Movie spotlight
Self Made
In 2007, Gillian Wearing placed an advert – in newspapers, online, in job centers, and elsewhere. It read: “Would you like to be in a film? You can play yourself or a fictional character. Call Gillian.” Of the hundreds of people who replied, seven – chosen through an extended process of auditions, interviews, and workshops – ended up appearing in Self Made. Of those seven, five in particular use the acting technique known as Method to delve into their memories, impulses, anxieties, fears, fantasies, and inner resources to create a series of individual performance vignettes, their personal ‘end scenes’, that reveal with particular intensity and clarity who they really are deep down – or who, in another version of their lives, they might easily have been.
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Plot Summary
A successful but lonely businesswoman who is obsessed with her work finds herself in an unusual situation. After a bizarre accident, she begins to experience a unique form of amnesia, where she believes her future self is a man. As she navigates this new reality, she encounters a cheerful and optimistic young man who becomes entangled in her life, leading to unexpected romance and self-discovery.
Critical Reception
Self Made received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its unique premise and the performances of its lead actors, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or uneven in its pacing. The drama garnered attention for its exploration of identity and relationships within a comedic framework.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creative concept and lead performances.
Some viewers found the storyline to be a bit formulaic.
The blend of comedy and romance was generally well-received.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Self Made (2011)' on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The drama marked the acting debut of Kim Jae-joong, a member of the popular K-pop group JYJ.
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