Review of Failan (2001) by Nozomi S — 09 Jan 2013

The greatest movie I've ever watched.

This review of Failan (2001) was written by Nozomi S on 09 Jan 2013.

Failan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Maria E (61) on 27 Oct 2007

Simple story line but well told and well directed. cannot describe how good choi min-sik is, not just in this film but others as well…

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By Steen T (83) on 06 Nov 2007

Kang-jae, a petty criminal (played by the amazing Choi Min-shik from OldBoy), agrees to take the fall for his boss who has murdered a rival…

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By Shawn L (233) on 15 May 2007

Failan...... very symbolic and dark film.... (like most Choi Min Sik films).... it's a surprisingly enigmatic film…

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By Andres V (550) on 05 Sep 2007

The only movie tha made me cry my ass off. Thanks Oldboy…

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By Jonas S (62) on 24 Oct 2007

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By Sean C (2,276) on 05 Jun 2007

A sweeping story. Choi Min Sik is a god among actors…

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By Jogae G (1) on 15 Jun 2014

Choi Minsik delivers a very believable performance as Kang, an aging kkangpae (mafia) right-hand in desperate need of a way out of untimely…

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By Louis W (46) on 12 Sep 2014

I think I've unintentionally discovered a new subgenre of film in these beautiful tragedies coming out of Korea…

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By Robert F (841) on 05 Aug 2007

I love tragic movies, and I wont lie, every time I see this movie I am in tears. A very complex and deep story…

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By Rigved D (4) on 29 Mar 2009

The time lines of the 2 plots really confused me…

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