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I assume that living under the danger of a very possible, very real nuclear "civil war" for decades may have some influence? At any rate, Korean film often (not always!) does have a dark edge. One doesn't expect Korean food to mimic American food--- judging its films by our standards similary is wrong-headed. Approach with an open mind and enjoy!
For some time, Korean directors have been the collective equal of those of any country--- perhaps, in fact, superior.
The already (thread below) listed Bong Joon-ho.
Park Chan-wook: the "revenge trilogy:" "Oldboy," "Lady Vengeance," "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance." "JSA" also is excellent.
Lee Chang-dong: "Burning." Many critics had this as the best film of 2018--- and I'd agree. A slow burn thriller that, yes, can be mentioned in the same breath as the best of Hitchcock. This isn't imitative, it is innovative, exciting filmmaking. "Secret Sunshine" is similarly brilliant.
Hong Sang-soo: "Hotel by the River:" as good as any film this past year. Hong is a Korean Rohmer who is as prolific as Woody Allen with a little of the New Yorker's angst. He has many, many films worth seeing. See, "On the Beach at Night Alone," also.
Kim Ki-Duk: "The Isle." "3-Iron." Quirky, original.
Kim Jee-Woon: okay, here's a guy who makes films that many would agree are "typical" Korean films: violent and dark. "I Saw the Devil." "A Bittersweet Life." Who would ever want to see Hollywood fare of this type after seeing these?!
Jang Joon-hwan: included for one film, but it's amazing. "Save the Green Planet."
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Topic - Korean film: yeah, it's different. - tinear 11:42:20 02/15/20 (23)
- Where the ^&*$ have you geen, tin... - Ivan303 11:46:57 02/16/20 (8)
- Chillin.' Recently moved - tinear 10:47:56 02/17/20 (7)
- A bottle of Oregon Pino will buy you forgiveness - Victor Khomenko 13:23:11 02/20/20 (3)
- Thanks, Victor. Signed, Martin Guerre... nt - tinear 07:42:56 02/23/20 (2)
- Not my favorite character. :) - Victor Khomenko 09:46:13 02/23/20 (1)
- His performance in "The Vanishing" absolutely is one of film's most menacing. Good catch: - tinear 13:04:52 02/23/20 (0)
- KC KS or KC MO... - Ivan303 12:09:49 02/17/20 (2)
- He's already visited 57 states... and one remains. - Victor Khomenko 13:25:00 02/20/20 (0)
- I'm reformed. Ya can't bait me! KS, though, for the record. nt - tinear 13:15:41 02/17/20 (0)
- Speaking of one great film Korean directors - Road Warrior 20:27:18 02/15/20 (13)
- Can't eat more BBQ or I'd explode. Just experienced Big T's (pun probbaly intended) - tinear 13:24:33 02/17/20 (1)
- Right now it's a rental on the 'zon. Secret Sunshine, on the 'zon as well, - Road Warrior 16:36:22 02/18/20 (0)
- Busan is the best zombie movie.... - Billy Wonka 22:56:47 02/15/20 (10)
- If not the best, then second best as - Road Warrior 10:25:07 02/16/20 (9)
- RE: If not the best, then second best as - Bill the K 00:10:54 02/19/20 (1)
- "Johnny, Johnny..." the classic whine of all time. nt - tinear 07:59:26 02/19/20 (0)
- That and "Shaun of the Dead"...N/T - musetap 11:56:34 02/16/20 (6)
- Yes, Shaun must be included in the convo^ - Road Warrior 16:55:32 02/16/20 (5)
- RE: Yes, Shaun must be included in the convo^ - JDK 21:48:41 02/16/20 (4)
- Absolutely top 3. Also Dawn....Night Of.., while being the first - Road Warrior 05:08:23 02/17/20 (3)
- BTW, If you've never seen it, - JDK 18:10:59 02/17/20 (2)
- I watched and more or less enjoyed it. Tried to fool the luvly Mrs. Nasty - Road Warrior 16:26:47 02/18/20 (1)
- Classics for millennials ;-) - JDK 23:49:20 02/18/20 (0)
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