Review of Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) by Stuart M — 27 Jul 2008

Beautiful Korean film about enemy soldiers stumbling across a village that is unaware that there is a war going on.

This review of Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005) was written by Stuart M on 27 Jul 2008.

Welcome to Dongmakgol has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Arun A (13) on 14 Jul 2012

A gem of a movie that shows the stupidity of war and the magic of life--A war movie with surreal undertones…

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It seems that every korean film I watch recently becoes my new favourite, they really know how to move you…

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By Will J (246) on 11 Sep 2008

Surreal Korean comedy. Pretty funny and with an ace action sequence at the end. Uplifting and entertaining. Recommended…

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By Michael Y (583) on 01 Nov 2008

A wonderful story about North and South Korean soldiers meeting in a village that knows nothing about war…

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By Gary O (94) on 25 Apr 2011

One of my all time faves in the Korean movie section…

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By Scubasteve Walter M (522) on 08 Oct 2013

Unlike any war epic, Welcome to Dongmakgol makes a fun take on the subject of War. It's light and there's a lot of comedy into it…

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By Deepak H (36) on 06 Dec 2010

An awesome visual treat!! Gud cinematography!! Korean are masters in cinematography!! Nature and colours plus good subtle story…

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By Sanity Assassin ! (607) on 11 Jun 2009

The special effects are a bit ropey but the story, action, scenery, comedy and drama are all excellent. top notch korean cinema…

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By Hassan Z (2) on 09 Apr 2010

Best Anti-War movie with loads of lol moments…

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By D C (63) on 02 Sep 2009

Gosh, it is such a good story. I cried a lot when I saw this movie. very sweet! and funny! >u<…

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