Oldboy
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List Price: $22.95
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Manufacturer: Tartan Video
Starring: Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Hye-jeong Kang, Dae-han Ji, Dal-su Oh
Directed By: Chan-wook Park
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: OLDBOY
EAN: 0842498030042
Format: AC-3
Label: Tartan Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Tartan Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-08-23
Running Time: 120
Studio: Tartan Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Summary: Don't waste your $$$
Comment: Don't waste your money seeing this grotesque movie. I'm not a prude and I enjoy watching stylized violence in an action flick, where the story calls for it. However, this movie goes way over the line with incest and a very twisted act of revenge. There's nothing redeeming about this movie. I'm really ashamed that something like this came from Korean media. Thumbs way way down on this movie...
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Summary: Entertaining mystery/thriller with plenty of plot twists and turns!
Comment: I won't give away too much of this film's plot, as part of the enjoyment is the anticipation of what happens next from very early on (and I would encourage avoiding other reviews that give to much away and just watch it!) This being said, early on the film's protagonist is kidnapped and locked away in a room for reasons which are unknown to him. Beyond being feed, cleaned, and treated medically, his captors completely refuse to communicate with him who they are or why he is being held (however, his "cell" does come furnished with a TV - his only means of receiving communication from the outside world!).
Generally this Korean-made suspense/thriller (with English subtitles) was received well by critics. Part of the enjoyment unquestionably is the twists and turns of the plot throughout. Overall, very fine acting and a plot that (near as I can tell) holds up; whether one truly buys the bizarre storyline may depend on the particular viewer.
I give it a thumbs up - it's definitely memorable, stylistic, and entertaining, though it seems to fall under the trend of thrillers world-wide that seem to be competing for "one-ups-manship" in the areas of extreme plot, violence, mutilation, and perversity. I would give it around 7 out of a scale of ten. I would add that it is one that seems worth a second viewing based on being full of subtle plot details that the viewer may not pick up on their meaning the first time.
Though it's not considered a horror, in outrageousness, some aspects it seem to rival the Japanese made horror movie, "Audition."
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Summary: beautiful and important
Comment: this is quite possibly the most beautiful revenge film ever made. the script, which has been overlooked, hits very important topics regarding life and the decisions that you make during it. the acting is phenomenal and the violence is perfectly coreographed to be very visual but relates to the story. (ive read that is considered an ultra violent tarantino comparison....very untrue). bottom line this movie is a very entertaining movie but if you listen and pay attention to the words, it will strike a chord with you
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Summary: This Movie Is A Brilliant Violent Action/Love Story With Quite An Edge That Should Not Be Missed
Comment: Oldboy is one of my favorite films.
Let me get that out of the way to show my bias. I love Oldboy. I think it's brilliant, I think the story is fantastic, I think the cinematography is phenomenal, and the acting is amazing. I can go on, but alas, I've run out of adjectives.
This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to get just a piece of the puzzle throughout the movie until the shocking (and it is extremely shocking) ending. You will find the grand reveal disturbing. There is no way around that. Once you get past the initial shock though, you will find yourself asking new questions about true love. The action is great but, contrary to what some reviews you may read have said, shockingly restrained (at least in comparison to other Japanese films along the same genres). Most of the most brutal parts are psychological or implied (the root canal scene comes to mind). As for the controversial octopus scene, eating an octopus while still alive isn't completely unheard of in Japan. It's just a cultural difference really. If it's any consolation, Min-sik Choi (who plays the main character) is a devout Buddhist who said a prayer for the octopi before every take. If you enjoy action or appreciate cinematography, this film is a must buy simply based upon the hallway fight scene.
All in all, whether you like Asian cinema or not, if you have a desire for a dark dramatic action movie and possess a strong stomach, you need to see Oldboy. You will be happy you did.
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Summary: Don't watch this with your mother!!!
Comment: I had no idea what this film was about, but I got it for xmas.. I have a great dvd collection, and I love foreign films.. I was excited to recieve such a present from my uncle... So I decided to sit down with my mom and watch it. Yea, big mistake.. At first we were both enjoying it, at the teeth scene she was screaming.. (pretty funny).. and when remembering the old high school days, I figured out the entire plot.. My mom didnt believe me, so she sat through the whole movie-- hoping that I was wrong.. Sorry mom to dissapoint, its not a disney movie.. Anyways very disturbing movie, that has a great score, suspensful action and more.. But it def isnt for the average joe. At the end my mother said she never wants to watch another movie my uncle gives me again.. lol I read some reviews and people on here overrate the violence factor, but to each his own. I would reccomend to rent first.
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Summary: Don't waste your $$$
Comment: Don't waste your money seeing this grotesque movie. I'm not a prude and I enjoy watching stylized violence in an action flick, where the story calls for it. However, this movie goes way over the line with incest and a very twisted act of revenge. There's nothing redeeming about this movie. I'm really ashamed that something like this came from Korean media. Thumbs way way down on this movie...
Customer Rating:
Summary: Entertaining mystery/thriller with plenty of plot twists and turns!
Comment: I won't give away too much of this film's plot, as part of the enjoyment is the anticipation of what happens next from very early on (and I would encourage avoiding other reviews that give to much away and just watch it!) This being said, early on the film's protagonist is kidnapped and locked away in a room for reasons which are unknown to him. Beyond being feed, cleaned, and treated medically, his captors completely refuse to communicate with him who they are or why he is being held (however, his "cell" does come furnished with a TV - his only means of receiving communication from the outside world!).
Generally this Korean-made suspense/thriller (with English subtitles) was received well by critics. Part of the enjoyment unquestionably is the twists and turns of the plot throughout. Overall, very fine acting and a plot that (near as I can tell) holds up; whether one truly buys the bizarre storyline may depend on the particular viewer.
I give it a thumbs up - it's definitely memorable, stylistic, and entertaining, though it seems to fall under the trend of thrillers world-wide that seem to be competing for "one-ups-manship" in the areas of extreme plot, violence, mutilation, and perversity. I would give it around 7 out of a scale of ten. I would add that it is one that seems worth a second viewing based on being full of subtle plot details that the viewer may not pick up on their meaning the first time.
Though it's not considered a horror, in outrageousness, some aspects it seem to rival the Japanese made horror movie, "Audition."
Customer Rating:
Summary: beautiful and important
Comment: this is quite possibly the most beautiful revenge film ever made. the script, which has been overlooked, hits very important topics regarding life and the decisions that you make during it. the acting is phenomenal and the violence is perfectly coreographed to be very visual but relates to the story. (ive read that is considered an ultra violent tarantino comparison....very untrue). bottom line this movie is a very entertaining movie but if you listen and pay attention to the words, it will strike a chord with you
Customer Rating:
Summary: This Movie Is A Brilliant Violent Action/Love Story With Quite An Edge That Should Not Be Missed
Comment: Oldboy is one of my favorite films.
Let me get that out of the way to show my bias. I love Oldboy. I think it's brilliant, I think the story is fantastic, I think the cinematography is phenomenal, and the acting is amazing. I can go on, but alas, I've run out of adjectives.
This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to get just a piece of the puzzle throughout the movie until the shocking (and it is extremely shocking) ending. You will find the grand reveal disturbing. There is no way around that. Once you get past the initial shock though, you will find yourself asking new questions about true love. The action is great but, contrary to what some reviews you may read have said, shockingly restrained (at least in comparison to other Japanese films along the same genres). Most of the most brutal parts are psychological or implied (the root canal scene comes to mind). As for the controversial octopus scene, eating an octopus while still alive isn't completely unheard of in Japan. It's just a cultural difference really. If it's any consolation, Min-sik Choi (who plays the main character) is a devout Buddhist who said a prayer for the octopi before every take. If you enjoy action or appreciate cinematography, this film is a must buy simply based upon the hallway fight scene.
All in all, whether you like Asian cinema or not, if you have a desire for a dark dramatic action movie and possess a strong stomach, you need to see Oldboy. You will be happy you did.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Don't watch this with your mother!!!
Comment: I had no idea what this film was about, but I got it for xmas.. I have a great dvd collection, and I love foreign films.. I was excited to recieve such a present from my uncle... So I decided to sit down with my mom and watch it. Yea, big mistake.. At first we were both enjoying it, at the teeth scene she was screaming.. (pretty funny).. and when remembering the old high school days, I figured out the entire plot.. My mom didnt believe me, so she sat through the whole movie-- hoping that I was wrong.. Sorry mom to dissapoint, its not a disney movie.. Anyways very disturbing movie, that has a great score, suspensful action and more.. But it def isnt for the average joe. At the end my mother said she never wants to watch another movie my uncle gives me again.. lol I read some reviews and people on here overrate the violence factor, but to each his own. I would reccomend to rent first.
Oh Dae-su is an ordinary Seoul businessman with a wife and little daughter who, after a drunken night on the town, is abducted and locked up in a strange, private prison. No one will tell him why hes there and who his jailer is and his fury builds to a single-minded focus of revenge. 15 years later, he is unexpectedly freed, given a new suit, a cell-phone and 5 days to discover the mysterious enemy who had him imprisoned. Seeking vengeance on all those involved, he soon finds that his enemys tortures are just beginning.
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