Review of Oldboy (2003) by Doctor S — 03 Mar 2012
If you ever get an unquenchable thirst for revenge, there's a Korean guy who will tell you that it's not always such a good idea as some questions are best left unanswered.
A man is kidnapped and held for 15 years in a secured hotel room without any clue as to why, then he is released with no explanation and has one week to find some answers before the anonymous kidnapper kills himself. This film's storytelling method is probably my favorite of all, we are as lost as the main character and must figure out the mystery concurrently. Fantastic directorial touches embellish this unpredictable, violent, and occasionally darkly humorous journey. Over-the-top in places but inescapably engrossing with a doozy of a revelation, there are few films that pack a suckerpunch as potent as Oldboy.
This review of Oldboy (2003) was written by Doctor S on 03 Mar 2012.
Oldboy has generally received very positive reviews.
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