Purely Joyful Movie!

brilliant actors, brilliant editing

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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

A traingular love between a cop and assassin. Both love the girl. Cop died tragically and finally she also died to save the asassion. One time watchable movie.

Daisy (deiji) is a great film. It has a mix of action, drama and romance. It is a movie that tells an awkward love triangle between a naive painter, a cop and an assassin. It touches themes about the difficulty of confessing one's love due to difficulty in situations. The love story was great due to the Koreans,who are well-known for their classic romantic films and the cops and criminal story was just as great due to the Chinese,who are well-known for making great action films. All and all the movie must be in Top 250 korean movies and has everything. I highly recommend it....

To have Andrew Lau's name associated with a film like Daisy struck me as rather peculiar upon completion of my original viewing, for unlike many of his other works, notable often for their action, the romantic storyline could almost be comparative to a film helmed by Wong Kar Wai. Though the film conveys a similarity to Mr. Lau's Bullets of Love, the strong focus on the three lead characters, each of whom experience love and loss in equal measure, their narration, that assists in scaffolding their feelings and perspectives, is unlike what Mr. Lau has previously showcased. However, his vision can often be seen during the quick cuts exhibited within the infrequent fight scenes, that are often times frenetic, yet at the same time, focused on the segment's most important characters.The themes of love, death, beauty and art are accentuated by the poignant soundtrack that adds to the atmosphere, while the exceptional song, uniquely used for lead character Hye-Young (Jun Ji-Hyun), further emphasizes the words and opinions that she does not personally give voice to, which makes for an even more emotive setting. An artist, originally from the South Korean countryside, this location, alongside the streets of Amsterdam where the film is primarily set, heightens the artistic beauty of the world Hye-Young inhabits, making a living by temporarily working at her grandfather's antique store, while dedicating the majority of her life to her artistic endeavors.Ms. Ji-Hyun brilliantly encapsulates her character's passion for art, and equally gives life to her pain and frustration. The antique store helps emphasize her grandfather's fear that Hye-Young, if she does not find an acceptable suitor, will soon end up much like some of the unwanted items in his store, and though she refuses to accept such ideas, her initial thoughts on love, that are perhaps overloaded, do evidently stress her desires. Her heart, in secret, already belongs to a man she has never met, Park Yi (Jung Soo-Wung), who frequently sends her daisies, though does not have the courage to reveal himself to her, after dedicating himself to the life of a contract killer.Hoping to one day find her secret admirer, Hye-Young coincidentally bumps into Jeong Woo (Lee Sung-Jae), an Interpol detective, who, after forming an attachment to her, doesn't have the heart to reveal he is in fact not the man who sends her daisies after she suspects him to be the man she's longed to meet. Park Yi has only the capacity to sadly watch, there being a deep seeded sense of hopelessness evident in the feature that is used to great affect, and though each character is open to love, they, at the same time, are scared of hurting the other, especially as both the assassin and the detective begin to come closer to unmasking the other's identity.Despite one's initial assumption, that this part of the plot would presumably add much tension to the story, a violent, bitter struggle for Hye-Young's heart is not what actually occurs. Instead, the tension is developed through character choices, as viewers are continuously left wondering which of the two men Hye-Young will choose to dedicate her love to, and whether or not she still longs to meet the man who sends her daises, or if her heart has instead settled for another.Although the film executes its ability to leave the audience guessing, due to deliberate gaps in the plot (that are filled over the duration of the feature), and through a narrative that isn't always chronological, the characters are so well developed, viewers will potentially be able to predict the directionality and outcome regardless, though this never takes away from the emotional intensity of the feature.Despite Daisy's length, which could be evaluated as longer than necessary, alongside potential accusations about its slow pace, the scenes and accompanying visuals never feel forced or out of place, their meaningful, evocative intent successfully being channeled towards the viewer until the film's conclusion. Though the film's often sombre atmosphere is undeniable, its beauty lies in its advocating for, and strong admittance of, love, forgiveness and acceptance.

Flowers! If it's one thing you'll take away from this movie, it's gonna be the flowers. They feature so prominently and are used as plot devices, you'll become an expert in identifying with daisies and black tulips by the time the movie ends.Set in Amsterdam, Daisy tells the frustrating love triangle story between 1 girl and the 2 men in her life. One a professional hit-man eking out a living, the other an Interpol agent. Featuring a Pan-Asian cast (Korean, Hong Kong) and crew (director Andrew Lau from Hong Kong, writer from Korea, and a Thai post production team), I could imagine the headaches in coordination.Park Yi (Jung Woo-sung) is a hit-man who found a soft spot for painter Hye-young (played by the pretty Jeon Ji-hyun). It's love at first sight in the meadows of daisies, where her clumsiness caught his attention. However, being shy and ever mindful of the dangers of his professional career, he can only admire her from afar, do little (or perhaps big) things for her in an anonymous fashion, but the one that takes the cake is sending her potted daisies everyday without fail at 4:15pm. He becomes her guardian angel from afar, shielding her and keeping her safe from harm.Hye-young is in love with this mysterious stranger. She is constantly waiting for him to appear, but I really wonder how difficult could that be given the almost punctual daisy delivery. Nonetheless, she's terribly moved, and touched by this sole act. However, as the stars would have it, interpol detective Jeong Woo (Lee Sung-jae) chances upon Hye-young at a town square during one of his undercover missions, and he too is captivated by her. In a similar fashion, because of his profession, he is doubtful if he should make the first move.Which is where the audience would find it frustrating. The lady obviously would fall for the wrong guy (then again, it's the "good" guy), Park Yi being infuriated by Jeong Woo's pursuit, but yet still refuses to step out and identify himself, and Jeong Woo being the opportunist in grabbing the free anonymous identity unwittingly. It's almost as if you wanna give everyone a slap to wake them all up.That aside, it is precisely this tension that keeps you intrigued. And it is wickedly fun to watch the two male leads finding it tough to fall in love without jeopardizing their careers, or their loved one. But fret not action fans, there are enough cat-and-mouse revelations and unsaid camaraderie in the mould of Infernal Affairs, as well as ample gunfights, although I felt the ending could have been scripted tighter.What rocks is the clever editing. Telling the story in a non-linear timeline (no worries, it ain't that bad, you'll still be able to follow the narrative) from the points of view of all the leads, keeping you in suspense, and culminating in a three way split screen showcasing all their emotions in a single converging event, which I thought was extremely well-done.It's a beautiful film in terms of landscapes of lush meadows and busy city squares, with plenty of classical music to sooth the soul. As with romance movies, all the leads are eye candy - the girls will have a field day with the two handsome male leads, while the guys have to make do with a somewhat pudgy-faced (argh! OK lah, at certain angles) Jeon Ji-hyun.If you're into a romance movie with an equal balance in the action/tension department, then Daisy would be your choice. If you prefer a more conventional weepy, then the other Korean movie making its debut here at the same time, You are My Sunshine, would be your alternative. And yes, I totally dig the ending scene, which I thought only the Koreans do it best? Kinda reminded me of the JSA one.