Dark, Twisted and Brilliant!!

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2015)

Before seeing this movie, I had come across Oldboy in a number of lists where it was mentioned as one of the most violent and disturbing films you will ever see. On that count, it does not disappoint. It is a chilling depiction of a man who has been imprisoned for 15 years without knowing the reason for this punishment. The performance of Chao Min Sik is absolutely phenomenal. By portraying Oh Dae-Su, he completely owns the role and shows the desperation and want for revenge effortlessly. This is not a film for the weak-hearted as it contains several scenes of graphic violence which can't be handled by everyone. A must-watch for all cinema-lovers, this one can definitely rival the best movies that have come out of Asia. Apart from the disturbing imagery that is omnipresent in this movie, it's hard to find any flaw in this masterpiece which might go down in history as one of the best. A must watch.