Sky of Love (2007)

I feel Koizora is that type of movie that can leave you in a short state of depression after finishing. I remember finishing this movie and I literally sat still for a few minutes taking in what I just saw while tears just ran down my face.

This story is supposedly based on a true story and can I just say this is a complete tear jerker. My friends kept pushing me into watching this and even though it's sad, I am so glad I decided to watch it.

This movie is just an amazing story about ones first love. It teases you with so much happiness and then just stabs you in the heart with sadness. I think it hurts a little more inside when you realize this based off true events.

I loved the cast. I really liked Miura and Yui together. There were those awkward acting scenes but I've grown used to them after watching so many dramas. But their chemistry was pretty good. I liked the supporting cast as well. Their characters were shown just enough and all blended well together.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone and if you are still iffy about watching this, just watch it..with a box of tissues of course

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At first I was hesitant in watching the movie because I wasn't sure if it was worth it but when I actually got around to watching it I was glad I did. I would definately rewatch Koizora, actually I just finished rewatching it a few days ago.



The story overall was beautiful and touching... I laughed and cried along with the characters. Be prepared though, if you are going to watch this movie, have a box of tissues by your side because you will cry your eyes out. Anyone who hasn't watched Koizora should; it expresses the feelings of absolute happiness and pain.

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Hold on, I need a tissue. :( I JUST finished watching this very touching movie. It was not really what I expected, and like some who saw the poster, I was iffy. I thought the white hair was a bit silly and that it would just be another typical love story/drama/tragedy. Now, either way, whether it was typical or not I probably would've cried (its just the way I am). But I was surprised at how different and touching (not to mention tear jerking) it was. Quiet, emotional, beautiful, relatable, sad, and inspirational are the words that come to mind.

I didn't mind the white hair after - now that I think of it, it was probably some sort of representation of something deeper. The story was amazing, slow at first, but then picks up soon after. I'd recommend it to viewers in their late teens or 20s since (as mentioned in the synopsis) it has sexual themes and rape - which was tastefully portrayed. Its very centred around the two main characters and their love for each other.

The acting was great, I have so much respect for the two and their chemistry was well established, not to mention they are both so gorgeous!

The music irked me a bit, I thought the orchestra was a bit cheesy and typical for a drama. Crescendos at the typical places, excessive use of strings...it doesn't matter though - you probably won't notice it.

Its a movie that can touch everyone's hearts and a character whose experiences that many can relate to, especially if you've had the privilege of having a first love. Though, I will probably recommend it to female viewers as I feel that the movie was obviously portrayed to cater to that audience (or people with feelings lol). Those who hate showing emotions - I warn you not to watch it in public. Or just lock your door.

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Story: Such a wonderfully portrayed movie of how real life can end up. Definitely not the first to come up with a similar plot, but nonetheless heartwarming.
Acting/Cast: I though that the acting was simply amazing, the way the characters seemed to come to life and make you feel the same pain that they did. Couldn't have asked for better leads in the movie.
Music: Nothing too special, became dramatic in the intense/sad scenes and helped to add effect.
Rewatch Value: Though I know the outcome of the story, I will probably take the time to watch again. It was such a touching movie that stayed with me long past the end of it.
Overall: LOVED THE MOVIE!!! But would only recommend it to someone who enjoys sad movies, or is prepared to cry beforehand. Hope this helped!!

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I first thought this was some kind of a silly movie since I saw Harumas hair...xD..So I found it on youtube one day and started watching it..And at first I thought well it's ok..And as the movie passed the more intrigued I was...I was so happy at first,and then the sad part came and i got teary..then again happy and when the end came i found myself with tishues all over and my face swallen because I cried so much...The story just hit me..it made a great impression..and I can honestly say this is not only the best japanese drama I watched but one of my favourite movies of all times..:)..The acting was amazing.I just love Haruma and Yui as a couple,both of them are beautiful,talented and not only as actors but also as singers.Yuis Heavenly Days id a beautiful song..I rewatched it 2 or 3 times and I plan on doing it a lot of times more..So if you like an outstanding love story Koizora is the best choice...

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I really enjoyed the 2008 drama of Koizora so I thought I would give the movie a shot and see how it compares, especially since it had one of my favorite Japanese actors, Miura Haruma in it, but as it turns out I was really disappointed.

For the movie, it felt extremely rushed. They tried too hard to cram everything they possible could into 2 hours and it just wasn't enough time. Although it was rushed, it also felt really slow at the same time and I almost fell asleep watching it.

The actors didn't do a very good job at all...they just weren't into their roles like they should have been. It's a tragedy, and they just didn't really make it out to be as emotional as it should be. It felt to me like there was hardly any dialogue throughout the movie, so they made it impossible for you to get emotionally attached to the characters and the situations they went through.

If you are interested in the story of Koizora, then I would stay away from this movie and go watch the 6 episodes of the drama because it was 100 times better than this movie. That's probably why they did a remake of it, because they realized how badly they messed it up.

I'm sorry Miura Haruma, but you just were not able to capture my heart in this like I had hoped. :(

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i always ignored this movie when it popped up in my suggestions list on youtube. partly because of the hair (the male protagonist has absurd white hair) and partly because the poster made it seem too dramatic and unreal.
but i thought of giving it a try once i exhausted my drama list.
and boy am i glad i did.
this movie had me crying like a baby by the end of it. although the plot is very overboard-unreal-dramatic (i mean how can a relationship go so absurdly wrong? how can all the bad tragic stuff happen to one cute innocent harmless couple?), this movie had it all-romance, (initial)cutesy-comic scenes (they're very hard to find later on), beautiful, admirable love of the purest kind. and tragedy. alot of tragedy.
this movie is probably not for practical people or people who look for logic in the stuff they're watching. but if you're looking for melodrama, romance, dreams and inspiration, then this movie is a must-watch. :)

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So I had seen a scene from this movie in a drama collab on youtube, and had desperately wanted to watch it, however I couldn't find the name of it anywhere. Unlike many of the other people I know who have watched this movie, instead of the bleached hair being a turn off for the movie, it only made me want to watch it more, so not knowing the name was horrible. Then I found a different scene of the movie in a different youtube video with the name written in the description! So I started watching this movie and at first I wasn't quite sure what to think about it. It seemed pretty similar to a lot of dramas I had watched and I was pretty sure it was going to follow the normal "high school love story" formula of a relationship roller coaster followed by happily ever after. Was I in for a surprise.

This movie is defiantly different from others I've scene and even though the music was pretty cliche for a drama movie, the casting was great the story was sad (if you're emotional like me you will cry). The one thing about this movie though is that it left me wanting more. Even though I really liked the ending, for me it's just missing something, which makes me constantly re-watch this movie and constantly think about it. However at least in my opinion, that's what makes a good movie. When it has you constantly thinking even long after you've watched it.

Koizora is sad, cute, and sweet. It is certainly aimed at girls, probably for high-school/college students, but I feel like anyone who just wants to watch a sweet love story and is in the mood for something a bit sadder then usual would really enjoy this movie.

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After all this time I'm still struck at how amazing this movie is! I loved the movie so much I read an online fan translation of the novel by Mika and when I went to Japan I purchased the books in Japanese as there isn't an official English translation, to motivate me to learn Japanese so that I can read the the story that captivated me from minute one.

The movie is truly an emotional roller coaster that will have you smile one moment, want to scream at the screen the next and finally get the grip of everything that happened to lead to that key moment when you understand the true meaning of love.

I loved Haruma Miura as Hiro. He's an amazing actor and what he did in Koizora was take his acting skills to an entire different level as he embodied the soul and the energy of the character he performed. I loved the photography, the scenery so much I would have visited the filming location had it been closer to Tokyo. One day I still hope to visit it!

It is my favorite Asian movie of all time and one whose story I carry deep in my heart!

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I find Japanese movies to be very touching and well-thought and Sky of Love is no exception. It is a tragically beautiful ride which will make you tear up.

It really hurts just thinking that this movie is based on a true story. It was full of happiness and then suddenly it started becoming more and more painful.

I still think that it felt too rushed. I wanted to see more of their love story and I found it hard to connect with the characters. I was very interested in Hiroki but I didn't get the chance to understand him better. Maybe I'll give a chance to the drama adaption, the plot might be more developed in it. And Mika was too nice to be true. But her character was soooo relatable.

I loved the acting! And I am totally in love with Miura Haruma! This guy is so good-looking and from what I saw in this movie he is a good actor too. Aragaki Yui also did a great job at portraying Mika.

Overall, this movie was very heart-breaking but it's worth watching.

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