A VISUAL AND EMOTIONAL TOUR DE FORCE

Rating: Null/10 (31 August 2004)

Chan-Wook Parks follow up to 'Sympathy for Mr Vengeance' is a powerful ride through the mind of an unstable and vengeful kidnapping victim. The film follows our protagonist after he has been locked up for 15 years for completely unknown reasons and with no idea who did it to him. He receives a mobile phone, some money and begins to unravel the twists and turns of this unique and superbly designed revenge movie. The scenes of violence, further between than you may have been lead to believe, upset and humour in equal measure and the films powerful finale shocks and enlightens in equal measure. This is a tough one to follow, it requires the up most attention but rewards greatly for those who follow it every step of the way. The shocking octopus scene needs to be seen to be believed and if you see one film this year make it 'Oldboy', you will not regret it.