Little Black Dress
Little Black Dress

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Little Black Dress

2011
Movie
107 min
Korean

Little Black Dress depicts the friendships, jealousies, hopes and failures of four 24-year-old girls. The girls first met as first year students in college. They seem to be enjoying their 20's, but inside they all have worries.

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IMDb4.4/10
Google Users34%
Director: Jay ChandrasekharGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A shallow, self-absorbed woman tries to win back her ex-boyfriend by following his dating advice, only to discover unexpected truths about herself and relationships. Her journey leads her through a series of awkward and comedic encounters as she attempts to transform into the 'perfect woman' for him. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about authenticity and what truly matters in love.

Critical Reception

Little Black Dress was met with generally negative reviews from critics and had a poor box office performance. It was often criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and a lack of character development, though some found it to be a lighthearted if forgettable romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its cliché storyline and unoriginal romantic comedy tropes.

  • Humor often falls flat, relying on predictable gags.

  • Lead performance is seen as serviceable but unable to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of originality and engaging plot. Many viewers found it to be a time-waster with predictable outcomes and weak character arcs, though a small segment enjoyed its lighthearted, escapist nature.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features original songs by actor Constantine Maroulis, who also stars in the movie as a musician.

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