Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by afilado (A) on October 12, 2006 at 16:39:59

In Reply to: NO wonder no one was answering ;--0 I got to fire the proof-reader and editor, posted by tinear on October 12, 2006 at 15:58:10:

...see these movies.

You're right on, here, Tin. Though related, each of the films in this triad can stand strongly in its own right. Each has a distinct character; one could say even a distinct and different movie-making style. Taken together, they represent a great body of work.

"Old Boy" is deliciously pulpy, a study in feeling. "...Mr. Vengence" is a believable slice of life, quite realistic in nature, a study in thinking, deliberation. ,,,,,Lady Vengence", a demanding, esoteric study of the will. One leads to next. Completely human, all.

All are beautiful, morally provocative, elevated expressions of film art. I look forward now to a second viewing in order. And I look forward to more from this prolific director.

Is it just me or is there good reason to think that the East - South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, China, etc. - is producing the most consistently exciting and fulfilling film right now.