Rating of
3/4
A Good Revenge Film
Franz Patrick - wrote on 05/20/08
One of my friends saw the twist from a mile away but I wouldn't say it's predictable. Since I saw "Lady Vengeance" prior to this one, I kind of had low expectations so I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this film. I liked that throughout the movie, the mystery factor lingered and it tries to keep the audiences guessing. There were many beautiful images that can be found here such as the octupus scene, the fight in the hallway (1 vs. about 10), and the snowy environment at the end of the film. It was so poetic that I forgot I was watching a movie for a bit. In fact, it felt like I was looking at a painting or a statue. Min-sik Choi's acting was both incredible and sad. You believe that he's a man that's been imprisoned and tortured for fifteen years because of the dark cloud that hangs over his head and wrinkles that signify a deep thirst for vengeance. The villainous Hye-jeong Kang is effective and terrifying, who I think matches the characterization of some of the most monsterous American villains in film history. If one is into revenge films, this is a must-see because it is multi-layered and never ceases to be fascinating both in character study and the unfolding events.
