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Lady Vengeance

2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 55m
Lady Vengeance is the third film from Park Chanwook's revenge trilogy following "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" and "Oldboy". Lee Geum-Ja, at the age of 19, goes to prison for the murder and abduction of a child on behalf of her accomplice Mr. Baek, only to find out that she is betrayed. While in prison, she carefully prepares for her revenge by winning the hearts of her fellow inmates with her kindness, thus earning herself the nickname 'kind Ms. Geum-Ja.' (imdb)
Directed by:
Chan-wook Park Chan-wook Park
Written by:
Chan-wook Park Chan-wook Park Seo-Gyeong Jeong Seo-Gyeong Jeong
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Starring:
Choi Min-sik Choi Min-sik Lee Yeong-ae Lee Yeong-ae Song Kang-ho Song Kang-ho Seung-Shin Lee Seung-Shin Lee Dal-su Oh Dal-su Oh Su-hee Go Su-hee Go Bu-seon Kim Shi-hoo Kim
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Franchise:
The Vengeance Trilogy
Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action
AKAs:
Chinjeolhan geumjassi, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Country:
South Korea
Languages:
English, Japanese, Korean
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Lady Vengeance

2005
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 55m
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farzanFarzan
Rated 11 Nov 2009
77
70th
Very interesting to see a woman lead character in a film like this, and she blew me away. In all honesty Lady Vengeance did nothing for me for about the first hour, but when the parents confront the killer, and the scenes that ensue and come before it are job droppingly fantastic and at the same time horrifying. A smart picture that looks beautiful as well. Inferior to Oldboy, but definitely worthy.
Rated 11 Nov 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
97th
I was let down by Chan-wook Park's Oldboy, but this one more than makes up for it. It's SO much better that I can't understand why it's Oldboy that gets all the hype. The film is visually delectable, with oodles of striking images and clever effects. The story is rich and multi-faceted, without needing to resort to convoluted plot twists or cheap thrills. It's funny, moving, tense, engaging and often heartbreakingly beautiful.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
95
99th
Geum-ja Lee is one of the finest female charactors ever brought to the silver screen. For me this is Chan-wook Park's direction at its most fluent and intricate, yet somehow this film never loses its aura of menace and loonacy! Powerful, savage, beautiful and funny, Lady Vengeance is my favourite of the Vengeance Trilogy. Movies simply don't get much cooler than this.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
omicron91Omicron91
Rated 15 Oct 2008
89
72nd
Not as good as oldboy but better than sympathy for mr. vengeance.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
slackerishslackerish
Rated 28 Nov 2006
95
94th
It's just a near-perfect movie. It doesn't use any gimmicks or twists to keep our attention, but rather uses compelling directing, writing, and storytelling. I don't really see why Park decided to screw around with the time segments, but other than that, this is one of the best "revenge" tales ever made, if not THE best revenge tale ever made.
Rated 28 Nov 2006
eee_e
Rated 29 Sep 2008
100
99th
A contender for my favorite film of the decade. It's bold, edgy, funny, unpredictable, thought provoking and best of all, moving. The other entries in the vengeance trilogy are top quality too, but I love the dark neofeminist tones running through this the most. Just be prepared for the sharp 180 degree turn it takes halfway through.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 18 Mar 2014
50
33rd
It only won my attention in its last 45 minutes or so, when the Lady gets the dead kids' families together to watch vids of their children and then let them claim revenge. The 1st hour works as a bloated and comic post-Kill Bill prison film, while the 2nd finally accepts the Gospel melodrama tone ironically suggested before, bringing into the scenes ultraviolence and a story of (lost) motherhood. In the end, beauty arrives: snow as a symbol of purity from a dirty woman to an innocent kid.
Rated 18 Mar 2014
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 21 Jan 2010
85
92nd
Difficult film to digest because at times the viewer is hit with so many emotions at once that it takes awhile to absorb what you are experiencing. Lady Vengeance is about redemption, failure, and the dissatisfaction of vengeance. There is no dumbed down Hollywood moment where a smug heroine walks off into the sunset in glory there is only sadness at life. The last 30 minutes of the film are simply stunning and a reflection of what vengeance really does to individuals.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
langelundLangelund
Rated 18 Jan 2009
85
89th
Far from flawless, but I dare anyone to take their eyes of this movie for just a second. Every frame, every sound has some sort of merit, some sort of magic intensity either symbolic og concrete. A truly great ending to a magnificent trilogy.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 28 May 2008
90
92nd
This was excellent, as are the other two films in the trilogy. Gets extra credit from me because it's got a smart, engaging, badass female lead and, let's face it, those are few and far between.
Rated 28 May 2008
auritechauritech
Rated 09 Feb 2007
88
87th
Personally, it's my favorite of the Park Chan-wook Vengeance trilogy. It doesn't have the relentlessly drab, misanthropic outlook that Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance has, nor the weird-out final third that Oldboy is. It is definitely still emotional and stylish. A superb film that rounds out the three beautifully.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
drewlephantDrewlephant
Rated 24 Aug 2007
83
77th
Generally the least-liked of the Revenge Trilogy. I still enjoyed this more than Oldboy, personally. If Oldboy represented the action and mechanics of revenge, and Mr. Vengeance represented the human side of it, Lady Vengeance does a perfect job with the poetic and aesthetic aspects. Perhaps I'm a sucker for a pretty picture, but Lady Vengeance really got me there.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 07 May 2007
91
89th
insanely awesome. This bitch is hardcore.
Rated 07 May 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 03 Jun 2014
65
42nd
"Chinjeolhan geumjassi" has Park's idiosyncratic wit, his trademark visual panache and, during the final scenes, a snowy, melancholic resonance. Still, the labyrinthine structure, the self-absorbed weirdness and the largely vapid characters prevent me from loving the film. I appreciate the craft, the uniqueness, the few moments with an emotional ring, but overall this left me kinda disoriented.
Rated 03 Jun 2014
darkmandarkman
Rated 09 Feb 2009
76
68th
Great style. A bit confusing at times.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
senseisensei
Rated 20 Oct 2007
80
69th
5 years later and I am still listening to the soundtrack.
Rated 20 Oct 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 09 Apr 2007
85
81st
Great movie about revenge. The style is a bit of a mix of Oldboy and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance but the movie fails to live up to its predecesors. Still a very good story with wonderful visuals and music.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 19 Feb 2009
2
39th
Visually spectacular, but I just plain didn't like it. There were some good ideas and themes here, but it often felt too gratuitous to me.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 13 Nov 2014
70
48th
Visually rich but too much incoherent storytelling with flashy style that doesn't quite seem to add up with the substance. Nice feminine twist on the revenge theme though and borders on being tasteless which I like.
Rated 13 Nov 2014
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 03 Aug 2010
90
85th
Visually stunning. Really. Oftentimes what was happening on screen was so well done that distracted me from the subtitles, and I had to go back. My favourite of the trilogy.
Rated 03 Aug 2010
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 27 May 2010
75
50th
My least favorite film of the "Vengeance trilogy," Lady Vengeance is still very good, but feels a little too "weird for the sake of weird."
Rated 27 May 2010
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 02 Apr 2009
90
92nd
Compared to the harsh neo-realism of the first film, or the stylish nouvelle vague brutality of the second, this one is fairly surreal and magical. There's plenty of violence and cringe, bad actions do still have tragic consequences, but there's much more positivity and gentleness. Not that those other films lacked those qualities, but this one actively pursues them. All told, each entry in the vengeance trilogy is as good as the next and last and first. A great series.
Rated 02 Apr 2009
calhardingcalharding
Rated 27 Aug 2008
78
60th
Typically virtuoso-like editing decorate another violent but emotionally deep Park Chan-Wook film. There's an undercurrent of sadness in this stylish and haunting revenge tale, but I found the character of Lee Geum-Ja a tad difficult to connect with emotionally.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 12 May 2007
76
75th
Visually really good, and while it takes a lot longer to build up, it takes a twist that makes for a really interesting last third. I liked Oldboy better, but this is still a really good movie.
Rated 12 May 2007
mikeparasolmikeparasol
Rated 01 Dec 2006
99
99th
The most visually stunning director working today. The story perfectly mixes comedy, drama, and violence.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
chemical404chemical404
Rated 11 Jan 2010
76
91st
Very elegant movie. Story is simple, but the narrative structure makes it confusing, because the plot constantly jumps through time and space. Cinematography is top notch, the film is pleasure to look at. Park Chan-wook got really confident with this film, maybe even too confident. Sometimes it balances on the line of being pretentious. Unforgettable, powerful movie with a few flaws.
Rated 11 Jan 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 30 Nov 2011
9
93rd
The trilogy ends with a gut wrenching punch in the stomach. And I loved it. Guem-Ja is one of the best characters you'll ever see, interesting, badass, sexy. The cinematography and direction are both excellent, it's a great film to look at. I think we all would have this type of fantasy if someone hurt someone we cared about but to see it on screen was shocking to say the least. Made me think and question things which I sadly can't say about most of the crap I watch.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
quickyQuicky
Rated 15 Jan 2009
66
51st
As with the other two films in this 'trilogy', in a way I didn't really like it, but at the same time I felt I was supposed to like it. The cinematography is indeed good, as is the directing, but for some reason I couldn't really enjoy any of these movies.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
geodaciusGeodacius
Rated 09 Jun 2008
95
98th
Amazing. Thrilling and heart wrenching. Park Chan-Wook is a genius.
Rated 09 Jun 2008
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 31 Dec 2008
10
99th
Great style and great substance. Other than a few small pacing problems toward the end, this film is near flawless.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
viciousVicious!
Rated 03 Jul 2011
99
97th
Massig Bilder für die Ewigkeit zwsichen Epik und Grazie. Eine Thematik, die viel Raum für eigene Bewertungen der Umstände lässt und nicht ganz so extrem die koreanische Kultur zitiert. Deshalb auch eher für Leute bestimmt, denen Oldboy etwas zu extrem ist. Ich finde alle 3 Rache-Filme super (auch wenn Mr. Vengeance ein wenig abfällt), aber Lady Vengeance besticht durch größere ästhetische Atmosphäre und macht bei mir deshalb bei mir seit jeher das Rennen.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
maakalmaakal
Rated 14 Jul 2012
80
75th
Never stops being anything less than riotously entertaining. Much funnier than I thought, even during the brutal (and cathartic) final scenes. I liked it even better than Mr. Vengeance and Oldboy.
Rated 14 Jul 2012
damildamil
Rated 27 Jul 2014
80
90th
I liked this one better than Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, but Oldboy is still the best. It has a great story, which is told in a confusing, yet ultimately satisfying way. It explores a lot of ideas around revenge and justice, and it doesn't tell the viewer what to think, which I appreciate. The direction and cinematography are great, and the lead actress is brilliant. I recommend the whole trilogy to everyone.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
actionbergActionberg
Rated 22 Dec 2008
85
84th
Everyone I've talked to is so disappointed by this one in relation to its predecessors, but I can't figure out why. I find it just as engaging and beautiful as all of this guy's movies.
Rated 22 Dec 2008
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 21 Mar 2019
55
24th
All of the gore with none of the stylistic flair to make it worthwhile. The fade to black & white is really slick though.
Rated 21 Mar 2019
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 26 Aug 2013
70
77th
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is a very good film. You don't expect anything different at this point, do you? Park Chan-wook has a fascination with the concept of revenge, and over the course of three great films, has explored it to a great extent. This might be the weakest of the three installments, but that doesn't stop it from being a very strong entry into the director's filmography, and something that you should absolutely watch.
Rated 26 Aug 2013
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 22 May 2008
76
37th
Not the strongest of the Vengeance trilogy, but good nonetheless. It doesn't quite stand out like the other two.
Rated 22 May 2008
joojooJooJoo
Rated 16 Oct 2009
3
31st
Park kind of lost it here. The use of flashbacks early on is particularly grating, but that's only the main complaint.
Rated 16 Oct 2009
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 10 Jul 2008
9
90th
It takes awhile to get going, which is my biggest problem, but once things start to click this is a really impressive, intense film.
Rated 10 Jul 2008
dommulldommull
Rated 27 Oct 2023
72
60th
A change in tone from the earlier installments of Park Chan-wook's vengeance trilogy. It felt more experimental, unconventional and visually creative, though I found it a bit less engaging at times than the earlier two. The craft isn't as strong as The Handmaiden or Decision to Leave, but this feels like maybe the starting point of Park's journey towards his later super polished films.
Rated 27 Oct 2023
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
91st
The weakest of Park's Vengeance Trilogy, it's still a shocking and violent exploration of how far a person can be driven by desire for revenge. Yeong-ae Lee's portrayal of Geum-ja is both achingly sad and terrifying.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
emtiltemtilt
Rated 17 Jun 2008
78
79th
Rating is for the color version.
Rated 17 Jun 2008
scurryscurry
Rated 09 Jan 2012
65
85th
Obviously similar to but much superior to Oldboy. I find the morality a bit all over the place. Yes, revenge ain't easy, I get that. What I don't fully understand is how the movie judges its characters. Is it Christian? Is it amoral? Is it pitiful and self-serving? I'm definitely leaning towards the latter but I really wonder if Park would agree.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
shalevshalev
Rated 01 Jun 2010
82
62nd
Park is clearly a very talented director, and this film has many great moments, especially musical and visual. However for me the first part was a complete mess, it was damn frustrating with the short takes and overload of information and characters leaving me perplexed. The second part was very good indeed and worth the endeavor, but didn't completely compensate because in the end many things were still unclear to me.
Rated 01 Jun 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 07 Mar 2009
72
68th
Again a strong female lead actor, great effects, breathtaking score and positively unconvetional directing. There is a lot of powerful scenes (though some lame ones as well) and mainly the story is okay, but the end is pretty much fall down, because it lasts way too long and it breaks othewise more or less accurate pacing.
Rated 07 Mar 2009
zarkonZarkon
Rated 19 Jan 2008
83
64th
A slight disappointment for me. While the acting, visuals and music were top-notch and the suspense was excellent for most of the film, the story became a little obvious and uncompelling for the last third of the film. I loved the pitch-black humor that Park injects into a lot of the scenes.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
nepetaNepeta
Rated 24 Feb 2013
85
80th
The best in Park's Vengeance trilogy (even if Oldboy is very good). It has neither the absurdity of Oldboy nor the unbearably drab misanthropy of Mr Vengeance, and instead is an incredibly sleek, stylish, beautifully made film that manages to have a surprisingly rich, powerful emotional core as well as the most thourough and interesting look at vengeance of the trilogy. Vengeance as redemption, redemption as loss of innocence, loss of innocence as an attempt to start anew.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 25 Aug 2013
70
86th
I think everyone has a different opinion of how the trilogy should be ranked, although all three are superb. Personally, I found this to be the least successful, perhaps because I found the non-linear story handled poorly early on, or because it had a clear-cut villain, unlike the earlier films. Nevertheless, this has several haunting and powerful scenes, and is beautifully shot. Thematically it would make for an incredible double feature with M.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 09 Jun 2013
90
85th
This has a human element that was lacking in Oldboy, and many other revenge fantasies. That's where this sets itself apart; it isn't a fantasy because it really doesn't glorify the nature of vengeance. The film, instead, shows how that thirst is all consuming and whatever satisfaction gleaned from it is fleeting.
Rated 09 Jun 2013
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
60
35th
As with the other two films in this 'trilogy', in a way I didn't really like it, but at the same time I felt I was supposed to like it. The cinematography is indeed good, as is the directing, but for some reason I couldn't really enjoy any of these movies.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
confengconfeng
Rated 07 Jul 2010
78
40th
Even though it becomes unnecesserily surprising sometimes, it's still a good "revenge" movie.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
selfishotterSelfishOtter
Rated 25 Jun 2007
92
96th
My favorite of the trilogy
Rated 25 Jun 2007
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 12 May 2014
73
65th
Irritatingly over-stylised with one too many tonal shifts and a fractured narrative that adds nothing. The acting and cinematography are brilliant and beautiful, but the film requires a set amount of patience that I just didn't have at the time. I haven't enjoyed any of the Vengeance trilogy on first viewing, so I'm sure it will grow on me.
Rated 12 May 2014
mucowmucow
Rated 31 Aug 2008
78
84th
Probably would have giving it a higher score if I hadn't watch Oldboy first. The movies are too similar. Still, they're two very good movies.
Rated 31 Aug 2008
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 09 Dec 2020
70
53rd
Geum-ja Lee: "Listen carefully. Everyone make mistakes. But if you committed a sin, you have to make an atonement for that sin. Atonement, do you know what that means? Big Atonement for big sins. Small Atonement for small sins."
Rated 09 Dec 2020
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 03 Oct 2015
80
84th
A great take on this style of film, with a dark deadpan sense of humour I really loved. The last few minutes are a bit wanky but didnt ruin the film.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
djrossdjross
Rated 02 Jun 2009
40
26th
Starts well, but goes further and further downhill as it progresses. Despite the obvious skill with which it has been crafted, the film passes through various phases which are, in turn, unpleasant, ludicrous, and, finally, very tedious. It is strange that a director who appears to be so interested in narrative also seems to have such trouble bringing his movies to a satisfying conclusion. Perhaps the movie's hyper-realist artificiality is at increasing odds with its ever-mounting earnestness.
Rated 02 Jun 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 10 Nov 2008
84
38th
Easier to follow than "Oldboy". Entertaining, although the ending could have been trimmed.
Rated 10 Nov 2008
hankhank
Rated 22 Sep 2009
85
83rd
A little slow to start, but a very good movie overall. Extremely weird and a little sickening at parts, as Park's films always are, but a wonderful story. Has an interesting firearms political commentary throughout it.
Rated 22 Sep 2009
cat9mancat9man
Rated 19 Dec 2010
79
53rd
lady guilt and redemption thru vengeance for the victims contrast this with Peter Lorre in "M"
Rated 19 Dec 2010
thaneoffifeThaneOfFife
Rated 24 Sep 2008
75
44th
I knew what I was getting into, but I still wasn't prepared. Wow. The last half of the movie takes a huge turn that you won't be ready for no matter how hard you try.
Rated 24 Sep 2008
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 09 Feb 2009
90
94th
Man what brutal film this one is, though I certainly expected it from Chan-Wook. I'm pretty sure, being a father myself, that if I was in a similar situation and was given the chance those parents were I'd make damn sure to make shit last.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
nidanida
Rated 17 Apr 2024
85
37th
mavrodiefmavrodief
Rated 08 Aug 2009
82
97th
revenge is a dish best served cold
Rated 08 Aug 2009
ladymcdeathladymcdeath
Rated 06 Jun 2010
86
81st
I found it a bit sloppy in comparison to the rest of the Trilogy. Visuals were amazing though.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
nataskaosnataskaos
Rated 06 Nov 2008
83
72nd
my least favorite of the three, but still a good movie. it really felt like a two hour setup for one scene. that was the only issue.
Rated 06 Nov 2008
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 29 Dec 2011
82
71st
Slow burning, stylish, haunting thriller. Great cinematography.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
stripyStripy
Rated 07 Sep 2010
64
21st
I didn't really find myself enjoying it at times, but I must mention the simple but yet nicely crafted revenge plan I absoluteley adored. Park's look on punishment and revenge presented not only in this film, but throughout the whole trilogy, is interesting in two ways: in the sense of a message and also visually - I liked how ruthless the bad and the 'good' guys are. Despite not ranking them especially high, I recommend the three films to anyone.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
martrynmartryn
Rated 01 Feb 2013
86
88th
Holy fuck. At first, I was like... wha? And then I was like... whoa! And then I threw up in my mouth. Stick with this film. If you're American, like me, then you'll have trouble telling the difference of one Asian from another, but when you start to catch on halfway through this movie... damn. I wish Hollywood had the guts to do what Park has done with his Vengeance trilogy. All three films are superb.
Rated 01 Feb 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 01 Feb 2016
70
61st
Things I loved: Geum-Ja, the cinematography, and the scenes with the family members. But most of the set up is underwhelming because the narrative is too fractured. I think maybe it'd be better on a second viewing, where I understand who the characters are and what's going on overall. But I'm left wishing they'd spent more time with the family members and their decision. That was one of the most interesting dynamics you could imagine, and the scene didn't last long enough.
Rated 01 Feb 2016
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
92
97th
Although Oldboy overal is a better movie, this one is even more gorgeous to look at. With a great performance by Yeong-ae Lee.
Rated 03 Dec 2014
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 20 Feb 2016
18
96th
Star Rating: ★★★★★
Rated 20 Feb 2016
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 17 Sep 2018
75
44th
By far the most explicitly humorous of the trilogy, with quite a few visual gags emphasized by timely editing. Also the simplest story of the three though the cross-cutting makes it feel more complicated than it is (or needs to be).
Rated 17 Sep 2018
westknifewestknife
Rated 09 Jun 2009
40
11th
I loved Oldboy, but this movie is way too self-consciously weird. About a third of the scenes made no sense and seemed pointless. Also, the "vengeance" climax had serious dramatic potential, but it wasn't explored at all - it was just used as an excuse for borderline pornographic violence.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
evolutionEvolution
Rated 24 Dec 2009
65
32nd
Not really sure what people see in this.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
70
54th
Crazy south-korean movie.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
klunsenKlunsen
Rated 01 Aug 2018
50
50th
dont remember
Rated 01 Aug 2018
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 13 Aug 2010
88
87th
A gorgeously frightening bubble-gum horror story whose surprisingly Kubrick visual style overwhelms to a degree - but the narrative turns in the last third, and the acting by the lead, were so brilliant I quickly forgot my little qualms. My favorite of the "trilogy" because of the breadth of places it takes you to.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 19 Jun 2011
85
90th
Manic editing, great soundtrack, some truly bizarre imagery and an absurdly dark sense of humour. It all adds up to a great film. I thought it was starting to sag a little going into the final third - it veers precariously close to torture-porn at one point - but the emotional payoff at the end makes it more than worthwhile. Loved the main character, too; like a Korean version of The Bride from Kill Bill, only with cooler eyeshadow.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
jesus_christJesus Christ
Rated 16 Jan 2009
100
98th
Best of the trilogy.
Rated 16 Jan 2009
wulfewuLFe
Rated 20 Jun 2012
88
79th
Not quite as exceptional as "Old Boy", but another very enjoyable revenge-themed movie by the great Chanwook Park - if you liked "Old Boy", it really is worth watching the entire trilogy
Rated 20 Jun 2012
endellionendellion
Rated 06 Jun 2010
95
90th
short of 100 only because of the comparison to the other films in this amazing trilogy
Rated 06 Jun 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 08 Jul 2010
88
95th
What an emotional rollercoaster. The vivid imagery, combined with great acting all-over and the dark subject matter leads to a daring, fascinating film. The movie slows down for the uncomfortable and haunting finale that feels like a 30-minute punch to the gut. There's so much to admire here, or be (rightly) repulsed by. Fantastic.
Rated 08 Jul 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 14 Apr 2012
74
76th
I've seen a lot of rocking horses in my day...
Rated 14 Apr 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Aug 2018
40
19th
Lee's acting is powerful, and - this being a Park Chan-wook film - there are visual flourishes to appreciate, but it's a narrative mess, so this is definitely my least favorite part of The Vengeance Trilogy, and in general I much prefer his movies from this decade ('Stoker', 'The Handmaiden').
Rated 25 Aug 2018
blakeengelBlakeEngel
Rated 15 Jul 2017
6
12th
The story immediately gets off on the wrong foot and never sets itself right again. Through an extremely convoluted set of circumstances, the protagonist is imprisoned. Then she befriends the inmates, who each help her once she gets outside. And then, instead of getting vengeance, she helps the families of other victims get vengeance. I'm not sure what the point is, precisely. Sometimes its beautiful, but its mostly confusing. The protag felt like a tour guide more than a main character...
Rated 15 Jul 2017
sanchezjaimesanchezjaime
Rated 15 Oct 2017
100
64th
Brilliant
Rated 15 Oct 2017
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 04 Sep 2009
78
75th
Was a well-made movie. Nice cinematography and I like the fact that the colour red reoccurs a lot
Rated 04 Sep 2009
pigeon_armyPigeon Army
Rated 08 Apr 2011
100
98th
A marvel - Park eschews the harsh minimalism of his earlier work for a full-on ornate aesthetic, and it works magnificently. It's a beautiful piece of work that helpfully comes packaged with the best story of the Vengeance trilogy - with Lee Yeong-ae's perfect lead performance as the canny and manipulative Geum-ja, Park's tale of a series of hollow revenges with only the sparsest of short-term gains is smart, dark and told with the skill of a master.
Rated 08 Apr 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 26 Oct 2011
15
21st
"With Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Park Chanwook delivers more virtuosic but empty flash." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 26 Oct 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Jun 2008
70
82nd
Good film.
Rated 19 Jun 2008
amerigoamerigo
Rated 13 Aug 2009
79
61st
While the film is wonderfully complex and nuanced in its exploration of conventional understandings of femininity (you could write dissertations on this film), it ultimately just lacks that engaging quality of the predecessors. Park focuses too much on elegance and grace that he neglects the emotional fervor that made his previous films so stirring.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
ricRic
Rated 16 Nov 2014
85
82nd
Doesn't pack the same punch as Old boy. But still a great movie, more subtle visually, as well as in it's depiction of vengeance.
Rated 16 Nov 2014
eldarzachEldarZach
Rated 07 Oct 2013
77
39th
Eh kinda lame. Not terrible but disappointing, compared to Oldboy
Rated 07 Oct 2013
teemukeskteemukesk
Rated 27 Aug 2021
81
62nd
It doesn't really reach the level of Old Boy but it's good on its own. It's interesting to see a woman in the leading role, and she did a fantastic job. The confrontation scene was just phenomenal and it was definitely the peak of this film.
Rated 27 Aug 2021
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 30 Jun 2008
85
95th
Very Nice
Rated 30 Jun 2008
michaelsmichaels
Rated 10 Jun 2014
100
99th
My favorite film of the vengeance trilogy. It's slower paced than its two predecessors and definitely less shocking and violent, but it's also funnier, more playful and touching. It's a different look on revenge since it also incorporates guilt and seeking redemption into the story. Visually absolutely stunning with beautiful score. Great conclusion to the trilogy.
Rated 10 Jun 2014
kitchen867kitchen867
Rated 25 Aug 2009
85
98th
Less extreme then the first two films (which isn't to say there's not a fair share of bloody violence and torture, with a little rape thrown in as well), this is definitely the quirkiest of the trilogy. What starts out as a fairly straight ahead revenge story transforms into a thematically rich tale of redemption.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
lonercmlonercm
Rated 21 Feb 2007
85
54th
The first half isn't too strong, but what follows in the final act is one hell of an excellent payoff.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
k_lincolnK. Lincoln
Rated 03 Aug 2010
40
5th
Park and his church of violence doesn't convince at all...
Rated 03 Aug 2010

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