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Natural City - a Korean Blade Runner

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And it very much is Blade Runner, but its a completely different take on the basic story, and that is no more a criticism than saying War Of The Worlds and Day Of The Triffids are both invasion of Earth stories.
Byun-Chun Min has directed a minor masterpiece of a film. THis is clearly not the LA of Blade Runner although an early shot of a spaceship heading into the city away from the camera is a direct lift or conscious homage. I prefer to think the latter.
The effects have won awards and there is a poetry about this film which totally seduced me.
Its concerns show the differences between Korean and US society and also its similarities. A noodle bar is again an important stopping place.
If you get the chance see this film, I think it has appeal beyond the usual suspects of Korean film fans.

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Okay, Dave, it's on my list for next shipment. It only got 3 stars from Netflixer, for what it's worth. nt - tinear 08:53:37 11/14/06 (2)
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- it might have been me... - dave c 12:15:26 11/14/06 (1)
  ... after the Antonioni double but I really liked it.
  It had a lower key approach than I was expecting and I thought that helped.
  - Its the only Korean film I ever turned off. (nt) - Jack G 06:30:17 11/15/06 (0)
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Try "Immortal" from France . . . futuristic sci-fi . . . - mr grits 22:10:13 11/12/06 (0)
Uses mixed media and involves the god Horus. Those Frenchies can really get out there with sci-fi.

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