I am in shock

Rating: 9/10 (26 February 2018)

I decided to watch Oldboy to learn more about my Korean heritage, as it is one of Korea's most renowned films. From the beginning, I was captivated by the action and darkness of the Oldboy. I am in shock because Oldboy is currently one of two films that I have realized that everything in the film is done for a reason; there is a cause for every scene, no matter how seemingly unnecessary, that the director will show later in the movie. The other film is Deer Hunter.
Despite being a film from 15 years ago, Oldboy is more intriguing than the comic book and action films of today, because of its unique fighting scenes and plot line. I was pleasantly surprised that the film totally unlike typical Korean dramas, totally shifting my perception of Korean cinema.