This is a very beautiful metaphor for the divided otherness that is felt amongst Korean/Americans, and I think relatable to many __/Americans across the board. There is always a half self that people in this country must live out, hide, suppress, code switch, or even attempt to forget. But, I like how this film executed it through the metaphor of a long-lost love, and that perhaps this "childhood love" will always be a small part of you.
The movie as…
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I've been a fan of Andy Samberg since Hot Rod and his SNL days, but I find these days that I have a limit for Samberg-ian humor before getting my fill. Like eating too much chocolate Sundays before getting sick. But, this one had just the right amount of Samberg and a hefty amount of Cristin Milioti to make this interesting. Also, very interesting themes and use of time loops/time travelling.
