice for audiences seeking fresh entertainment.
'Pretty Crazy' is a work that director Lee Sang-geun, who set a box-office record of 9.42 million with 'Exit', considered for his debut. The pure and harmless style of direction unique to Lee Sang-geun stands out. The film is particularly noted for its unique setting of a devil meeting a young unemployed man. In this regard, the team behind 'Pretty Crazy' has recently showcased their confidence in cinematic creativity and originality by publishing a screenplay collection through the publishing company curated by actor Park Jung-min.
The film depicts the struggles of a young unemployed man, Gil-gu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who gets entangled in a bizarre part-time job watching Seon-ji (played by Lim Yoon-ah), who wakes up as a devil every dawn, marking its debut as the only original work in theaters this summer. It will premiere nationwide on the 13th.
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