Re: A Tale of Two Sisters, I happen to have watched the western remake too, and enjoyed it. 7/10. I mean, anything starring Emily Browning is also a good movie. Probably. Except for Sucker Punch. Among others. Is the original much better?
Like you, I've only seen the American remake, but I've heard that the original is really good. It has a 7.3 on IMDb and an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
This really got me into korean movies.
I recommend
The chaser
it was enjoyable popcorn flick, though I am also surprised that this would motivate someone into korean cinematography and not something like Oldboy or Memories of murder, Brotherhood of war was quite touching; I have still Wailing in my watchlist looking into it
what I don't like about their movies is they drag too much, seem like it's mandatory for korean movie to have at least 2 hours even with simplest plot, grr
This really got me into korean movies.
I recommend
The chaser
it was enjoyable popcorn flick, though I am also surprised that this would motivate someone into korean cinematography and not something like Oldboy or Memories of murder, Brotherhood of war was quite touching; I have still Wailing in my watchlist looking into it
what I don't like about their movies is they drag too much, seem like it's mandatory for korean movie to have at least 2 hours even with simplest plot, grr
It was just the clean cut fresh visuals which really got me..
Wailing is on my list
Loved memories of a murderer
Other ones I have watched since are
Confession < very strange!
I saw the devil
Chaser as a I said
The man from now where
As a zombie fan I really enjoyed this movie. I get tired of Hollywood taking movies from another country and remaking them. Always have to improve them, can't leave them alone. I hope they leave this one alone
Hmm, re: Old Boy, I actually watched the western remake everyone seemed to hate and enjoyed it. 8/10. I mean, any movie starring any of the Olsen girls is a good movie. Is the original much better?
Yes.
Re: A Tale of Two Sisters, I happen to have watched the western remake too, and enjoyed it. 7/10. I mean, anything starring Emily Browning is also a good movie. Probably. Except for Sucker Punch. Among others. Is the original much better?
Yes.
Must be a typo as on IMDb 7.3 is kind of a failure
It accomplishes what it's trying to do pretty well; it's a 7/10. What really grates is that this is rated higher than The Wailing, which is a much better Korean horror film in all respects and came out at about the same time.
The Man From Knowhere is a very good korean action thriller. I also liked the the Korean version of the hong kong film "a better tomorrow". It's not as good as the original Hong Kong film but entertaining on it's own merits.
This really got me into korean movies.
I recommend
The chaser
South Korea is a treasure trove of EXCELLENT movies. Old Boy is fantastic and while I enjoyed the remake, it pales in comparison to the original. Some other great ones:
Απάντηση από τον/την lmao7
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 04:15 ΕΊΜΑΙ
Sometimes it's just fun to watch these type of films and wait for Korean cliche scenes hehe especially the drama
For more worthy Korean films, something like Old Boy I guess
Απάντηση από τον/την Phasmophobia
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 04:36 ΕΊΜΑΙ
Haven't seen it, but I've heard that A Tale of Two Sisters is also a good Korean horror film.
Απάντηση από τον/την Phasmophobia
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 04:42 ΕΊΜΑΙ
Like you, I've only seen the American remake, but I've heard that the original is really good. It has a 7.3 on IMDb and an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Απάντηση από τον/την lmao7
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 04:46 ΕΊΜΑΙ
The Korean version of Tale of 2 Sisters is more creepy for me...something about the look. The remake is okay too.
I haven't seen remake of Old Boy, was not really keen or curious to see it
Απάντηση από τον/την Markoff
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 03:21 ΜΜ
it was enjoyable popcorn flick, though I am also surprised that this would motivate someone into korean cinematography and not something like Oldboy or Memories of murder, Brotherhood of war was quite touching; I have still Wailing in my watchlist looking into it
what I don't like about their movies is they drag too much, seem like it's mandatory for korean movie to have at least 2 hours even with simplest plot, grr
Απάντηση από τον/την Ajja
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 05:01 ΜΜ
It was just the clean cut fresh visuals which really got me.. Wailing is on my list Loved memories of a murderer Other ones I have watched since are Confession < very strange! I saw the devil Chaser as a I said The man from now where
Really want to watch oldboy and mother
Απάντηση από τον/την RCH2288
στις 22 Φεβρουάριος 2017 στις 05:37 ΜΜ
I Saw the Devil........that movie really messed me up after watching it. Like a Korean version of Seven on Steroids
Απάντηση από τον/την g.d.bergman
στις 20 Μάρτιος 2017 στις 03:02 ΕΊΜΑΙ
As a zombie fan I really enjoyed this movie. I get tired of Hollywood taking movies from another country and remaking them. Always have to improve them, can't leave them alone. I hope they leave this one alone
Απάντηση από τον/την JustinJackFlash
στις 22 Ιούνιος 2017 στις 07:35 ΜΜ
Yes.
Yes.
Eh?
Απάντηση από τον/την tmdb15214618
στις 24 Ιούλιος 2017 στις 05:53 ΕΊΜΑΙ
It accomplishes what it's trying to do pretty well; it's a 7/10. What really grates is that this is rated higher than The Wailing, which is a much better Korean horror film in all respects and came out at about the same time.
Απάντηση από τον/την J
στις 10 Αύγουστος 2017 στις 01:18 ΕΊΜΑΙ
The Man From Knowhere is a very good korean action thriller. I also liked the the Korean version of the hong kong film "a better tomorrow". It's not as good as the original Hong Kong film but entertaining on it's own merits.
Απάντηση από τον/την chilone
στις 18 Αύγουστος 2017 στις 11:15 ΕΊΜΑΙ
I Saw The Devil is INSANE!!! :)
Απάντηση από τον/την chilone
στις 18 Αύγουστος 2017 στις 12:01 ΜΜ
South Korea is a treasure trove of EXCELLENT movies. Old Boy is fantastic and while I enjoyed the remake, it pales in comparison to the original. Some other great ones:
Lady Vengeance
Sympathy For Mister Vengeance
Breathless
The Beauty Inside
J.S.A.: Joint Security Area
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
I Saw The Devil
Moss
3-Iron
A Dirty Carnival
Miracle in Cell No. 7
Wish
Confession of Murder
Public Enemy
Thirst
The Good the Bad the Weird
The Yellow Sea
Mother
The Man from Nowhere
The Host
Memories Of Murder
Spider Forest
Bloody Reunion
Howling
Infernal Affairs Trilogy
Friend
Hansel and Gretel
The Isle
Masquerade
Flu
No Mercy
New World
Bedevilled
Three... Extremes
A Bittersweet Life
No Tears for the Dead
Handphone
Epitaph
Etc., etc., etc.
You're welcome ;)
Απάντηση από τον/την JustinJackFlash
στις 18 Αύγουστος 2017 στις 01:55 ΜΜ
That's a nice list. While we're listing great Korean movies I must recommend 'Save the Green Planet'. It's absolutely mental. Go watch it. Quick!
Απάντηση από τον/την chilone
στις 18 Αύγουστος 2017 στις 02:03 ΜΜ
It's on my watch list. Thanks