Benny_
Elementary Penguin
What is the most disturbing movie you've seen? Until recently, it had been relatively tame flicks like "Fight Club", "Se7en", "Mulholland Drive", "Deliverance" or "Battle Royale", but then a few minutes ago, I saw this Korean 'gem' by the title of "Oldboy"...
That I'd call "Deliverance" or "Battle Royale" tamed compared to it should give you some idea of how ...unique this movie it is. Suffice to say that with the level of censorship in America and Western countries, a movie like it will never be made. Here's a small sample of things which made my stomach retch:
A guy eating a live octopus.
A guy getting his teeth pried out as a method of torture.
A guy cutting off his own tongue.
The most outrageous, psychotic, pathetic outburst of despair and insanity ever seen on film.
And best (or is it worst?) of all (do NOT read the spoiler if you plan on seeing this movie)...
Having said all that, it really is an experience. I take no responsbility for psychological scarring when I recommend Oldboy to you .
David and Margaret review. http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s1305812.htm
That I'd call "Deliverance" or "Battle Royale" tamed compared to it should give you some idea of how ...unique this movie it is. Suffice to say that with the level of censorship in America and Western countries, a movie like it will never be made. Here's a small sample of things which made my stomach retch:
A guy eating a live octopus.
A guy getting his teeth pried out as a method of torture.
A guy cutting off his own tongue.
The most outrageous, psychotic, pathetic outburst of despair and insanity ever seen on film.
And best (or is it worst?) of all (do NOT read the spoiler if you plan on seeing this movie)...
Passionate, graphic father-daughter incest.
Having said all that, it really is an experience. I take no responsbility for psychological scarring when I recommend Oldboy to you .
David and Margaret review. http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s1305812.htm
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