Come on Hollywood!

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2005)

I think that movies like 'Oldboy' highlight the fact that if you want to watch high-quality, thought-provoking film, then you must first check that it wasn't made in America. This leads us to an explanation for the conspicuous failure of Hollywood to actually make any money for the last few years, and a criticism of the formulaic 'blockbuster' approach to movie-making. 'Oldboy' isn't the greatest movie ever made, but it is certainly a complex and unique piece of work. Hollywood should take note, understand that things like this can sell, and regain some of the pioneering spirit that built the business in the first place.