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Lady Vengeance
Subtitled In: English |
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The film has a different feel to the others,portraying revenge in a different light.In a way very innocent,almost less passsionate. Unlike Oldboy the film has little mystery,little intrigue. The story is simple,Geum-ja Lee seeks vengeance on the man who put her in prison. As the story unfolds we slowly are revealed more & more as to why & how she has been incarcerated.
The film excels with great acting & strong narration.It's artistic tallent is affluent & adds a great deal to the film. The finale & prison scenes excel ,standing out as favourites.
The problem with the film is that it doesn't quite live up to the other 2 film's standards. It feels that a little more was needed story wise. It's demise was the fact it was the finish to two brilliant films. The fact that Min-sik Choi makes a 'cameo' apperance along with Ji-tae Yu gives it the feeling of a 'tribute film'. Regardless they both play their parts well, but it's a constant reminder of how much Oldboy felt.
As a 'standalone film' this excels far above the rest,especially over half the popcorn flicks Hollywood churn out yearly.A jem not to be missed,just didn't deliver as gloriously as it's predecessors did.