Another magnificent film from the far end of the world!

Rating: 10/10 (22 April 2005)

Whenever i watch films which i know aren't influenced by the glowing shinny lights of Hollywood, i know that i am going to enjoy it.
There is something about films such as Amelie, Delicatessen, Hero and Oldboy that i can't put my finger on. But it is there and it is one of the main things that make me enjoy the film even more. Maybe it is the little anecdotes that are displayed or the way the films unravel.
Anyhow Oldboy, i was intrigued by the movie to begin with after watching a trailer but...as i watched the film i found my self becoming more immersed inside it. The sheer determination and will of the main character to avenge who imprisoned for 15 years was really cool. And the fights scenes where Oldboy would never lose against a whole hallway of kungfu killers.
The ending was the most explosive part of the film for me where i and Oldboy got to learn why he was imprisoned for 15 years and how the other character was feeling. I truly excellent film for me as it ticked all the right boxes.
A would definitely rent it if i were you! ********** out of **********