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Subject: Re: Old Boy
Date: Aug 17, 2006
i actually thought SYMPATHY was much better than the extremely flawed OLDBOY, which, in the end, just piled contrivance on contrivance to come up with a conclusion that was highly unsatisfying (a true shame considering the fantastic set-up). SYMPATHY was much more gritty and minimalist. it presented a character in a bad situation, and let the dominos fall. there was no sudden "revalation" or "dug up memory" to pull the plot this way or that- instead it was the inevitable pull of fate, spurned by, yes, revenge, that fueled this film. i found it very compelling. OLDBOY left me visually impressed but otherwise disappointed.
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Park chan wook's newest movie Old Boy is a tour de force, it is a masterpiece. Park is simply put, a brilliant director. If you watched JSA or Sympathy and was impressed, then be prepared to be blown away by Old Boy.
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