Fridae

Horny boys who can't be satisfied with the parade of hot men in 300 and 20 Centimetres might want to catch Korea's reigning pop prince Rain in I'm a Cyborg, but That's Okay. Sporting a fashionably tousled haircut, Rain plays a patient at a mental asylum who becomes romantically attached to a lovely fellow patient Im Soo-Jung.

Rain is a compulsive kleptomaniac who believes that he can steal the powers of other people (kinda like the character Peter Petrelli in the hit TV series Heroes). On the other hand, Soo-Jung think that she is a cyborg so she talks to vending machines and licks the terminals of 9-volt batteries. She also refuses to eat human food, thinking that it's not suitable for her. As a result, she grows progressively weaker and the doctors say that she will die if she continues to refuse food. Hence, it is up to Rain to convince her otherwise.

This sweet and kooky romantic comedy is directed by Park Chan-Wook, who's famous for his Revenge trilogy (Sympathy for Mr Vengeance, Oldboy and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). He told reporters that he wanted to take a break from the "heavy themes" of his previous films, so he chose to make this lighthearted teen film. Even so, I'm a Cyborg, but That's Okay does bear the trademarks of his inventive camerawork and stylish production designs.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Rain proves to be natural and convincing performer in front of the camera, while Soo-Jung's turn as the sweet, pathetic patient does pull at your heartstrings. If you're young or young-at-heart, you'll certainly enjoy this fluffy romantic confection.