Quality filmography

Rating: 9/10 (6 April 2005)

This film reaches boundaries but doesn't breach them. From Paths of Glory and Platoon to Saving Private Ryan, as well as John Ford and Sam Peckinpah to Oliver Stone, your attention is kept by memory. But as we all know copying is the greatest form of flattery, so watch this film with no reserve. It will meet your expectations. The acting of the two main characters is well done (pun appropriate) but for today's Korean cinema...perfecto (a bit exaggerated with no disrespect). Great fight scenes from the choreographer. Direction was not a concern as fans of Shiri will understand. I was especially surprised that at times it was bit tear jerking. Mifune would have been proud to have played a character in this well done epic.