A splendid take on class inequalities that force the audience to question who is the parasite, the rich or the poor. My respect for Bong Joon-Ho is up in the sky...
It takes a while, but once the zombies start attacking Rampant becomes a spectacular crowd-pleaser with epic sword fights and grand set pieces. All things considered...
A mildly engaging, action-packed crime thriller, Cops battle warring gangs war in a solid, hard-hitting Korean thriller. “The Outlaws” is a very entertaining...
The tone of this show is enjoyable funny and tightly written so each scene is fun and not redundant and never painful. Many movies are made on this topic – before...
The Chaser is thrilling and endlessly inventive during its two hour runtime. The Chaser is an expert serial-killer film from South Korea and a poster child for what a...
Thriller
I Saw the Devil (2010), An enthralling and thrilling cat & mouse game, elevated by two powerful performances by the lead actors.
It’s anchored by two fantastic performances. Seeing these two men go head-to-head psychologically and physically is enthralling. “I Saw the Devil” is a...
As in any great comedy, the story grows more complicated as it unfolds. Extreme Job is a solid popcorn flick, with enough laughs and thrills to keep the viewer...
Horror
It’s a Korean version of a zombie character that expresses human morality, Train to Busan (2016).
A solid production overall and interesting, South Korean take on the zombie genre. Train to Busan is horror as it should be: intelligent, fun, and celebrating life with...
It’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s a masterpiece of a Korean noir movie. New World tries to expand the genre with nods to The Godfather but...