Movie No. 164 (2013): I SAW THE DEVIL
I Saw The Devil (2010)
Director: Ji-Woon Kim
Cast: Byung-hun Lee, Min-sik Choi
In Korean, with English subtitles
The film's story is "ugly." The film, however, is not bad. In fact (in my opinion) the film is among the best in its genre. It follows the disturbing "cat-and-mouse game" between a serial killer and a secret agent after the secret agent's fiancee, the daughter of a retired high-ranking police officer, fell prey to the murderous hands of the killer. In this film, the line between good and evil blurs. The hunter becomes the hunted; the hunted becomes the hunter. Even the idea of revenge is not clear.
Director: Ji-Woon Kim
Cast: Byung-hun Lee, Min-sik Choi
In Korean, with English subtitles
The film's story is "ugly." The film, however, is not bad. In fact (in my opinion) the film is among the best in its genre. It follows the disturbing "cat-and-mouse game" between a serial killer and a secret agent after the secret agent's fiancee, the daughter of a retired high-ranking police officer, fell prey to the murderous hands of the killer. In this film, the line between good and evil blurs. The hunter becomes the hunted; the hunted becomes the hunter. Even the idea of revenge is not clear.
Despite the gut-wrenching acts of violence and gore shown in a lot of scenes, the film still manages to be decent. The script is something to be respected. The editing, particularly in the later part, is unforgettable. The conclusion is stunning.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: September 2, 2013
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