Oldboy (2005)
NA
| Release Date: | March 25, 2005 (Limited) |
| On DVD: | August 23, 2005 |
| Genre: | Crime, Suspense |
| Director: | Chan-wook Park |
| Writer: | Chan-wook Park |
| Cast: | Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Hye-jeong Kang, Dae-han Ji, Dal-su Oh, Byeong-ok Kim, Su-hyeon Kim, Seung-jin Lee, Su-kyeong Yun, Myeong-shin Park |
| Studio: | Tartan Films |
| Official site: | films.tartanfilmsusa.com/oldboy |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for strong violence including scenes of torture, sexuality and pervasive language. |
A man is inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years and his wife is brutally murdered. On his release, he is given a wallet full of money and a mobile phone. A stranger calls and asks him to try and figure out why he was imprisoned. A girl appears and promises to help him solve the enigma and seek vengeance for his cruel fate.
As the search progresses, the man finally comes face to face with...
Full synopsis »
Movie Review
"Oldboy," now out on DVD, is the latest Asian import to be receiving rave reviews from critics and film aficionados alike, and if you're into weird, edgy and twisted filmmaking, it might be right up your alley. Still, it may be a little over hyped. Full movie review »
Movie Photos
Comments
No HTML. Be kind - your mom might read what you say.
Home |
Movies |
Movie Reviews |
Blog |
Media |
DVD |
Contests |
Links |
About Us |
Contact Us  Movie reviews © 2003-2009 Erik Samdahl. All other content © of its respected owner. Read our Privacy Policy |
Anonymous says:
May 10, 2005If you watch the movie two or three times, I believe that the things that were looked at as "weaknesses" in the film might then be seen as important and necessary.
For example, without spoiling the movie, the opening is very important - it shows the behavior that leads to . . . better stop there. I would like to go into the fight scenes, but I don't want to ruin anyone's first viewing of this movie. I would have had the same experience, if someone had given parts of the movie away.
I think this is a great movie, and while not perfect, I would give it an A-.