Articles Written by Eric Choi
Hanbando (2006) Movie Review
I had my doubts about “Hanbando” from the very beginning. It was clearly a nationalistic film, the sort of patriotic movie that exploits a very current situation in order to grab an audience. In this case, the issue is the continuing confrontation between South Korea and Japan [...]
August 13th, 2006 | Eric Choi | 1 Comment | Read MoreThe Host (2006) Movie Review
Finally, a movie that is so refreshingly entertaining that it puts most blockbusters to shame. “The Host” is the new film by director Bong Joon-Ho (”Memories of Murder”), and besides being one of the best films I’ve seen all year, it deserves all the attention it is receiving, and more. The host of the title [...]
August 11th, 2006 | Eric Choi | 1 Comment | Read MoreSympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) Movie Review
Expectations can ruin a movie. That’s the adage that must have been on Park Chan-wook’s mind as he prepared to release “Sympathy For Lady Vengeance,” the final film in his much hyped “revenge” trilogy that began with “Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance” and followed by “Oldboy”. “Lady Vengeance” received phenomenal media hype before its release, and [...]
September 23rd, 2005 | Eric Choi | 0 Comments | Read MoreCrying Fist (2005) Movie Review
Ryoo Seung-wan has always been a talent to watch. A director with a unique ability for blending the artistic with the commercial, Ryoo is no doubt one of the best filmmakers working in South Korea today. I’ve always thought of him as a Korean Robert Rodriguez; both began their careers by producing a gritty masterpiece [...]
September 20th, 2005 | Eric Choi | 0 Comments | Read More
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