paulclaassen 'Oldboy' is constantly mentioned as one of the greatest Korean films ever made, and has also been called the most disturbing Korean film (followed by 'I saw the Devil' and 'The Chaser', which were both incredibly disturbing). I therefore eagerly watched the film in high anticipation, but am quite sad to say I was very disappointed. It started off very interesting and mysterious, and the story was told in a very unique way. The moment Oh Dae Su is released, the film becomes very neo-noir-ish (and I don't enjoy neo-noir) and I actually found it to me more comedic than disturbing or suspenseful. Choi Min-sik was excellent, as usual, and without him in the lead I might have liked the film even less. So, essentially the film is about an old school friend, Lee Woo-jin, who wants to avenge Oh Dae-Su for Lee's sister's suicide. Because of this he locks him up for 15 years, then sets him free after 'programming' both him and his daughter via hypnosis to fall in love. Uhmm, ok... Ok, spoilers to follow, so stop reading if you don't want to know. Is this filmed said to be the most disturbing film simply because it is revealed the woman he so eagerly had sex with is actually his daughter? Nothing else in the film is disturbing. When all is said and done and Lee kills himself (what an anti-climax!!), Oh Dae-Su tracks down the hypnotist and asks her to erase his memory of his daughter so they can have a relationship. Seriously!!?? So he'd rather have her as his lover than his daughter?? I rest my case...

bw-22361 Normally i am very careful, when it comes to topics like this. But Oldboy just blew me away. I have seen many movies over the years but still, the quality of this one has not been reached by any of them. Oldboy really makes the most of every of it's aspects. Cinematography, editing, performances, character writing or just the brilliant twisted story are absolutly unique. By the way, the thematics and symbolisms of this movie are also highly recommended to any hobby-philosophers. The way how Chan-Wook Park handled the back story of the movie's antagonist, is not only relatable, but also kind of daring. You see his point, although you do not agree with his actions. Oh Dae Sue on the other hand, is a great protagonist. He's got a simple motivation, and is marked by 20 years of isolation, but also possesses some emotional spots and is more vulnerable than ever. The movie has a message and doesn't only rely on it's astounding directing. There a many visual metaphors and it touches on many social-critically questions. I am sure, everyone will get something out of it's story. Simply a perfect movie.

Aashish Kumar This movie tell us a story about Revenge, Sins and complicated human relationships. there is a quote in the movie "Even though I'm no more than a monster - don't I, too, have the right to live?" You will find Mystery, Family, Drama, , Thriller, Action, Film noir almost every movie Genre.

John Carter Jr (pattiewack-27914) Spoilers Ahead!Oldeuboi is a phenomenal film. This film is excellent for those looking to become in touch with the taboo, the mysterious, and the psychological. I absolutely adore this film, at first I thought this film was a bit melodramatic and vague but it turns out it was all intentional. The film's rousing story line is intriguing in that the steps in the story's sequence seem to be off, until we are hit with the big late game catalyst in Dae-Su finding the the yearbooks at his old school. You at the point of meeting Lee Woo-Jin (for me at least) become attached and almost sympathize with him and when this critical moment is hit is hit and we reach the climax of the film, We (the viewers) feel inclined to feel sorrow for the (at this point) formerly mysterious antagonist. As for Music in his film: The Last waltz-is a beautiful longing piece at the end of the film that really conveys the feeling of Dae-Su. Farewell My lovely-My favorite piece in the entire film, this song acts as a representation of Lee Woo-Jin's feelings or emotions. The Gunshot sound at the end adds major emphasis on the pain of Lee Woo-Jin .While some can be very long, the actions scenes in this film are very well choreographed and have a rough and (in some cases) gruesome air about which is done right. This film deserves a high rating and needs to be viewed by more.