My Girlfriend is an Agent

Fairly funny on the airplane
I saw this movie on a long haul flight with English subtitles over the Atlantic. This was such a funny movie I was cracking up in my seat, then I told my wife to watch it and she thought it was really funny as well. It's a comedy action flick with slapstick style Asian humor. I thought the acting and directing was actually pretty good. Since I was on a long flight, maybe this movie seemed better than it really was, but I did thoroughly enjoy it. Wish the Amazon title would spell "Girlfreind" correctly.

Amazon's review system STRIKES again!
After researching this title, I found that there are two versions of this on Amazon. The negative reviews on this product apply to the one titled MY GIRLFRIEND IS AN AGENT (STANDARD EDITION). The DO NOT apply to the one titled "MY GIRLFRIEND IS AN AGENT [2009, Korea][Official All-Region DVD]" This edition is the one with the slipcase and the large diagonal English lettering on the cover. The subtitles, picture, audio and overall quality of this version are perfect. Amazon links both products to the same reviews, which is messed up. But anyway, rest assured, if you want to see this movie, just make sure you purchase that version.

Almost Five Stars
Having watched the Korea drama inspired by this movie, it only made sense to find and watch the film. I wasn't disappointed. While not quite slap-stick, it's definitely a tongue-in-cheek spy thriller. I've watched the female lead in other projects and enjoyed her role equally here. Though comedy, the characters were still drawn in a believable fashion and the plot was interesting. The translated title is a bit off base, it should have been 7th Grade Civil Servant, as was the title of the (previously mentioned) series. But I'll excuse that since marketing demands are different for film and television.

Overall, I was pleased with the movie and enjoyed the storytelling. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a few laughs and a relaxed viewing experience.

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