No way of forgetting this stunning product of genius film making

Rating: 10/10 (15 May 2005)

From the very start, this film won't leave you with a single dull moment; every actor convinces, every scene is there where it has to be, every character can at least claim something of our sympathy and antipathy, in short, it is the perfect Greek tragedy. By that, I mean for example that the main character is not only vulgar and blunt, but he's also funny and likable. His enemy seems to be cold and repulsive, but then even he turns out to have his own reasons for what he's doing. The end is more than shocking, without being cheap (don't tell anyone in advance). Colours, photography, direction, timing, it's all flawless, as far as I can judge. I was wondering whether I was drunk or something when I saw it in the cinema, because I was so impressed, but I wasn't! I would really like everyone to see it. For those who haven't seen any good Korean films yet and still think that because it's Korean, it can't be absolutely great, well, sorry guys, but I don't know if any western filmmaker could beat Old Boy in the next ten or so years!