Articles in South Korean Movie Reviews
The Beauty in Dream (2002) Movie Review
“The Beauty in Dream” marked the second directorial outing for popular Korean actor Lee Kyung Young, best known for his roles in the likes of “Run Away”, “The Terrorist” and most recently “The Windmill Palm Grove”. Here, he offers viewers a slice of unashamed, ne plus ultra melodrama with a tale of heartbreaking illness, unrequited [...]
February 23rd, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreMother (2007) Movie Review
“Mother” marks the return of acclaimed actor turned director Ha Myung Joong, whose 1984 effort “The Blazing Sun” was the first Korean film to play at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. For this, his first film since 1990, he has chosen a highly emotive subject by adapting [...]
February 17th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreThe Two Faces of my Girlfriend (2007) Movie Review
As can probably be gleamed from its title, “The Two Faces of My Girlfriend” from Korean director Lee Seok Hoon is another in the long line of wacky romantic comedies inspired by the success and enduring popularity of “My Sassy Girl”. Whilst to an extent this does give a pretty clear picture of what to [...]
January 20th, 2008 | James Mudge | 1 Comment | Read MoreMission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K (2007) Movie Review
“Mission Possible: Kidnapping Granny K” is the latest outing from Korean director Kim Sang Jin, known for the hits “Attack the Gas Station!”, “Kick the Moon” and “Jail Breakers”. Here he again sticks to what he does best with another wild comedy, though this time with a somewhat older protagonist than he has dealt with [...]
January 20th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreFemme Fatale (2007) Movie Review
Proving that the remake process works both ways comes “Femme Fatale”, a new Korean version of the 1998 French film “Serial Lover” which marks the debut of director Kang Kyung Hoon. Although updated to work in some distinctly Korean humour, the film is basically the same brand of black comedy, revolving around a raucous night [...]
January 12th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreA Love (2007) Movie Review
Although though he is not as well known internationally as the likes of Park Chan Wook and Bong Joon Ho, director Kwak Kyung Taek is one of the biggest and most successful film makers in Korea, having been responsible for such blockbusters as “Friend”, “Mutt Boy”, and “Typhoon”. He returns here with his latest effort [...]
January 12th, 2008 | James Mudge | 1 Comment | Read MoreEpitaph (2007) Movie Review
Against all the odds, with the genre having long been lingering in the cinematic doldrums, 2007 turned out to be a bumper year for Korean horror, largely thanks to the willingness of directors to innovate and to try something a little different than the usual simple tales of vengeful long haired spirits stalking schoolgirls. This [...]
January 6th, 2008 | James Mudge | 3 Comments | Read MoreRed Eye (2005) Movie Review #2
“Red Eye” sees the return of Korean director Kim Dong Bin after a considerable absence following his popular “Ringu” knock off “The Ring Virus” back in 1999. Although his latest effort is not another actual remake, for all practical purposes it may as well be, being a resolutely generic work which follows steadfastly in the [...]
January 5th, 2008 | James Mudge | 0 Comments | Read MoreChanging Partners (aka Love Now, 2007) Movie Review
Modern relationships come under scrutiny again in Korean director Jung Yoon Soo’s “Love Now” (also known by the equally appropriate title “Changing Partners”), a romantic comedy which revolves around life, love and infidelity. Boasting a top cast and promising a realistic look at the problems faced by people who have perhaps married unwisely, the film [...]
November 23rd, 2007 | James Mudge | 2 Comments | Read MoreSomeone Behind You (2007) Movie Review
“Someone Behind You” sees Korean director Oh Ki Hwan turning his hand to horror after enjoying success with the romantic comedy “The Art Of Seduction”. Based on a popular and critically acclaimed comic by Kang Kyung Ok called “Two People”, while the film looks to all intents and purposes like yet another high school ghost [...]
November 23rd, 2007 | James Mudge | 6 Comments | Read More
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