A south korean war-epic, that couldn't have become even better

Rating: 10/10 (27 July 2004)

A well as 'Saving Privates Ryan' 'TaeGukGi' shows relentlessly the reality of war. What was off-limits for ages is reproduced cold blooded. Despite the great bestiality there are affective moments. It'd be wrong to refer the movie unemotional.
'TaeGukGi' is a contribution to indicate new directions in Korean movie history.
It's amazing this is just Kang Jeg-yos 7th movie, he produced. In 1999
he captivated the public with 'Shiri' but with 'TaeGukGi' he created a masterpiece, like no other director/producer did before.
The signification of this movie is not what it is telling but what it actually is. It is too great to be disappointing. 'TaeGukGi' is pioneer for Korean movie industry and for sure will be of utmost importance soon. The movie is still in my mind so far and it's difficult for me to find the right words.