Thought Provoking Masterpiece...

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2014)

This movie is just simply mind-blowing. I think this is one of the most unique stories I've ever come across. This movie kept me guessing right from the start, and I was shocked to learn about the truth myself. Choi Min-Sik is absolutely brilliant and delivers an Oscar worthy performance in my opinion. Some parts of this movie can be rather bloody and violent, but overall it resonates with the whole story and help to emphasize on the main character's development. The fighting scene where Dae-su goes on a rampage with a hammer and his bare fists is really well shot and truly memorable. Although the movie mainly touches on vengeance and tragic experiences, it really gave me a mental impact and it is not one that I will ever forget. I've always thought that rumors are nothing if someone just ignores them. However in this case, simple comments can just be blown out of proportion and made into dangerous rumors. Once the rumors go viral, there's no way to know how much damage it can cause to people. It might seem like nothing to someone, but it can mean everything to someone else. This movie really made me think how crucial it is to keep things discreet. Some things can be said or shared with others, while some are better left unsaid. Things can be told in one way, but after being spread to different parties, it tends to deviate from the original source. I really feel sorry for Dae-su, because he never knew the little story he shared with his friend will one day come back to haunt him in such a tragic way. Even though he told his friend to keep it discreet, his friend still blabbered about it and spread the word unknowingly. That's why I think it's extremely important to choose what to say and who to share information with. This movie has sparked a remake from Hollywood last year since it's first release 10 plus years ago. I have yet to watch the remake, but I believe the original will stand the test of time and remain as one of the best movies ever made.