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Oldboy (2004)

Oldboy (2004)
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South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook directed this violent and offbeat story of punishment and vengeance. Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is a husband and father whose reputation for womanizing is well known. One day, for reasons he doesn't understand, Oh Dae-su finds himself locked up in a prison cell, with no idea of what his crime was or whom his jailers may be. With a small television as his only link to the outside world and a daily ration of fried dumplings as his only sustenance, Oh Dae-su struggles to keep his mind and body intact, but when he learns through a news report that his wife has been killed, he begins a long and difficult project of digging an escape tunnel with a pair of chopsticks. Before he can finish -- and after 15 years behind bars -- Oh Dae-su is released, with as little explanation as when he was locked up, and he's soon given a wad of money and a cellular phone by a bum on the street. Emotionally stunted but physically strong after 15 years in jail, Oh Dae-su struggles to unravel the secret of who is responsible for locking him up, what happened to his wife and daughter, and how to best get revenge against his captors. Oldeuboi was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and won the coveted Grand Prix. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Choi Min-Sik, Gang Hye-jeong, (more)
Director(s):
Park Chan-wook
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Oldboy

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook directed this violent and offbeat story of punishment and vengeance. Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is a husband and father whose reputation for womanizing is well known. One day, for reasons he doesn't understand, Oh Dae-su finds himself locked up in a prison cell, with no idea of what his crime was or whom his jailers may be. With a small television as his only link to the outside world and a daily ration of fried dumplings as his only sustenance, Oh Dae-su struggles to keep his mind and body intact, but when he learns through a news report that his wife has been killed, he begins a long and difficult project of digging an escape tunnel with a pair of chopsticks. Before he can finish -- and after 15 years behind bars -- Oh Dae-su is released, with as little explanation as when he was locked up, and he's soon given a wad of money and a cellular phone by a bum on the street. Emotionally stunted but physically strong after 15 years in jail, Oh Dae-su struggles to unravel the secret of who is responsible for locking him up, what happened to his wife and daughter, and how to best get revenge against his captors. Oldeuboi was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival and won the coveted Grand Prix. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
120 mins

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Director(s):
Park Chan-wook
Writer(s):
Hwang Jo-yun, Lim Jun-hyeong, Park Chan-wook
Producer(s):
Kim Dong-ju
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content, Graphic Violence)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Oldboy Awards:
  • 2003 - Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best Actor
  • 2003 - Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best Director
  • 2003 - Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best Actress
  • 2004 - Cannes Film Festival - Grand Prix
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Allan L.

    This movie is well put together. Just brilliant. I've never seen psychology used to this extent. Can you imagine being confined in a small room with a painting, t.v, bathtub, bed, and some notebooks for 15 years? Yeah it could do some serious damage. The main character is out for vengeance, seeking who confined him for so long. This is the best movie out of park chan-wook's "Vengeance Trilogy".

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    Andrew G.

    In the modern age of cinema, Hollywood has realized any movie can be a success if it opens up on a Friday night and has a big enough marketing campaign. It can be hard to find a good picture these days, is what I mean, and those searching should rent Oldboy. Challenging, violent, but above all smart, it is the perfect remedy for those tired of Hollywood explosions.

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    Andrew R.

    Good revenge film, currently watching others by Park Chan-Wook ("Sympathy For Lady Vengeance", "Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance"). The others in the trilogy don't really play out as well as "Oldboy", but if you're trying to make a choice on which to watch, this one is the best of the three.

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