Review: Maybe not a very original movie, as it’s true that the story shares some basic elements with the American movie, RAINMAN. OH! BROTHERS still surprises for its warm story and touching characters.

Mixing drama and comedy, OH! BROTHERS’s story is about opening minds and breaking the barrier of first judgment. Sang Woo’s character is not sure how to deal with his half brother and his brother’s handicap his quite unfamiliar. It will embarrass and cause a lot of trouble to Sang Woo, especially in public. However, the fun really begins when Sang Woo will find a way to use his brother’s handicap to his own advantage by turning him into a debt collector. Even if the idea of a child’s mind in a grown-up body is maybe not very original, the idea of that twelve years old kid turning into a gangster is pretty hilarious.

The chemistry between the two main actors were really incredible; you could feel the discomfort of Sang Woo towards his brother and the friendship that follows was very tender to witness. A special mention needs to be given to Lee Beom Soo for his performance as Bong Goo, the “special kid.” His performance was believable and not annoying at all, something that not a lot of actors can achieve while playing these kinds of character.

At first look, OH! BROTHERS looks to be a very funny movie, but in fact, the drama element is much more present than the comedy. There are a few good laughs here and there, but also a good dose of dramatic and sad moments, too. However, even if the elements of comedy is sometimes very subtle, the few jokes blend very well with the drama, which gives a good flow to the movie. The funniest part is, of course, when Bong Goo impersonates a gangster. With his bulky shape and serious face, he can scare the biggest Karaoke bar owners without too much problem. If the angry face doesn’t work, maybe a couple of syringe shots in front of the shop will do the trick, which is in fact, insulin for his diabetes.