All round entertainment

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2006)

In opposition to the previous comment. I think this film has deserved every award it gets. Films of this nature are on the increase and old boy is just setting another mile stone. All I can say i'm not in anyway a major film critic, I just like watching films. If you haven't watched any films like this before then I suggest you watch with caution. Especially if you are upset by easily upset by animal cruelty and gore. Films of this genre are purposely set to cause controversy which is why on the up hand i enjoy watching them. Among the violence, old boy portrays an interesting psychological outlook to a person who has been isolated for years and suddenly released. I enjoy the fact that when I watch films like this one I can think about it afterwards and even try to put myself into the characters position, what would you do in that situation? In summary this film is thought provoking and interesting to watch as well as adding the much loved violence and graphic nature of the genre. Although Iwould definitely not call it family entertainment :)