Plot: Seh-hee fears her relationship is going through a rough patch, even though her boyfriend denies his feelings have changed. She makes a drastic decision and decides to undergo plastic surgery. She disappears from his life, only to return as a different woman. When her boyfriend finds out, he is unsure what to do next.
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July 31, 2024
The concept of this Ki-duk is maybe one of his most interesting and elaborate ones, it's just a shame that the execution strays far from his usual fare. Rather than lean on enigmatic characters and a show-don't-tell attitude, Time is very direct and surprisingly loud for a Ki-duk film. That's what keeps it from greatness.
The romantic setup with lead characters undergoing appearance-changing plastic surgery is certainly interesting, the performances are solid and the artistic setting is pleasant, yet the verbal fights and the lesser cinematography hinder the film. It's not quite as unique, refined or brutal as his best work, but it's still a worthy film for Ki-duk fans.
November 19, 2006
[review pending]