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VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

romeovillarreal I know my title might sound a little dramatic but it is true. This was one of the first Korean movie's I had ever seen and after that I was hooked. The story is original and beautifully shot. I never understand why people write a synopsis in a review. You can watch the trailer or read what IMDB already has under description. Moving along the movie is great. Good story, drama, fights, and twists. It's on Netflix so catch it while you still can. Stay away from the atrocious American remake. That movie was garbage and a mockery of this Korean classic. Hope this review helps.

omarh-zahran To start off; This is the one and only film that kept me quiet for a whole 5 mins after seeing it. I literally couldn't close my mouth, and yet there wasn't any sound coming out of it. Oldboy had such an impact on me that words are too little to describe that impact. Therefore this film is definitely in my top 3 films ever made. It belongs there because it has a massive ingredient that a lot of films seem to miss out on; a divine plot. Even though the acting and screenplay are world class, the plot is really the cherry on the cake.When it comes to screenplay Park Chan-Wook is unique (at least for western standards) in his way of filming. The colours are so vivid and it seems like he wanted every shot to be a piece of art. One tip: If you like the shooting in 'Oldboy', have a look at 'Sympathy for Lady Vengeance', the third part in Park's revenge-trilogy. It's even superior to the camera-work in 'Oldboy'. Don't, however, expect a story like Oldboy's, because you would be very disappointed.When it comes to acting and the music, this film is also one of the better films ever made. The music sticks in your head and every time I put in my Oldboy-DVD and the theme-song comes up, I'm just flooded with good memories (even though the plot doesn't have a single reason to be happy about). The characters are also presented very well by the outstanding cast. Especially Choi Min-Sik and Yu Ji-Tae set a very convincing performance. I really appreciate this film being respected as it should be, by having a place in the top 250. If, however, it was up to me it would be even higher in the ranking. I don't see why films like 'The Usual Suspects' or 'Memento', which are fantastic pieces of film-making and which without a doubt deserve a place in the top 250, are higher in the top 250 than 'Oldboy'. They serve the same cause; a fantastic plot. But those plots can't stand in the shadow or even come close to the plot of 'Oldboy'. The one and only reason is that those two films are better known and from a western production company. If we were all living in Asia, no doubt 'Oldboy' would be in the top 20 of all time. My advice to people who haven't watched this film yet: Go see it! This is definitely a must- see. If you have a weak stomach, pull yourself together and still watch it. Don't be as shallow as a lot of people here tend to be. Look beyond the violence and see the things I mentioned before: world class acting, cinematography, music and last but certainly not least the plot. Once you've opened yourself up you'll find a whole new world of cinema. Enjoy!

Osmosis Iron A brilliant, brutal and bloody mystery with many twists and turns. The "hallway scene" and the whole final confrontation sequence are unforgettable as is the movie as a whole!

John Carter Jr (pattiewack-27914) Spoilers Ahead!Oldeuboi is a phenomenal film. This film is excellent for those looking to become in touch with the taboo, the mysterious, and the psychological. I absolutely adore this film, at first I thought this film was a bit melodramatic and vague but it turns out it was all intentional. The film's rousing story line is intriguing in that the steps in the story's sequence seem to be off, until we are hit with the big late game catalyst in Dae-Su finding the the yearbooks at his old school. You at the point of meeting Lee Woo-Jin (for me at least) become attached and almost sympathize with him and when this critical moment is hit is hit and we reach the climax of the film, We (the viewers) feel inclined to feel sorrow for the (at this point) formerly mysterious antagonist. As for Music in his film: The Last waltz-is a beautiful longing piece at the end of the film that really conveys the feeling of Dae-Su. Farewell My lovely-My favorite piece in the entire film, this song acts as a representation of Lee Woo-Jin's feelings or emotions. The Gunshot sound at the end adds major emphasis on the pain of Lee Woo-Jin .While some can be very long, the actions scenes in this film are very well choreographed and have a rough and (in some cases) gruesome air about which is done right. This film deserves a high rating and needs to be viewed by more.