The Movie that got me into Asian Cinema

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2014)

I've always enjoyed watching movies, going to the movies, renting a movie now and then (until it got out of fashion). But I never really looked for interesting, awesome movies to watch that might not have the PR reach to get my attention. I always left it up to Hollywood to decide for me what "good" movies I get to watch. That changed with Oldboy. By some stroke of luck I got to see this movie with a friend about 10 years ago. We watched it again, right after. I've seen it over 10 times by now and it was an entertaining watch (at the least) every time. I told myself, if there where movies made by Asians out there, THIS GOOD, then I can't just sit by and not watch them. I got off my lazy ass and searched the Internet from top to bottom and I've been rewarded greatly. While I still enjoy South Korean Cinema the most, Oldboy has made way for me to discover some of the best I've seen from Japanese and Chinese movie makers. And none of it was or will ever be marketed in the western hemisphere. So, watch this, revel in its glory and go forth to find others of its caliber. IMDb is your greatest ally in this endeavor. It is worth it.