Category Archives: Korean

2009 Lost Memories (2001) Review

Director: Lee Si-Myung Producer: Stanley Kim Cast: Jang Dong-Kun, Toru Nakamura, Masaaki Daimon, Shohei Imamura, Nobuyuki Katsube Running Time: 136 min. By Joe909 Do you like well-made action movies? Do you like wholesale scenes of carnage and destruction, complete with … Continue reading

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3-Iron (2004) Review aka 3 Iron, Three Iron

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Writer: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Kim Ki-Duk Cast: Lee Seung-Yeon, Jae Hee, Kwon Hyeok-Ho Running Time: 90 min. By Alexander Albeit difficult, it’s possible to tell a compelling story without the use of dialogue. While I’m fond of … Continue reading

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301 302 (1995) Review

Director: Park Chul-soo Writer: Lee Seo-Gun Producer: Park Chul-soo Cast: Bang Eun-Jin (Pang Eun-Jin), Hwang Shin-Hye, Kim Chu-Ryun Running Time: 94 Min. By Equinox21 The Korean movie 301 302 was one of the strangest I’ve seen in a while. It … Continue reading

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Addicted (2002) Review

AKA: Jungdok Director: Park Young-hoon Writer: Byun Won-mi Producer: Lee Choon-Yeon Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Lee Mi-yeon, Lee Ueol, Park Sun-young Running Time: 114 min. By JJ Hatfield Life is good for the two brothers Ho-jin and Dae-jin. They are very … Continue reading

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Afrika (2002) Review

AKA: A.F.R.I.K.A.: Adoring Four Revolutionary Idols In Korean Area; A/F/R/I/K/A Director: Shin Seung-Soo Producer: Shin Seung-Soo Writer: Shin Seung-Su Cast: Lee Yu-Won, Kim Min-Sun, Jo Eun-Ji, Lee Young-Jin, Sung Ji-Ru Running Time: 109 min. By Mighty Peking Man Lee Yu-Won … Continue reading

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Anarchists, The (2000) Review

Director: Yu Yeong-Sik Writer: Park Chan-wook (Park Chan-uk), Lee Mu-Yeong Cast: Jang Dong-Geon, Kim Sang-Jung, Jeong Jun-Ho, Lee Beom-Su, Kim In-Gweon, Ye Ji-Won, Jeong Won-Jung, Lee Chan-Yeong, Seo Ji-Won, Kim Gwang-Seok, ZHU Ying Running Time: 108 min. By Equinox21 When … Continue reading

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Another Public Enemy (2005) Review aka Public Enemy 2

Director: Kang Wu-Seok Writer: Kim Hee-Jae Producer: Kang Wu-Seok Cast: Seol Gyeong-Gu, Jeong Jun-Ho, Kang Sin-Il, Park Sang-Wuk, Uhm Tae-Wung, Im Seung-Dae, Park Geun-Hyeong, Byeon Hee-Bong, Jeong Gyu-Su, Lee Seung-Cheol, Choi Jeong-Wu, Choi Yong-Min Running Time: 148 min. By Equinox21 … Continue reading

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Antarctic Journal (2005) Review

Director: Yim Pil-sung Producer: Cha Seung-Jae Cast: Song Gang-Ho, Yu Ji-Tae, Kim Gyeong-Ik, Park Hee-Sun, Yun Je-Mun, Choi Deok-Mun, Kang Hye-Jeong Running Time: 115 min. By Owlman I have to admit something here. I got suckered into buying Antarctic Journal … Continue reading

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Arahan (2004) Review

Director: Ryu Seung-Wan Writer: Ryu Seung-Wan Producer: Kim Mi-Hee Cast: Ryu Seung-Beom, Yun So-Yi, Ahn Seong-Gi, Jeong Du-Hong, Yun Ju-Sang, Kim Young-In, Baek Chan-Gi, Kim Ji-Young Running Time: 114 min. By Alexander FINALLY. I’ve FINALLY seen a FUN Asian film. … Continue reading

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Art Museum by the Zoo (1999) Review

Art Museum By The Zoo (1999) Director: Lee Jeong-Hyang Producer: Lee Chun-Yeon Cast: Ahn Seong-Ki, Shim Eun-Ha, Lee Seong-Jae, Song Seon-Mi Running Time: 109 min. By Mlindber I think the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had while watching any Korean films … Continue reading

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Asako in Ruby Shoes (2000) Review aka Sunaebo

Director: E J-Yong Producer: Koo Bon-Han, Tsuchida Masaki, Iwata Hitoshi Cast: Lee Jeong-Jae, Misato Dachibana, Kim Gumija, Kim Min-Hee, Ren Osugi Running Time: 115 min. By Mlindber Asako in Ruby Shoes is another one of those great films from Korea … Continue reading

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Bad Guy (2000) Review

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Writer: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Lee Seung-Jai Cast: Cho Je-Hyun, Seo Won, Kim Yoon-Tae, Choi Duk-Moon, Choi Yoon-Young, Shin Yoo-Jin, Kim Jung-Young Running Time: 100 min. By Mighty Peking Man A vigorous-looking man (Cho Je-Hyun) notices a beautiful … Continue reading

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Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000) Review

AKA: Dog of Flanders, Dogs of Plandas, A Higher Animal, Flanders’ Dog Director: Bong Joon-ho Producer: Cho Min-hwan Cast: Lee Seong-Jae, Bae Doo-Na, Byeon Hee-Bong, Miriam Yeung Chin Running Time: 106 min. By Mighty Peking Man The first time I … Continue reading

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Beat (1997) Review

Director: Kim Sung-su Producer: Cha Seung-Jae Cast: Jung Woo-Sung, Ko So-Young , Kim Bu-Seon, Lim Chang Jung , Yu Oh-Seong, Lee Mun-Shik, Sa Hyeon-Jin, Jang Dong-Jik, Do Ki-Seok, Kim Seong-Su, Park Kyeong-Hwan, Kwon Tae-Won, Jin Bong-Jin, Lee Suk, Kim Yang-Woo … Continue reading

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Bedevilled (2010) Review

Director: Jang Chul-Soo Writer: Choi Kwang-young Cast: Seo Young-hee, Ji Seong-won, Park Jeong-hak, Baek Su-ryun, Lee Ji-Eun, Je-Min, Bae Sung-Woo, Jo Duk-Je Running Time: 115 min. By HKFanatic Well Go USA’s cover art for “Bedevilled” features a quote proclaiming ‘A … Continue reading

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Better Tomorrow, A (2010) Review aka Korean Remake

Director: Song Hae-Seong Writer: John Woo, Kim Hyo-Seok, Lee Taek-Kyung, Choi Geun-Mo, Kim Hae-Gon Cast: Joo Jin-Mo, Song Seung-Heon, Kim Gang-Woo, Jo Han-Seon Running Time: 124 min. By HKFanatic Considering Hong Kong cinema’s rich history, particularly during the New Wave … Continue reading

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Bichunmoo (2000) Review aka Flying Warriors

AKA: Bichunmoo – Dance with Sword Director: Kim Young-jun Writer: Kim Young-jun, Jung Yonk-ki, Kim Hye-rin Producer: Jung Tae-won, Yoo Jung-ho Cast: Shin Hyun-joon, Kim Hee-sun (a.k.a. Kim Hee-seon), Jeong Jin-young, Jang Dong-jik Running Time: 118 min. By Alexander Bichunmoo … Continue reading

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Birdcage Inn (1998) Review

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Lee Kwang-Min, Yoo Hee-Suk Cast: Lee Ji-Eun, Lee Hye-Eun, Ahn Jae-Mo, Jeong Hyeong-Gi, Son Min-Seok, Jang Dong-Jik, Lee In-Ok, Jang Hang-Seon, Bang Eun-Jin, Seo Won Running Time: 103 min. By Mighty Peking Man From the lurid-mind … Continue reading

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Bittersweet Life, A (2005) Review

AKA: Dalkomhan insaeng Director: Kim Jee-Woon (Kim Ji-woon) Writer: Kim Jee-Woon (Kim Ji-woon) Producer: Lee Yu-Jin Cast: Lee Byung-Hun, Kim Young-Cheol, Shin Mina, Hwang Jeong-Min, Kim Roi-Ha, Oh Dal-Su, Vadim, Eric, Kim Hae-Gon, Lee Mu-Young, Lee Gi-Young, Jin Gu Running … Continue reading

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Bleak Night (2010) Review

Director: Yun Seong-Hyeon Writer: Yoon Sung-hyun Producer: Yoon Sung-hyun Cast: Lee Je-Hun, Seo Jun-Young, Park Jeong-Min, Jo Seong-Ha, Bae Jae-ki, Lee Cho-hee Running Time: 117 min. By HKFanatic Over the last decade, Korean cinema has made great strides into the … Continue reading

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Bow, The (2005) Review aka Arrow

Director: Kim Ki-Duk Writer: Kim Ki-Duk Producer: Kim Ki-Duk Cast: Jeon Seong-Hwan, Han Yeo-Reum, Seo Ji-Seok By Equinox21 I thought it would be really difficult for me to be disappointed with a Kim Ki-Duk movie, but after seeing The Bow, … Continue reading

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Chaser, The (2008) Review

AKA: Chugyeogja Director: Na Hong-jin Writer: Na Hong-jin Cast: Yun-seok Kim, Jung-woo Ha, Yeong-hie Seo, In-gi Jung, Hyo-ju Park Running Time: 123 min. By HKFanatic It took me a second viewing to realize it but “The Chaser” is probably one … Continue reading

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Chawz (2009) Review aka Chaw

Director: Shin Jeong-Won Writer: Shin Jeong-Won, Kim Yong-Cheol Cast: Uhm Tae-Woong, Jeong Yu-Mi, Jang Hang-Seon, Yun Je-Mun, Park Hyuk-Kwon, Kim Gi-Cheon, Lee Sang-Hee, Jeong Yun-Min, Mun Jong-Hun, Mun Jong-Pil Running Time: 121 min. By HKFanatic Now for something totally different. … Continue reading

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Doomsday Book (2012) Review

Director: Kim Ji-woon, Yim Pil-sung Writer: Kim Ji-woon, Yim Pil-sung Producer: Choi Hyeon-muk, Kim Myeong-eun Cast: Ryu Seung-beom, Kim Kang-woo, Song Sae-byok, Song Young-Chang, Kim Gyu-Ri, Go Jun-Hee, Jin Ji-Hee, Park Hae-Il Running Time: 115 min. By HKFanatic “Doomsday Book” … Continue reading

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Dream of a Warrior (2001) Review

Director: Park Hee-Joon Producer: Kim Hyung-Joon Cast: Leon Lai Ming, Lee Na-Young, Park Eun-Hye, Yoon Tae-Young, Kim Ji-Moo Running Time: 84 min. By JJ Hatfield A tale of romance and time travel begins with action in a futuristic? form of … Continue reading

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Failan (2001) Review

Director: Song Hae-Seong Producer: Song Hae-Seong Cast: Choi Min-Sik, Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi. Running Time: 116 min. By Klotera This is a very unique film. At a very general level, one would call it a drama. But, it is more like … Continue reading

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Fighter in the Wind (2004) Review

Director: Yang Yun-Ho Writer: Yang Yun-Ho Producer: Jeon Ho-Jin Cast: Yang Dong-Geun, Masaya Kato, Aya Hirayama, Jeong Tae-Wu, Jeong Du-Hong, Park Seong-Min, Lee Han-Ga Running Time: 120 min. By Owlman I really enjoyed Fighter in the Wind. However, it should … Continue reading

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Foul King, The (2000) Review

AKA: Foul King Director: Kim Ji Woon (Kim Ji Wun) Cast: Song Kang-Ho, Chang Jin-Young, Park Sang-Myun Running Time: 111 min. By Equinox21 The Foul King is the story of Im Dae-ho (Song Kang-ho), a pitiful bank teller with an … Continue reading

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Frozen Flower, A (2008) Review aka Ssanghwajeom

Director: Yu Ha (aka Yoo Ha) Writer: Yu Ha (aka Yoo Ha) Producer: Lee Tae-heon Cast: Jo In-seong, Joo Jin-Mo, Song Ji-hyo, Shim Ji-Ho, Im Ju-Hwan, Yeo Wook-Hwan, Song Joong-Gi, No Min-Woo, Do Ye-Seong, Jang Ji-Won, Kim Chun-Gi, Lee Jong-Gu, … Continue reading

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Good, The Bad, The Weird, The (2008) Review

Director: Kim Jee-Woon (Kim Ji-woon) Writer: Kim Jee-Woon (Kim Ji-woon), Kim Min-suk Producer: Kim Jee-Woon (Kim Ji-woon), Choi Jae-won Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jung Woo-sung, Yoon Je-moon as Byeong-choon, Ryoo Seung-soo as Man-gil, Song Yeong-chang, Son Byeong-ho Oh Dal-su, … Continue reading

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