Old Boy - a modern classic

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2006)

Old boy is an extraordinary movie and has richly deserved cult following. A pity a small number of idiots don't have the intelligence or sensibility to enjoy such an extraordinary film. People always tend to rubbish what they cannot understand. Better they stick to simpler fare and leave the more demanding movies to those who appreciate them. The visual flair of this Director shows up many contemporary Hollywood film makers for the talentless hacks they are. No wonder every half decent movie from the far east gets instantly ripped-off or remade by the Hollywood money machine. It seems in the US only profit matters and originality, style or imagination is of no consequence. There are notable exceptions we all know and love but generally the Hollywood machine is as bloated and redundant as many of the dolts who queue up to watch the dross it churns out. Hooray for far eastern and indie move makers and death to the bankers and suits who rule modern day US movie making.