I think "Oldboy" was the first flick I ever saw by Chan-wook Park and it turned out to be a good entrance to the realm of Korean movies. Before that, I was particularly fond of Japanese flicks (and still am) but I discovered that Korean flicks have the true potential of delivering that little something something, too.
"Joint Security Area" features much more than classic tension between two worlds (in this case regimes), and, the flick depicts very well the emotions carried by the characters here. Along with some great acting performances, the scenery is really sweet. There are a few of these which are really that something something! To those who expect raw violence of war, keep on looking because you're not going to find it here.
I have nothing really to rant about. The plot is nice and with ease I perceive this original flick to be a piece by Chan-wook Park and with that comes good quality all along. 7/10.
"Joint Security Area" features much more than classic tension between two worlds (in this case regimes), and, the flick depicts very well the emotions carried by the characters here. Along with some great acting performances, the scenery is really sweet. There are a few of these which are really that something something! To those who expect raw violence of war, keep on looking because you're not going to find it here.
I have nothing really to rant about. The plot is nice and with ease I perceive this original flick to be a piece by Chan-wook Park and with that comes good quality all along. 7/10.