Oldboy!

Rating: 9/10 (27 September 2006)

I found the plot in this film very interesting. The story line is extremely clever, being how they portrayed the protagonist actor in the film to be the villain. Making it look like he killed his wife. After 15 years of imprisonment he is released to a world he doesn't understand. I also found it interesting how he took so good care of him while he was imprisoned. Then after how he messes with him by having the homeless actor give him a wallet and cell phone. Then how he calls and torments him, and makes him think about what he has done in the past. Another thing I found interesting is how he attempted to find his kidnapper by going to restaurants and eating that food that he had to for fifteen years. So that he could find the taste of that same food, which would help him locate the kidnapper. The idea that the protagonist character tortures the villain in this story is a huge twist. I really did not expect this to happen in the film. Then the trap that was set for him in her apartment was also clever. Then how they bugged him, so that they could control his life, is insane but on the other hand awesome! Because of the fact that so much went into this idea. Then how they flashed back to the main characters life showing the reason why this all happened was so intense. This was just awesome! The overall direction in this film was awesome; this may have been the best film I have seen all day. I felt that the editing, sound, and storyline went along perfect together. Some of the camera movements in this film were incredible as well. I thought when the camera was spinning around the character when thought he was being attacked by ants was awesome. The reason for that was because it was showing him loosing it, as did the camera giving an extra effect, to the filming of the scene. On almost every scene you can see how well drawn out, and how much work has been put into it by the director. You can truly tell how much he cared for his work.
I also felt that the acting was great, it would have not been nearly as good if the actors in this film were different. They showed a lot of compassion for the way they acted in this film. In which made this film so much better.
The storyline of this film was incredible, a little far fetched at times but none the less incredible. So much had to go into each scene it's hard to believe. Every line was well drawn out for each character as well.
The lighting of the film was also interesting to say the least; the way it changes at times really puts you in the mood of the actors in the story.
The editing was also well done, you can really tell a good film when you see one because of the way that the film ran together. And that is what exactly happened in this film.
The production quality of this film was great, for how many different objects and scenes, and locations were filmed, and the lighting. This film was amazing, much of the reason goes to the director, but the production quality really made this film come together.