Oldboy

Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy is an absolute masterclass in intrigue and suspense, following the story of Dae-su Oh, as he unravels a web of mystery surrounding the reasons behind his abduction and imprisonment, with the viewer knowing no more than Dae-su, keeping both guessing at all times. Park Chan-wook’s direction is unbelievable, superbly creating a high sense of tension through masterfully choreographed fight scenes and immersive visuals, aided brilliantly by a haunting score and incredible cast. The final twist is one of the most disturbing revolutions I have ever seen in a movie and really speaks to the insanity of Yoo Ji-tae’s character, Lee Woo-jin, and the utterly insane lengths he will will go to for revenge, perhaps one of the best and most chilling antagonists in all of cinema. The best revenge thriller of all time, that will keep you on the edge of you seat right until the very end. This left my jaw on the floor, a film that I would 100% recommended, an absolute must see piece of cinema!!