The movie "Sympathy
for Lady Vengeance" is one you have to watch at least twice to
catch everything. A lot of the clues are visual, so try not to focus
on the subtitles the second time.
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This is the third in the vengeance trilogy. It has the best production
values and is the most thought provoking. There is a commentary by
an American film critic on the DVD, which explains some of the ideas,
but you can figure them out on the second viewing.
Like Park Chan-wook's other two vengeance movies, there is plenty of
graphic violence and "sex," but at least this one doesn't
have incest. The violence has a purpose, and you don't like blood,
you shouldn't
watch the movie.
focus
The vengeance movies and most modern South Korean movies have a gritty
feel. Don't expect the actors to be gorgeous. Lee
Yeong-ae is a hottie
in real life, but not it the movie. The movie is artistic but not
in a slow, lame way.
If you are a fan of the 70s Japanese exploitation movies like "Lady
Snowbird," you'll like this movie. It operates on a much
higher level, but it
has the same vengeance theme.
I recommend this DVD because it is highly rewatchable, and it rocks.
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