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S. Korea again proves it is the film capital of the decade.
Years ago in a remote agricultural area a series of brutal killings of women occurs. Since Korea had no history of serial killings, there is no forensic model, no expertise upon which to call.
The lead detective approaches the crimes as he would his common cases, with predictable results: this killer is clever and ruthless.
The three detectives are very well played, especially the lead one, and the relationship with the police chief is refreshingly original. In fact, as I am beginning to expect in Korean films, there is not a cliché in sight.
It would be a mistake merely to say this is one of the finest films of its kind ever made; as a character study and a picture of small town life, it equally is superb.
From one of the first scenes, in which the rural detective "greets" his big city partner, you know you're in for a special time.
This is Silence of the Lambs w/out the ridiculous Hollywood exaggerations and "star" turns; it is more akin to the great Dutch film "The Vanishing," but why compare it? It is excellence able independently able to stand alone.
As the credits rolled, I felt an explosion of anger, almost rage.
It is amazing what great films can do. If you've been unmoved by film for awhile, try this one. You won't easily forget it.
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I rented it from Blockbuster last night. It didn't move me as much as it did you but it was very worthwhile. The comparison to the Dutch "Vanishing" is appropriate other than that movie was more creepy.I have watched Asian movies for some time so the tone was not surprising to me. The sensibilities of Asian movies always seem a bit out of whack. This movie is based upon true events. There are many details which do not have the impact that they would to a Korean (the air-raid practice and preparation for civil defense along with the demonstrations) which are used as a backdrop.
The investigating officers are at once sympathetic, pathetic, brutal, stupid and funny. What was most interesting about the movie was the lack (until close to the end) of the killer's point of view. That is standard in American movies and I think the reason this movie could be so frustrating. It puts you in the point of view of the detectives and keeps you there which feels very restricting and frustrating.
So while I am not going to rave about this movie as you did, it was quite interesting and a very worthy watch.
the principal actors (all three detectives) to be superb, especially the rural lead one. I was disturbed and angered by the final scene, being unprepared for it being used as I am to Hollywood or more conventional films.
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Sounds good. I will look out for it. Thanks for the heads up.
more I'm convinced the director all but re-invented a genre.
Those used to common film conventions pleasantly will be surprised.
This, partly, is a "buddy" film but with none of the false notes of pretty much the entire American library.
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