Review of Address Unknown (1944) by Andrew R — 23 Aug 2010
There's one thing that needs to be said about this movie, and you can sum it up in one word. That word is controversial. This is a portrayal of the American forces in South Korea and the effect they have on the local communities.
Ki-duk Kim has created a very dark story that revolves around three people. A young girl who suffered an eye injury as a child, a half-black Korean guy who has grown up without a father and ostercised from the community and another young man who is in love with the hal-blind girl.
Their stories interwene throughout the movie, and we see the predudices of both Koreans and Americans. Dealing with the issues of Race, the U.S military and justice, it can be very uncomfortable at times.
It is however, a gem in anyone's in movie collection. The acting is good for the most part, and the direction by Ki-duk Kim is excellent. The story is compelling if also partially morbid, and as with most Korean films dealing with the war or the military, it doesn't have a happy ending.
Definately a must-see, even if you only see it once. I will admit though, that there will be some people who won't be able to finish it.
This review of Address Unknown (1944) was written by Andrew R on 23 Aug 2010.
Address Unknown has generally received positive reviews.
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