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Memories of Murder

Memories of Murder

2003
Drama, Crime
2h 12m
In a small Korean province in 1986, three detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit.

Directed by:

Joon-ho Bong

Screenwriter:

Joon-ho Bong, Kwang-rim Kim, Sung-bo Shim

Starring:

Song Kang-ho, Sang-kyung Kim, Kim Roe-ha, Jae-ho Song, Byun Hee-Bong, Hae-il Park, Jong-ryol Choi, Mi-seon Jeon, Seo-hie Ko, Sung Ji-ru, No-shik Park, Lee Jae-eung

Genres:

Drama, Crime, Action, Mystery

AKAs:

Salinui chueok, 살인의 추억

Country:

South Korea

Languages:

English, Korean
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Memories of Murder

2003
Drama, Crime
2h 12m
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aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 26 Jul 2018
7
94th
there's no better indictment of national institutional failure than this frustrating, defeated clusterfuck, but there's something universal too in its doomed longing for epistemological comforts. consider the two perfect endings, with two tunnels: one is dark and inscrutable, but the second, more banal little tunnel is worse still, lit and revealed to hold nothing, no certainties and no catharsis. look deep into the suspects' eyes, and still they only reflect our own. "fuck, i don't know."
Rated 26 Jul 2018
jebJeb
Rated 20 Aug 2009
97
90th
Unlike The Host, this one really struck a chord. Bong victoriously coalesces irreverent yet lucrative humor with the cardinal thesis of bereavement and cessation. He brings and carries this inept and dirty humor on his shoulders even in the most grim places. The authorities here are depicted as maladroit and infelicitous human beings, a subtle allusion and mention of the regime of South Korea which happened a long time ago. Impressive film.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 08 Aug 2011
90
95th
It seems rather normal as a film, but it isn't. There's something unsettling about how easily they can weave torture and flagrant police abuse into an apparently standard-fare detective story. The character-corruption of the Seoul detective is really well done. And the actual snoop-work is interesting as well. Excellent film.
Rated 08 Aug 2011
bunkenBunken
Rated 16 Mar 2011
90
96th
It was refreshing to see a crime flick that isnt build on the usual Hollywood model and which takes place in a whole different culture. Bong is a great visionary director and his images both in MoM and Madeo are nothing but exceptional. Dont know why he insists on using a semiretarded boy in both, but hey, who cares cause it works and both are great films. Im looking forward to see more of his work and what the future will bring us from Bong's hand.
Rated 16 Mar 2011
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 15 Jan 2010
90
96th
Joon-Ho Bong's undisputed masterpiece that is about a fledgling nation's insecurity and the fragile nature of Korean society. As usual there's a cynical portrayal of civil servants that is nuanced and much fairer than the typical critical look at government incompetence. There's a genuine feeling of hopelessness, despair, and (at times comedic) frustration in this film which also reflects 80's Korea from the lonely winding desolate rural road to the methodology of the serial killer.
Rated 15 Jan 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 17 Aug 2008
88
90th
A great film on many levels. First, and foremost, it's a strong police investigation film, with an unconventional willingness to get dirty and a very human touch that brings both moving moments and amusing ones. The undertones, however, are what make the film come into it's own, with commentary on the investigative methods of the cops in the film against the backdrop of the waning days of South Korea's authoritarian regime.
Rated 17 Aug 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 16 Feb 2008
73
64th
Really reminded me a lot of zodiac, both in terms of plot, theme, and ending, except that I liked zodiac better. Still, this is a well made movie that's simultaneously intriguing and ultimately frustrating. Also, you wouldn't expect it, but this movie has some perfectly timed, fucking epic dropkicks.
Rated 16 Feb 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 07 Feb 2007
88
91st
The ending (to this true story) defies all expectations, as does the film's humor and its portrayal of the police as well-meaning but frustrated and inept. Haunting and hilarious, and riveting from the first frame to the last.
Rated 07 Feb 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 29 Jan 2011
55
53rd
For the most part reasonably entertaining, with nice cinematography and an interesting portrayal of police procedure, but dragged on from one suspect to the next without much point. There was a certain lack of suspense that was strangely at odds with an almost silly tendency at times towards the melodramatic. Some interesting things were going on thematically for a while, but in the end it wore a little thin.
Rated 29 Jan 2011
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 07 Nov 2010
85
92nd
Welcome to South Korea - the land of film-magic. A tour de force thriller, balancing on the thin border between humour and horror - an experiment, which most fail to grasp - in bongs hands, it feels as easy as ever.
Rated 07 Nov 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 15 Dec 2009
2
21st
I'm sorry but I need more than a few awesome drop kicks and good cinematography to make me like a movie. That's really all this movie had. It features a bunch of incredibly unlikable characters who torture and beat people for little to no reason. They torture a mentally challenged boy for a good chunk of the film. How are you people not disgusted by that? These characters are inept, stupid and impossible to root for. Why am I rooting for the rapist to win? It's cause this movie blows.
Rated 15 Dec 2009
doctor7doctor7
Rated 24 Nov 2009
86
86th
A fantastic mystery movie. Terrific ending. I can't deny it does have some melodramatic moments which go on for too long and are too intense to really take seriously. However, for the most part, it is a superb movie.
Rated 24 Nov 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 22 Jul 2009
84
95th
Kind of a mix between Zodiac and 7even, if you know what I mean. A clueless police on the search for a serial killer, try to pin it on anyone they can, again they bring humour into the darkest of places and make it work. The fact it is based on a true story is scary, both because of the inept police and because of the cold hearted maniac.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 19 Jan 2009
80
75th
Serial murder mystery that effectively injects humour into an otherwise grisly plot. Detectives who are often incompetent and negligent provides a fresh twist on the standard investigation. Most of the humour works too only occasionally going over the line to absurdity. Kang-ho Song was extremely entertaining and intense when needed, by contrast Sang-kyung Kim is stunningly dull as 'the stickler' detective. The investigatons conclusion was well handled, but the coda felt a little overdone.
Rated 19 Jan 2009
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 30 Jul 2021
60
59th
Rural police try to catch a serial killer. They trip into one blunder after the next. They use corrupt and immoral interrogation methods and fail to grasp the evidence. They inflict beatings on multiple innocent people. It looks a lot like vigilante justice under the color of authority. The acting performances was fine, but the people involved were immature and quite unprofessional. I did like how they tried to run down every lead, even the long shots. Entertaining, but not very satisfying.
Rated 30 Jul 2021
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 03 Jun 2021
85
92nd
As much as a period piece as a (true) crime story, Memories of Murder manges to balance quite a lot of different tones elegantly, going from absurd humor over almost Hitchcockian thrills to the uncomfortably realistic crime scene investigations and back again. It was refreshing to see a police procedural so committed to be about (almost) utter incompetence. Also: I'd be surprised if Fincher hadn't watched this on repeat before making Zodiac.
Rated 03 Jun 2021
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 02 Nov 2020
74
63rd
I do enjoy the way Bong darringly flips between extreme tones throughout his work & at its best this creates a wildly dynamic & illuminating narartive style. However some of the comedy & melodrama were pushed a bit too far for my taste, especially considerring the true events that this movie deals with. I was often questioning its relationship with the real case which took me out of the experience in places. Some great acting, cinematography & soundwork but a bit uneven structure.
Rated 02 Nov 2020
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 01 Jul 2020
80
72nd
Zodiac with dropkicks and yeah obviously it works.
Rated 01 Jul 2020
feublofeublo
Rated 01 Jul 2020
80
58th
Where primal instinct and logic both meet, evil is beyond actions containing a gloom of uncertainty that leaves many questions unanswered. This unfolds quite easily as it sheds light on law enforcement of it's time, without excessive, political emotions. Definitely enjoyed this one.
Rated 01 Jul 2020
rosenritterrosenritter
Rated 23 Mar 2017
10
98th
This movie jump-kicked me right in the heart.
Rated 23 Mar 2017
iconoclastIconoclast
Rated 07 May 2015
77
78th
What is it with Korean detectives dropkicking the shit out of everyone? That's the real mystery here.
Rated 07 May 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Apr 2013
85
92nd
A darkly funny cop film (two locals torture people -- one believes in intuition, the other delivers dropkicks -- and an "intellectual" from Seoul) and a moving drama. Joon-ho uses the camera not only to slowly invade rooms and souls or to craft a subtle depiction of a government that is worried to mantain its status. It's a masterpiece of editing -- they say rape and then there is a cop having sex, we see a body and then we see food. And, years later, the officer looks at the camera -- at us.
Rated 21 Apr 2013
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 06 Feb 2010
9
90th
The film picks itself up after the highly disappointing first 50 minutes to become an involving, effective mystery, laced with some oppulent characterization and hard-hitting scenes. The camera work left me pretty indifferent ("The Host" seems to have improved on that aspect), but I still loved it. Recommended.
Rated 06 Feb 2010
stflyst_fly
Rated 30 Dec 2009
71
71st
Good. A group of detectives are tasked with catching a serial killer active in Korea circa 1986. The film follows the under-equipped and under-trained detectives in their desperate quest, their extremely questionable interrogation techniques and gross abuse of the handicapped. All presented in a lightly humorous but still unambiguous, blunt manner. This film, like most foreign cinema, has its cultural quirks but the subject matter has been competently handled. A good production. Recommended.
Rated 30 Dec 2009
ruslandgagaRuslandgaga
Rated 10 Sep 2009
95
85th
Best dropkicks ever. Also an amazing film.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
joojooJooJoo
Rated 11 Dec 2008
5
81st
Some truly remarkable cinematography here that never fails to highlight a scene just right. There's a comedic undertone accompanying even the darkest elements in this film [till the last 15 min. or so] that I was never completely sold on and makes that shift near the end feel flimsy. Still, a flick with this many irreverent, flying dropkicks never seems like wasted time.
Rated 11 Dec 2008
chengmingchengming
Rated 28 Jan 2021
75
76th
There's plenty of fun in Memories of Murder, with an investigation across multiple beautiful scenes, interesting camera choices and plenty of great comedic moments. Unfortunately, these are also the shortcoming, because they make the more serious moments - as well as the film's darker themes - land with much less impact than they otherwise could have had.
Rated 28 Jan 2021
sadmanSadman
Rated 20 Jul 2020
80
63rd
Tonally this is all over the place, ping-ponging between Fincherian noir and slapstick, sometimes hitting other weird notes. This gives the movie a fun, manic energy. Bong really is an awesome director and there are several great shots here. It is almost as if you can see the frame just outside of the screen. The ending shot in particular is stellar and helps make it all feel more substantial. The actors are perfect for Bong's energy and what the hell were with all the crazy drop kicks?
Rated 20 Jul 2020
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 02 Aug 2019
75
77th
Hard to rate for me. I was really bored through the first half. By the end, I was completely engaged and felt like the journey to get there was completely worth it. The only thing I knew about it going in was dropkicks, and huh boy, it did not disappoint on that front!
Rated 02 Aug 2019
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 13 Jul 2018
5
91st
More than its central mystery, Memories of Murder's heart is in its evocation of mid-80s small-town Korea, and its day-to-day rhythms which are so shockingly interrupted. It's this slice-of-life provincialism which make it much more than a "serial killer movie," though it's certainly no slouch in that regard, with some moments of truly disquieting tension. Bong's characters, in each of his films, possess such a lively (often comic) vitality and spontaneity that makes his work feel so alive.
Rated 13 Jul 2018
ocelotOcelot
Rated 20 Mar 2014
80
89th
2003 was a hell of a year for South Korea. This is really excellent stuff, and it still manages to find plenty of new things to say in a genre that's practically down to a science at this point. The themes of evil being ever-present and ordinary are handled brilliantly, and the film has a very strong visual language (particularly the editing) that gives you its message entirely, leaving the characters to be complex human beings instead of mouthpieces. Hell yeah.
Rated 20 Mar 2014
tarantinoleTarantinOle
Rated 09 Jun 2012
90
96th
Unique in it's way that it mixes humour and the dark themes of violence and murder. I really fell for this one! Probably the best serial killer movie since Se7en. Leaves you with an uneasy feeling that haunts you long after the movie is finished. Like Zodiac this film is based on a true story.
Rated 09 Jun 2012
maakalmaakal
Rated 22 May 2012
90
96th
A gripping detective story which doesn't shy away from the fact that many crimes are almost impossible to solve. The characters are all fun to watch and their progression through the film is both natural and surprising. Another incredible Korean masterpiece.
Rated 22 May 2012
andreasthauAndreasThau
Rated 21 Feb 2011
85
85th
First. Bong treats his film as was it his little kid, his wife, whatnot. Caressingly picking out images, colors (it seems), lines. Each framing becomes more than a depiction; a study in the depicted. Second. I think my love for a film like this, storywise, boils down to that odd korean cultural element that I most certainly do not understand. The sounds, habits, language. It makes so many things acceptable. Like having a both stupid and wise clown-cop in the leading role. How did that work out??
Rated 21 Feb 2011
anchoviesanchovies
Rated 08 Oct 2010
88
97th
This is a beautifully directed, well-acted and utterly haunting piece of art. The cinematography remarkably creates a wistful, sombre tone that underlies the fascinating narrative (loosely based on a true story). The director interlaces the dramatic tension with some hilarious moments of police ineptitude and the story is so twisted the audience becomes as befuddled as the protagonists. The opening and final scenes are delicately disturbing and evocative.
Rated 08 Oct 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 22 Mar 2010
73
88th
Bunch of stupid thuggish cops aren't very like-able characters, and on top of that is a very dark humor. I'm guessing lots of people won't pass this barrier and will miss the brilliant story and cinematography of this film. Backdrop of politics in 80's S. Korea doesn't translate to western viewer as well. Brilliant, hard-hitting thriller, just not for everyone to enjoy.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
stainStain
Rated 13 Dec 2009
40
23rd
Serial killer movies are getting old in general, but this was something new... and not in a good way. I wasn't rooting for the killer, but I was definitely rooting against the police. These police are not very interesting, and they're basically state thugs who relish beating people up (whether there's any real grounds to think they are criminals or not) and who are so lame that at one point they consult a psychic to assist with the investigation. I hated being around these characters
Rated 13 Dec 2009
purgatospurgatos
Rated 09 May 2008
92
93rd
I really enjoyed this film. It understands that just because you're telling a serious story doesn't mean you can't have a sense of humour at the same time.
Rated 09 May 2008
madmanMadMan
Rated 01 Oct 2024
100
97th
Need a double bill of this and Zodiac, the two are distant relatives separated by cultures, both revealing that catching a serial murder is a lot harder than people think.
Rated 01 Oct 2024
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 25 Jul 2024
45
27th
Annoying characters acting stupid. Points for the bleak ending though.
Rated 25 Jul 2024
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 22 Jul 2024
89
95th
A strong directing for a mysterious detective story about the search for a serial killer and rapist. All the fight scenes looked real. The constant rain was essential to the story.
Rated 22 Jul 2024
eliesrbieliesrbi
Rated 25 Jun 2024
98
97th
mon thriller préféré de tous les temps!
Rated 25 Jun 2024
ceyhunk26ceyhunk26
Rated 07 Jun 2024
79
89th
Plot 15/20 Fiction 15/20 Casting/Acting 19/20 Worldbuilding 15/20 Entertainment 15/20
Rated 07 Jun 2024
sproostsproost
Rated 20 Mar 2024
60
44th
The characterizations are too over the top for me, and so is the comedy, by a mile. I suppose having everyone act completely unrealistic is part of Korean film culture but it doesn't move my needle. I'm just waiting for the next scream-off or slapstick chase scene. Thematically there's not all that much to it that i could discern. The setting was atmospheric however, and the cinematography definitely very strong. But the many, many dropkicks, that's what i liked most
Rated 20 Mar 2024
jnydamjnydam
Rated 08 Feb 2024
58
50th
It's comical and fun, yes, but I did not find it suited the murder mystery genre adequately. It also had a snail's pace. I didn't understand the hype here. I did laugh some.
Rated 08 Feb 2024
n01rn01r
Rated 30 Dec 2023
88
93rd
fuck... I don't know
Rated 30 Dec 2023
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 19 Nov 2023
73
91st
#23#, rw3, recommended, ratings, story, "Project 100-80-60-40-20"-2003#1
Rated 19 Nov 2023
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 12 Oct 2023
74
77th
The cinematography is undeniably beautiful, but i had a lot of expectations going into this film. the critique of police torture and brutality is good, and the film is written well. it felt like the acting was overdone, reminded me of live theatre. i get that they showed police incompetence through absurd humour, but i prefer naturalistic acting myself. maybe i just wasn’t ready for the radical shifts in tone from slapstick to finchian grit.
Rated 12 Oct 2023
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 20 Sep 2023
84
92nd
it is a more active version of true detective with similiar undertones which manifest themselves in each of the 3 detectives. you have redemption, vengeance and blindness and as they mix it creates this story of hope and despair. truly amazing
Rated 20 Sep 2023
feraudFeraud
Rated 25 Aug 2023
69
49th
Almost good, but never really there. Caught between pretension and art.
Rated 25 Aug 2023
ezpzezpz
Rated 09 Feb 2023
80
21st
Comparable to ZODIAC. Crime investigative based on real events without perfect resolution over a long period of time. Interesting for the way that the department lacks sophisticated forensics, doesn't issue firearms, issues chainmail knife blockers--so, different procedurally than a lot of modern crime cinema. Stellar cast performances.
Rated 09 Feb 2023
holosko10holosko10
Rated 06 Feb 2023
76
40th
average
Rated 06 Feb 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 17 Jan 2023
97
98th
A very well done crime drama is elevated immensely by characters, performances, and ideas. The detective characters are deep and well played, and the stuff on police brutality and coerced confessions is good. The Seoul detective serves as kind of a stand in for the viewer--it was very interesting reflecting on how I felt about the brutality with the people I thought innocent and the guy I thought guilty. The film pretends to be formulaic until it's not--I think to set up this moment.
Rated 17 Jan 2023
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 28 Oct 2022
95
98th
I was aware this movie had received some high praise when I set out to watch it, and I was never disappointed. The way in which comedy is mixed with tragedy and the horrors of normal people committing horrible things works so well in this. There's a bleakness to the daytime scenes, with sepia color reigning over all others for most of the time, but during the night there is nothing but darkness where evil lurks in the reeds.
Rated 28 Oct 2022
doyler29doyler29
Rated 03 Oct 2022
80
68th
In the 1980's in rural South Korea, local cop Song Kang-ho and a cop from Seoul (Kim Sang-kyung) team up to try and solve a series of rapes and murders. It's a pretty typical setup for a profoundly atypical film that, among other things, focuses on the pairs descent from relative certainty to uncertainty and despair as their own limitations and the limitations of the system lead to case being unsolved.
Rated 03 Oct 2022
scribScrib
Rated 08 Jun 2022
95
97th
A well-woven, true crime thriller. Balances tension with lighthearted humour in true Bong fashion, and with more restraint and care than can be said for some of his more recent offerings. The film is a slow burn to start but not to the film's detriment. It takes its time developing characters, their case, establishing themes, and then cranks things up to crazy heights in the last act. That ending as well: Hits you like a ton of bricks. Yes. More bricks than Parasite.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
rapinchierapinchie
Rated 14 Jan 2022
80
87th
my girlfriend didnt like it
Rated 14 Jan 2022
colorbufcolorbuf
Rated 08 Jan 2022
70
52nd
The film probably deserves a higher score. It is an intelligent study of human failure. I just could not fully appreciate it because the genre does not appeal to me.
Rated 08 Jan 2022
croweycrowey
Rated 24 Nov 2021
89
90th
Surprisingly funny given the subject matter. A nice blend of deeply dark suspense and wry black comedy. The stakes are high and the characters lovable, though flawed.
Rated 24 Nov 2021
mixmaxtermixmaxter
Rated 21 Oct 2021
80
42nd
a story of 2 failcops. has a lot of nonsense dead-ends typical for detective films. bong's political subtext is here, but less pointed than in other works. beautiful dropkicks.
Rated 21 Oct 2021
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 17 Sep 2021
70
66th
The second half was fantastic even though it took a little long to get going for me. It's hard to follow the two local detectives, but the detective from Seoul really makes the movie.
Rated 17 Sep 2021
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 23 Aug 2021
4
74th
These men - or men-children as it were - desperately scrape in search for the truth, a quest which only reflects their own inadequacies, betrayed by their own principles, or which functions as a cultural critique of militarized corruption of institutions. It somehow manages to remain effective through wild swerves from intense psychological thriller to satirical buffoonery, a balancing act Bong has since well established.
Rated 23 Aug 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
65
32nd
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
bownBown
Rated 11 Jul 2021
86
79th
A simultaneously grim and absurdist look at institutional dipshittery, and proof that Bong has always known exactly what he’s doing.
Rated 11 Jul 2021
seideseide
Rated 30 Apr 2021
90
64th
no words just loved it
Rated 30 Apr 2021
margustaMargusTa
Rated 21 Feb 2021
91
90th
Brilliant Korean crime drama. Although the police investigators in the movie are not professionals in any means, the filmmakers show great professionalism. Film won many awards and is definitely worth to watch... many times
Rated 21 Feb 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 21 Feb 2021
83
70th
Serial killer movie doesn't properly come into focus until its second half, becoming a gripping portrait of a dogged race against time to beat a selection of creepy, slimy suspects (with SE7EN a clear influence, and Fincher seemingly inspired in turn for ZODIAC). Leads to a perfectly chilling, ambiguous finale. Nice periodic breaks into action are well choreographed, though a devolution to silly slapstick (and exploitative moments in the uglier aspects of the case) threaten to bring things down.
Rated 21 Feb 2021
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 28 Dec 2020
78
80th
Opinión personal: 8 Actores: (7.5+7.5)(75%)Reparto:(8+7)(25%)= 7.5 Planos: 8.5 Guión: 8 BSO: 7.5 FX: Paleta=6 Iluminación=8 dirección=8=7.5 Total: 78
Rated 28 Dec 2020
oskarhuoskarhu
Rated 11 Nov 2020
79
69th
Contains many conventional elements of crime and thriller films, but strays away from many progressions one might expect. Though not always satisfying and at times losing its pace, Memories of Murder provides a good alternative for typical Hollywood crime dramas.
Rated 11 Nov 2020
nargNarg
Rated 30 Oct 2020
76
79th
That is a disturbing last shot. This is also quite darkly funny. Handles the weaving of banal evil in a burgeoning South Korea into a sort of moral judgement of its characters and the nation at large.
Rated 30 Oct 2020
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 24 Oct 2020
80
81st
Schoolgirl: "Just... ordinary"
Rated 24 Oct 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 14 Jul 2020
53
56th
It's hard to discern what exactly the first half of the movie was trying to do, but then some suspects come into focus in the second half, the action ratchets up, and the movie takes off. The humor is surprising, and the police brutality is shocking. Unlike many of Bong's other movies, the rewatchability factor is low. But I like it.
Rated 14 Jul 2020
caspiancaspian
Rated 22 Apr 2020
90
87th
Bong Joon Ho plays delicately with tragedy and irony whilst remaining painfully visceral.
Rated 22 Apr 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 29 Mar 2020
82
81st
82.2
Rated 29 Mar 2020
larmorlarmor
Rated 12 Jan 2020
71
65th
Some very nice photography and nice departures from the cliches of typical cop movies, with multidimensional characters and some nice loose ends. But in the end it's still a cop movie... a style I don't care for much.
Rated 12 Jan 2020
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 03 Dec 2019
90
80th
Viewed December 2, 2019.
Rated 03 Dec 2019
emirhanshnEmirhanShn
Rated 22 Oct 2019
88
87th
Tam bir BAŞYAPIT! Kang-Ho Song müthiş bir oyunculuk sergilemiş. Bong Joon-ho inanılmaz yetenekli bir yönetmen .
Rated 22 Oct 2019
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 11 Sep 2019
96
90th
A
Rated 11 Sep 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 03 Aug 2019
80
81st
Intense descent from incompetence into hopelessness. Shame Bong uses impressionistic color shots so sparingly when they always look so stunning.
Rated 03 Aug 2019
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 30 Jun 2019
92
91st
Em honra de Jeon Mi-seon (1972 - 2019). Enquanto não é a obra-prima que Zodiac é, mas chega muito perto, não tem como não pensar no Fincher assistindo esse filme e resolvendo fazer um filme sobre o Zodíaco, além do crescendo narrativo, a falta de resolução dos casos são igualmente frustrantes e aterradoras. BlurayRip no MakignOff.
Rated 30 Jun 2019
ahmetgalipahmetgalip
Rated 03 Jun 2019
100
60th
Film bittiğinde hiçbir kusur bulamadım. Bir yönetmeni daha keşfetmiş olmanın sonsuz mutluluğunu yaşıyorum.
Rated 03 Jun 2019
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 20 May 2019
80
64th
May 8, 2019 / **Worth Seeing
Rated 20 May 2019
sourheartsourheart
Rated 18 Nov 2018
5
95th
The shaman eyes stuff; the visual direction; the murders are so good - give you the pieces, and then one thing they missed
Rated 18 Nov 2018
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 08 Aug 2018
83
75th
A police procedural that actively wrestles with the consequences of not merely just bureaucratic procedure, but also police brutality and corruption, especially the chaos they wreak on the community and the institution itself. These elements are sublimated well enough, giving subtle commentary through Bong's black humor, but it still feels alive with careful political and cultural criticism. It's also one of the best-looking procedurals ever made. An accessible but layered thriller.
Rated 08 Aug 2018
jordanraidenjordanraiden
Rated 11 Sep 2017
19
98th
9/9
Rated 11 Sep 2017
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 03 Sep 2017
4
10th
has a lot of that that awkward campy humor that seems to plague south korean movies no matter the subject. south korea could make a movie about the holocaust and they'd still have people slipping on banana peels.
Rated 03 Sep 2017
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 10 Apr 2017
95
98th
klasik dedektiflik hikayesini, onun toplum-sal-la olan ilişkisini etkileyici bir sinematografiyle anlatırken tüm bunları gerektiğince ciddiye alıp ne anlatıyı ne filmi dağıtmayan kara mizahıyla tam bir dedektif/suç filmi başyapıtı. burada özel diğer bir şey de yerellik olsa gerek, iyi bir uyarlama benzer bir tonda anlatıyı çok güzel işletebilir belki ama *bu film* olamaz.
Rated 10 Apr 2017
pukazapukaza
Rated 11 May 2016
55
0th
I was expecting a great movie and it was just average at best. I mean, the ending scene is just great, but the rest of the movie just doesn't work.
Rated 11 May 2016
obtiosovobtiosov
Rated 31 Mar 2016
79
66th
As I saw this film really late compared to when it was released, the hype that I heard beforehand didn't really work out for me. The second half was definitely immersive, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was watching some sort of Korean version of "True Detective". Things would work out much better for me if I saw this around 2003, 2004. Still a very good effort worth watching and definitely worth your time.
Rated 31 Mar 2016
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 21 Feb 2016
17
93rd
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
Rated 21 Feb 2016
jazzalohaJazzaloha
Rated 30 Dec 2015
70
68th
ps74
Rated 30 Dec 2015
zeboimZeboim
Rated 11 Nov 2015
11
93rd
Manages to make you care about the leads, however flawed they may be. Ballsy ending, too. This was unexpected stuff.
Rated 11 Nov 2015
pnomatikpnomatik
Rated 03 Oct 2015
96
95th
izleyin, izletin. / Perfection. Great Korean movie.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 19 May 2015
89
98th
Best neo-noir not made in America
Rated 19 May 2015
redactedredacted
Rated 28 Apr 2015
73
54th
That detective with the sudden two legged fly-kicks... Covers an era of pretty primal police work in Sth Korea. Now days with data retention and Gilbert Grissom, it seems so foreign to see a DNA sample having to go to another nation for testing. I did wish the film didn't mention the crime was unsolved at the top, that removed the tension pretty much immediately when Bong introduced a new potential suspect. Zodiac-esque, without the broad scope and granular depth.
Rated 28 Apr 2015
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 11 Apr 2015
95
96th
Proof that comedic thrillers can work swimmingly. Humor is used to draw you in, and the murder mystery simply serves as a catalyst for profound and satisfying character arcs. Casting Kang-ho Song never hurts.
Rated 11 Apr 2015
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 12 Oct 2014
90
85th
Human in every facet -- from compassion to frustration to cruelty to idiocy and desperation. It spends so much time crossing over the grey that any notion of ends justifying the means goes out the window...especially considering the futility those means wrought. I always find it effective when such an ugly story is photographed so beautifully. Here it creates that stark contrast between light and dark. It's like a lightbulb on a string swaying, and casting light on both sides.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 30 Jun 2014
80
73rd
While I greatly admire the archetypical Korean grit, culminating in some masterfully directed scenes, the first half was a drag. The film lacks the raw power its underlying themes are suggesting which made it hard for me to get involved with its characters. A shame.
Rated 30 Jun 2014
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 28 Feb 2014
91
91st
Possible the best police procedural ever made.
Rated 28 Feb 2014
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 14 Oct 2013
75
82nd
The comedic elements in the first half really distracted me, but this is an involving and tense film overall raising some complex moral and philosophical questions. I'm impressed.
Rated 14 Oct 2013

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