The most chilling climax since Se7en

Rating: 9/10 (11 February 2005)

I just watched this amazing movie last night. First of all, this has the most chilling ending of any movie I have seen since "Se7en". And I watch A LOT of movies. When a movie makes cold chills run down my spine, like "Oldboy" did when the twist is revealed, it's a masterpiece in film-making to me. There's nothing about the movie that I did not like, absolutely nothing. And I think it's better than "Kill Bill" in every respect, in fact, much better. After watching director Park's "CUT" from the "Three... Extremes" anthology and being very impressed, "Oldboy" seals the deal that this is the director to watch. Superbly filmed, amazing performances, a dynamite soundtrack, and a story that will linger in your thoughts long after the credits roll. I still can't get over the feeling I had when the twist is revealed. Just absolutely amazing how a movie can physically take over your body, and make you visibly shaken. I was very shaken, disturbed, and in total awe that this director was able to pull off such a phenomenal flip flop of the revenge genre. Kudos to this great film, and a must-see if there ever was one.