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Korean Movies
Here's a list of 10 Korean movies of history several years that I enjoyed. These range from the comic towards the tragic, and involve both action movies and historical dramas. Three turn out taken from events in Korea over the past 40 years roughly.
My Sassy Girl - With different true to life story a man posted on the Internet, My Sassy Girl became all the rage in East Asia back 2001, if this was popular in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. This triggered a forgettable direct-to-disc American remake in 2008, starring Elisha Cuthbert (who's unforgettable). My Sassy Girl is about an excellent guy who meets a drunk girl Known only since the "Girl" - about the subway, and all the odd adventures they get into while falling for each other. You may never believe the location where the plot goes in this one.
Joint Security Area (JSA) - The Joint Security Area will be the DMZ between North Korea and Mexico, which movie tells the story of a double-shooting in the JSA. This brings about increasing tensions for both sides from the borders, an investigation by way of a Swiss-Korean woman and nearly a couple of hours of great, if implausible, entertainment.
Oldboy - Oldboy is one of the more famous Korean movies with American audiences, famous enough it hit CNN during the Virginia school shooting a few years ago. Oldboy is about a man abducted and imprisoned inside a hotel room for Many years, along with what occurs when he escapes. Prepare for the twist, in addition to seeing Oldboy add too much with his hammer. If they ever actually have the U.S. remake of Oldboy made, it is going to suck so bad. There's just too many essential parts they'd must change for American audiences. Oldboy was great, though.
Sympathy For Lady Vengeance - Like Oldboy, Sympathy For Lady Vengeance was directed by Park Chan-wook, and this is considered part of his "vengeance trilogy" (together with Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance). Whenever a woman leaves prison, after serving a sentence for any crime she didn't commit, it's time to mete out revenge against the real culprits.
Arahan - Arahan is a 2004 action-comedy which was panned by critics, but found a crowd. When the 6 Masters of Tao determine that an inept cop gets the Chi to get an "Arahan" and rule the planet, you are aware that a myriad of wackiness will probably ensue. You'll either love this one or hate it.
Silmido - Silmido is a South Korean island where, in 1968, a special team of assassins were educated to assassinate former North Korean dictator, Kim Il-Sung, in retaliation for North Korea's try to assassinate the South Korean president. Based on true events involving a 31-man team of either criminals or special forces soldiers, according to whom you speak with, Silmido needs a look a Korea's sordid past. If this was through with its run, Silmido was the first South Korean movie to become viewed by Ten million Koreans inside the theater.
The President's Last Bang - Another movie portraying events from South Korea's sordid past, The President's Last Bang is about the 1979 assassination from the South Korean President by uncle and Intelligence Director. This could be a controversial movie anyway, nevertheless the story is told as a black comedy, which led to lawsuits and court rulings. For anyone interested in Korean background and Korean film history, you need to check this out one.
Chunhyang - If you'd prefer period pieces, Chunhyang will be the story of your hidden love and marriage between a nobleman as well as the daughter of your courtesan in 18th century Korea. Chunhyang reveals the harsh realities of pre-modern Korean society. If the noble husband disappears for a time, the official takes curiosity about the bride, that you simply know will result in trouble.
Guns and Talk - After having a tearjerker, you might like to watch a comedy. Guns and Talk is really a comedy four guys who decide to turn into a team of assassins. When a couple of detectives get on their case, things get a little crazy. While Guns and Talk has a number of implausible situations, if you enter in the movie with the right attitude, you ought to like it. Guns and Talk features a slick visuals, though if you do not like occasional split-screens, you might take a pass.
Memories of Murder - Yet another Korean movie based on real events is Memories of Murder, concerning the serial killer who terrorized South Korea from 1986 to 1991. Memories of Murder was a hit with both critics and also the audience, so expect an artistic film that holds your attention.
Great South Korean Films
韓国ドラマDVD -The Korean film industry has started to create a big impact with East Asian movie audiences before Ten years or so, and Korea's movies are beginning to succeed in a wider audience in North America. If you'd prefer these 10 South Korean films, keep searching for good Asian movies and expand your viewing experience.
