Review of Oldboy (2013) by Hypnoticguy — 30 Nov 2013
I have to think that Spike Lee didn't even watch the original version before making his version. I also doubt that the person who approved the script could have seen the original version.
The childhood tragedy was the father's fault, not Joe's and thus there is a lack of justification for the future vengeance.
Additionally, the ending was removed compared to the original, since there was no brainwashing or hypnosis in this new version.
The story line of the new version is just so weak it's not worth seeing.
This review of Oldboy (2013) was written by Hypnoticguy on 30 Nov 2013.
Oldboy has generally received mixed reviews.
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