a magnificent movie not for the lighthearted

Rating: 8/10 (25 August 2012)

This is a movie for the not lighthearted. It is almost pure tragedy. This middle-aged man suddenly finds himself imprisoned, after 15 years, he is released no reasons given. While he is seeking for his revenge, he realizes that himself is the object of another revenge. Despite the mind-numbing suffering in the movie, it is about love. But it is love that is misplaced. Does that make love still as what we think what love is? Oldboy certainly asks the question, and creates the climate for the audience to form their answer in a fair way. The magnificent acting makes us more involved. The story line is so well connected and the suspense of the story progress so cleverly. For those who like to receive a thank you to listen to this man's saddening story, you will not regret it as long as you are open enough to see the love that is blurred and hidden within the violence.