After enjoying last year's 'Parasite' I thought I'd explore more of Bong Joon Ho's movies. 'Salinui chueok' or 'Memories of Murder' was a natural choice for me to watch as I enjoy crime dramas and, from my experience at least, the standard of Korean films in this genre is very high.
This is a well made, deep and engaging drama film with some very funny moments, which I certainly wasn't expecting. As with any decent murder mystery, it has plenty of unpredictable twists and turns and keeps you guessing throughout. The storyline is realistic and the strong acting and well-developed characters only add to the realism. It is another impressive piece of Korean cinema.
My only gripe, and unfortunately it is a big one, is the film's ending. I'm not a fan of 'open' endings in general - after spending over two hours watching something, I want closure. But for a crime film like this involving a murder investigation to offer no explanation is especially frustrating. Even if the ending is well-executed, personally I wanted some closure to the story.
This is a well made, deep and engaging drama film with some very funny moments, which I certainly wasn't expecting. As with any decent murder mystery, it has plenty of unpredictable twists and turns and keeps you guessing throughout. The storyline is realistic and the strong acting and well-developed characters only add to the realism. It is another impressive piece of Korean cinema.
My only gripe, and unfortunately it is a big one, is the film's ending. I'm not a fan of 'open' endings in general - after spending over two hours watching something, I want closure. But for a crime film like this involving a murder investigation to offer no explanation is especially frustrating. Even if the ending is well-executed, personally I wanted some closure to the story.