I only knew how to laugh, but it added emotional depth as well. This is the story of 'Pretty Crazy,' the new film by director Lee Sang-geun, who returned after six years.
The movie 'Pretty Crazy' (directed by Lee Sang-geun, provided/distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Ouyun Naegang) portrays the struggles of a young unemployed man, Kil-gu (An Bo-hyun), who gets entangled in an extraordinary part-time job watching Seon-ji (Lim Yoona), who wakes up as a devil every dawn. It is the new film by director Lee Sang-geun, who captivated over 9.42 million viewers with the movie 'Exit' in 2019, and it is generating anticipation among audiences after a six-year hiatus.
In the film, Lim Yoona takes on the title role, reuniting with director Lee Sang-geun after 'Exit.' By day, the ordinary Seon-ji is a person with the mystery of hearing devils every dawn. To this end, Lim Yoona captivates with contrasting performances as the pure beauty, day Seon-ji, and the cheeky, provocative devil, night Seon-ji, showcasing differences not just in styling but also in acting.
In 'Pretty Crazy,' the connections between 'day Seon-ji' and 'night Seon-ji' are the people around them. Seon-ji's father, Sung Dong-il, along with her cousin A-ra, played by Joo Hyun-young, and the upper neighbor who cares for Seon-ji, Kil-gu, played by An Bo-hyun.
Sung Dong-il, who has been reborn as the 'national dad' through the 'Reply' series, and Joo Hyun-young, who has shown stable supporting roles from the 'SNL' series to the drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' add stability to the film with their expected performances. Additionally, An Bo-hyun attempts a transformation as a uniquely delicate young man, Kil-gu, demonstrating character variation like never seen before.
Especially, An Bo-hyun's transformation brings freshness to a challenge, breaking away from the villain roles seen in dramas like 'Itaewon Class' and 'Chaebol Detective.' Somewhere, his portrayal as Kil-gu evokes a sense of helplessness and sympathy, which is not seen in his previous filmography.
Above all, Kil-gu's clumsiness reminds us of another young unemployed protagonist portrayed by actor Jo Jung-seok in director Lee Sang-geun's previous work 'Exit.' The presence of a young unemployed protagonist, who can be seen anywhere, adds realism to the devilish material of 'Pretty Crazy.' It's a bonus that the journey of his growth is welcomed.
Ultimately, 'Pretty Crazy' offers humor and emotion through the journey of Kil-gu and his family alongside the cheeky night Seon-ji. For audiences expecting another delightful work after 'Exit,' which popularized cheerful Morse code sounds, a different upbeat piece has arrived. At the end of the small smiles, there is a touching moment suitable for youth, akin to 'Shower.'
It will be released on the 13th, with a running time of 112 minutes and rated suitable for ages 12 and older.
[Photo] Provided by CJ ENM.
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