stylish, good directing, great acting

Rating: Null/10 (4 January 2004)

Based on the same titled Japanese comic book, Oldboy is about a common guy,Oh Dae-Soo, imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why and after released, seeking for the revenge.
Unlike many other revenge films, Oldboy is focused more on why than who imprisons Oh.
The cinematography is unique and the set art, such as the cross striped wall paper and using a lot of violet, shows the confusion of Oh very briefly.
Editing and directing is also very stylish and acting, especially by Choi Min-Sik, is so realistic that latter you will feel uncomfortable.