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KoronoXyl · Joined: 27 Jun 2008

Man, I miss the golden years (99-05) of Korean Cinema. Movies like the Vengeance trilogy, Memories of Murder, and Friend seemed to pop up monthly. Does anyone have some recent releases or upcoming films to suggest? Don't worry about the genre. I'm willing to look into any type of movie.

KoronoXyl · Joined: 27 Jun 2008

I'll take that as a no.... Sad

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

Crossing looks like it is going to be very good...

the story of North korean defectors and how tough it is for them....surprising subject in the ignorant south and apparently very well made.

SHANE02 · Joined: 04 Jun 2003

Check out The Chaser

KoronoXyl · Joined: 27 Jun 2008

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I have Chaser sitting on my HD right now; it did look like it had potential. Hopefully, I'll get to watch that one later tonight or tomorrow.

Crossing does sound interesting. I had seen a movie about a year ago with the same subject. Very good, but it was a documentary. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this one. Smile

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

the chaser is a brilliant film...
the big one about to come out is good guy, bad guy and weird guy
좋은놈, 나쁜놈, 이상한놈 the first ever korean western

driftingfocus · Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

Freakstar · Joined: 29 Jun 2007

The Chaser is a good thriller with great acting. Worth checking out. One of the better Korean movies I've seen this year.

The Good, The Bad, The Weird comes out this month...and I hear it's very good.

KoronoXyl · Joined: 27 Jun 2008

Awesome, I already have three movies lined up. Thanks a bunch!

I'm hoping to see some more of Choi Min-sik and Song Kang-ho this year too.

Dev · Joined: 18 Apr 2006

You can't go wrong with any of director Kim Ki Duk's movies. I have just finished watching his last film BREATH. Very off-beat. If you liked the Vengeance trillogy, you'll probably like Kim Ki Duk. The Coast Guard by him is also insane.

samd · Joined: 03 Jan 2007

Seven Days is worth watching.

KoronoXyl · Joined: 27 Jun 2008

Thanks, Dev and samd. I liked The Bow, and I have Time sitting on my HD now. Good to know that he's still getting some movies out. I haven't heard of Seven Days, but it has a decent score on IMDB. I'll try to find out more.

Geckoman · Joined: 07 Jun 2007

"Crossing" is fantastic!

I highly recommend you watch it. It is a must-see movie. It is currently playing in theaters.

Even if you don't know Korean it is still very enjoyable. I don't know Korean myself. And anyways, living in Korea, not understanding what people are saying is something you are already used to.

It is about escaping from North Korea. The movie is very realistic.

Check out these two previews of Crossing:

1) Korean Movie "Crossing (2008)" Main Trailer
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=ThXzb4QSMzE

2) Korean Movie "Crossing (2008)" Teaser Trailer
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=dJNvEtEuL5A

It's great that a movie like this has finally come out so that the world, in
particular South Koreans themselves, know about the evils of North Korea.

Unlike the rest of the world, South Koreans are completely ignorant about the evils of North Korea, which is quite ironic. A movie like this is long over due.

Go see Crossing today!

Cool

tanklor1 · Joined: 13 Jun 2006

I'm looking forward to the "Korean Cowboy movie" that'll be coming out. Koreans AS CowboyS!!!! Sorry that just seems like an awesome idea to me.