Old Boy
2 ratings since posting on Sunday, May 22, 2005
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 Although sometimes advertised as a horror movie it's more of a suspense thriller. And weird. Very weird. And unique. The copy I watched was dubbed into English (from Korean) and is the best dubbing job I think I've experienced. I bet the English speaking actors were bilingual... their pronunciation of Korean names (names stayed Korean) was flawless and they captured what appeard to be the nuance of the original actors dialogue in a very convincing manner. Nice touch. This movie is way over the top and full of histeronics. Reminds me of how Korean families tend to tolerate spoiled behavior from small children. But hey, they know the kids will get more than their share of discipline when they hit school so I guess it's fair to give little ones a break. Perhaps the most disturbing and memorable scene was when the protagonist starts eating a live octopus in a sushi bar. It's squirming and trying to escape his mouth and almost all the way in when he faints (due to hypnosis trigger - not the culinary experience). Then, as he's lying there with his unconscious head propped on the countertop, the octopus climbs back out of his mouth onto the bar... wow. It was visually and conceptually compelling and stylish. But the story was so convoluted, choppy and bizarre, the film required massive concrete columns to suspend disbelief. It was an art film and beyond making sense. More characiture than characters. What does make sense is that this is a Korean film where reputation and family values have more gut level resonance than here in the states. Three and a half stars. Not recommend for the squeamish. - vincE , posted 02/03/06 |
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Old Boy (2005) Oldeuboi (South Korea 2003) Directed by Chan-wook Park Writing credits Jo-yun Hwang (screenplay) Chun-hyeong Lim (screenplay) plot: An average man is kidnapped and imprisoned in a hotel room for 15 years without explanation. He then is released, equipped with money, a cellphone and expensive clothes. As he strives to explain his imprisonment and get his revenge, he soon finds out that not only his kidnapper has still plans for him, but that those plans will serve as the even worse finale to 15 years of imprisonment. Quicktime Trailer: www.apple.com/trailers/in...old_boy.html Official US Site: films.tartanfilmsusa.com/oldboy/ Official Japanese Site: www.oldboy-movie.jp/ Winner of the Grand Prix Jury Prize at Cannes 2004: www.festival-cannes.fr/films/...ilm.php US Release Date: March 25, 2005 [Original Release 2003 South Korea] - Unsubscribed , posted 05/22/05 |
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