The City of Violence (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Jeong Du-hong, Lee Beom-su, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ryu Seung-wan, Ryoo Seung-wan, (more
- Category:
- Action / Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful Great action film with some great characters and dialouge that dosn't get lost in the translation. The dubbing is actually pretty good and didn't take me out of the film like bad dubbing can. ... Read More Great action film with some great characters and dialouge that dosn't get lost in the translation. The dubbing is actually pretty good and didn't take me out of the film like bad dubbing can. Anyway I freaking love this movie. It is just so much fun. So action packed. It borrows a lot of ideas from films like Kill Bill...but then again since Kill Bill borrows from so many movies that came before I don't think that's much of a knock. Just one of the most fun times I've had watching a film this year. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful This was a very good film, mainly because it was derivative of so many other great movies. It could easily be considered a Korean spin-off from the "Kill Bill" movies. The acting was very good, ... Read More This was a very good film, mainly because it was derivative of so many other great movies. It could easily be considered a Korean spin-off from the "Kill Bill" movies. The acting was very good, considering the two main characters were played by the director and the fight choreographer. The directing, cinematography and sound were excellent. The soundtrack was reminiscent of spaghetti westerns. The action sequences were creative, fast and brutal. The only negatives were that the story was a bit weak and the bad guys weren't as tough as you would expect. The DTS audio option provided excellent sound and made good, but infrequent use of surround sound. As for extras, on Disc 1, there's a "View the Film with Commentary by Director and Star Ryoo Seung-Wan", a "Trailer Gallery" containing three trailers for the movie and a "Blooper Reel" (2:44 min). On Disc 2, there are thirteen features (3:32:42 hours), where the two main characters talk endlessly about the action. Definitely recommended. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful I was probably having higher expectations for this movie than I should have because they say its violent. Sure it gets there eventually, but it is boring at far too many points. The direction of the movie gets confusing a bit as well. The reason it gets more than 3 stars from me is because when they do get into the action, its done, and done very stylishly too. I'll give it that much.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful JUST LIKE W/ DRAGONS WAR, WHY CAN'T THE DIRECTORS SPEND BETTER MONEY ON HIRING BETTER FILM EDITORS. EDITING IS JUST AWEFUL HERE, KEPT JUMPING FROM SCENE TO SCENE, FIGHT SCENES WERE MESSY AND ... Read More JUST LIKE W/ DRAGONS WAR, WHY CAN'T THE DIRECTORS SPEND BETTER MONEY ON HIRING BETTER FILM EDITORS. EDITING IS JUST AWEFUL HERE, KEPT JUMPING FROM SCENE TO SCENE, FIGHT SCENES WERE MESSY AND SOMEWHAT CARTOONISH. LOST INTEREST 1/2 WAY THROUGH OR EARLIER, THEN COULDN'T BARE IT MUCH LONGER & TURNED IT OFF. ANOTHER KOREAN ACTION/DRAMA MOVIE IS FAR BETTER TITLED "FRIENDS." WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, ALSO CHECK OUT "TAEGUKGI" OR "BROTHERHOOD OF WAR," "A BITTERSWEET LIFE" IS ALSO WORTH WATCHING. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful THIS MOVIE WAS REALLY ACTION PACKED. IF YOU SWITCH TO ENGLISH
IT MAKES IT FUNNIER. THE LIPS MATCH THE WORDS :) IT IS
ENJOYABLE AND THE FIGHTS ARE AWESOME!!! IF YOU LIKE
MARTIAL ARTS YOU'LL LOVE ... Read More THIS MOVIE WAS REALLY ACTION PACKED. IF YOU SWITCH TO ENGLISH
IT MAKES IT FUNNIER. THE LIPS MATCH THE WORDS :) IT IS
ENJOYABLE AND THE FIGHTS ARE AWESOME!!! IF YOU LIKE
MARTIAL ARTS YOU'LL LOVE THIS FILM. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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