A brilliantly executed, disturbing movie that is a must see

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2007)

Not having seen any previous films by this director, I went in with an open mind. While I was in Korea in 2004, I asked a few Korean friends, what movies they thought would be worth watching (subtitles permitting!). All of them suggested Oldboy.
This film is quite slow to get going but its fitting that you get eased in to the film. It's a very disturbing film and extremely graphic in places. However, I do think its all in keeping with the storyline.
To me this is a must see film as a result of the acting, the twists throughout and overall difference that the film puts out to the standard US based movie! If you don't mind some violence and general disturbing content based around torture and violence, then you wont be disappointed. Fantastically executed with great camera work, give it a go!