EricYJChoi 'Bloody Tie' is one of the most exhilarating action comedies from South Korea in 2006. The story revolves around a drug pusher and corrupt cop teaming up to bring down a powerful drug lord in Pusan. While the plot seems unoriginal, the film makes up for it with its unique and kinetic style, harking back to the old Hong Kong action flicks of the 80s. This is most evident in the title screen, a homage executed so perfectly that I was convinced this film could not have been made so recently.One thing you'll notice within the first five minutes of watching this film is the crazy, borderline drug-induced cinematography. The camera-work is often frantic, with the cinematographer often utilizing hand-held photography and crash zooms with a touch of split screen now and then. On the flip side, the film also has some gorgeous shots of the port city of Pusan. This is especially evident in the movie's brilliant and very satisfying ending, one of my favorites of all time. Another thing that makes the ending so beautiful is the music. This film has such a fun soundtrack that oozes with coolness and puts you squarely in the time period.The characters are also interesting enough to keep you engaged. Each are corrupt to the core and yet you can always find something sympathetic about them. Director Choi doesn't bother giving you a hero but instead brings you several anti-heroes who aren't very likable but they sure are cool. A lot of why this tactic works is due to the actors' great performances, in particular actress Ja-Hyeon Chu who actually manages to be the film's emotional core with only 20 minutes of screen time.With such a refreshing visual style, hilarious black humor, and a dash of social commentary on the negative effects of the IMF financial crisis in South Korea, this stands as one of the best Korean films of 2006 and is well worth watching.

wakeupfightback I'm not sure how one would say this movie is crap. Its hands down one of the best crime/drug related movie I have ever seen. The acting is dead on and the action keeps you glued to your sets the whole entire film.The style of the director is totally something new and original to Korean films I have yet to see. I couldn't even see one real flaw with this film. Then again, this is my opinion! I hope you take your time to watch this amazing movie and let it blow you away, literally! You can def. feel a Quentin Tarantino style to this as well. Than again, I'd say this is for the most die hard of drug/crime genre fans. Best film I've seen in 07 by far.SIMPLY AMAZING!

massaster760 When I first heard about Bloody Ties (aka Bloody Tie) many reviewers were saying that it was the Bittersweet Life of 2006. I think that characterization is misleading. Kim Ji Woon's A Bittersweet Life is a much more serious, violent, and dark thriller, while Bloody Ties is less violent and is put together with a fair amount of dark humor. I think a better comparison to Bloody Ties would be Wook-Suk Kang's Public Enemy.Anyway, Bloody Ties tells the story of a reckless cop Lieutenant Do (Expertly played by Jeong-min Hwang) and a crystal meth dealer named Ji-young (Ja-Hyeon Chu) who works as a informant for the police. The two form an unlikely partnership in order to take down a ruthless crime lord.One of my favorite things about Bloody Ties is how it depicts the underground South Korean drug trade. This is the first film I'd seen from Korea that dealt at length with drug use in the underworld and it was refreshing and interesting to see a Korean film that delves into that.The acting is another reason why I liked Bloody Ties. Jeong-min Hwang performance as Lieutenant Do was just too cool for words. Every time he made an entrance with the black aviators and a lit cigarette I couldn't help but smile. Ja-Hyeon Chu's performance as a crystal meth dealer, who never samples his own product, was also done very well. To be honest, I can't find fault with any of the performances of the film from the crime lord to Ji-Young's grandfather, this film features stellar performances for everyone involved.All in All, Bloody Ties is a very entertaining and well developed film. The direction and cinematography is well done, the performances are awesome. And I loved how it mixed dark humor with violence. If you like a good crime thriller (as I do), than you should love Bloody Ties.

katalist420 Awesome movie from South Korea. If you enjoy Drug/Drama/Yakuza movies then check this out, it is stylish and has great acting. If you are a foreign film fan like me you shouldn't have a hard time enjoying this entertaining movie!!!!! 9/10 from me.. and also comes highly recommended!!!!!! I wouldn't tell younger kids to watch this, but if you are looking for an entertaining movie that has great direction, Acting, action and a real good story then see this!!!! Yeeee! Check it out!!!! ASAP!!!!!!! YES RIGHT NOW!!!! GO ORDER IT!!!