Quite possibly the best movie I've ever seen.

Rating: 10/10 (2 September 2005)

It is possible my review / comments has spoilers in it, you've been warned.
I just got done watching this film, and I felt the need to tell other people how incredible it is. This is the most gripping, intense, touching, and real war film I've ever seen, and for that matter, probably the best film I've ever seen. I was drawn in from the start, and I was in tears by the end of the film, and most films don't make me emotional in that matter.
The film takes a unique path of telling a war story, by placing two very close brothers in the Korean War through uncontrollable circumstances. This film might seem like your traditional war film at first, but I assure you, it isn't, it's the most unique war movie to date to my knowledge.
The viewer truly gets a sense of how dedicated the two brothers are to each other throughout the film, starting with their first engagement, or slaughter, so to speak. I must warn you, while this is a stunning film, it's also very vividly violent, I mean VERY violent, it's not for the faint of heart. This also helps the viewer to see what really happened, to experience it almost first hand. While most people think violence of this degree isn't necessary in films, I believe it is in films of this nature.
While the emotional tie between the brothers is virtually indestructible, things begin to occur which really make the film amazing. Betrayal, heartbreak, and many more things. This film has all the element for greatness and it delivers, time and time again. Perhaps more importantly, it truly conveys what happened during the Korean War, all the anguish, destruction, and malice. I was shocked at how much disdain and hatred people could have for one another... just because of their different ideals. We see it all the time in our world today but something about this film touched me.
If you're able to get your hands on this outstanding film, I highly suggest you do so, all dialog is in Korean, but it has English subtitles, trust me, it's highly worth it. You won't ever see another emotionally charged, intense, and touching movie, ever.
10/10