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eaglerabbit89 t1_je5kcwg wrote

The Wailing is one of the best horror movies in recent years. Looking forward to his new movie.

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jacomanche t1_je5mlnt wrote

Originally meant to be a collaboration between Na Hong Jin and Alfonso Cuaron but didn't happen. Surprised to see Hollywood actors casted since the movie is meant to take place in a small Korean country town

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ssambapbap t1_je5tz20 wrote

Na Hong Jin is one of the GOATs. The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, and The Wailing is one of the best three-movie runs ever by a director. Looking forward to this!

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Metal64Game t1_je5vzv5 wrote

Na Hong-Jin is a fucking genius. Absolute auteur. A masterclass in filmmaking.

yes i know this sounds like movie circlejerk sarcasm, but its not.

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Mainlandempire t1_je5wbz0 wrote

I'm down for more horror

Don't know why he wants to inject americans into a movie that takes place in a small korean town

This hollywood celebrity worship is just, you don't need it, as very clearly evidenced by the success of korean media even as hollywood tries it's hardest to emasculate asian men day in day out

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bone-in_donuts t1_je5wtrf wrote

The Wailing is great, although I think The Chaser is even better. Goddamn Korea has the best thrillers.

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CircusOfBlood t1_je5wy2w wrote

Replying to Mainlandempire (#2,453,744)

I'm not sure if it's the same in Korea. But I know in China. The majority of people want to see the American movie stars more than their own. So they like it when a movie is centered in their country but has a big Hollywood star in it

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Mainlandempire t1_je5xa79 wrote

Replying to CircusOfBlood (#2,453,839)

> The majority of people want to see the American movie stars more than their own

No they don't, I have no idea what you're talking about

I know chinese movies are obsessed with white male hollywood stars because the chinese boomers responsible for all those crappy movies worship white men and think their path to soft power is to just have white men in it because they grew up poor and spent their lives making chinese knock off crap for white people so the inferiority complex is baked into their bones and unlike in less authoritarian countries nobody can tell these out of touch boomers no, but that has nothing to do with what chinese people actually want which is very clearly evidenced by how poorly all these movies do

So I have no idea why you just tried to lie about chinese people wanting to see american movie stars more than their own, a huge chunk of china's entertainment industry is literally just chinese idols in things, which is another reason china produces so many garbage tv shows

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CircusOfBlood t1_je5yaki wrote

This automatically becomes one of my top projects to watch out for

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cantox t1_je5z44x wrote

Finally some good news on this sub

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Calhalen t1_je62xol wrote

Loved the Wailing so goddamn much, stands head and shoulders above most modern horror movies. It immerses you so deep into the atmosphere in the first act then just fucks you up for the rest of the story. Goes from detective movie to zombie thriller to possession, and the end still sticks with me. Watch it if you haven’t yet!

Also the Medium is really good, he produced it and co-wrote it. Same kinda vibes, not quite as good but still really memorable. A bit more bleak and intense

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Sleepy_Azathoth t1_je6k9mn wrote

You had me at The Wailing director.

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Chaser, Yellow Sea, the Medium (written by him, not directed); He's a great storyteller.

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schmag t1_je6rkph wrote

Replying to eaglerabbit89 (#2,451,304)

I thought it was good, but there were things just didn't jive with me.

but I felt the detective had to do several things that to me seems out of character for the story to continue, mostly that the detective would pursue this individual alone, especially after what he in the camp the first time...

even "back in the day" in the US the detective would not have been alone. I believe there were a few other instances like that...

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Recover20 t1_je6xh13 wrote

I'm dubious about this, most of the time it has not served the South Korean Directors well to make Hollywood movies. It sucks how under utilised actors like Lee Byung-Hun are in Hollywood productions. I feel like it's always the autuers worst work. (even if it is still somewhat decent)

e.g.

Kim Jee-Woon with The Last Stand

Park Chan-Wook with Stoker

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SB858 t1_je6yyop wrote

Jung Ho-Yeon from Squid Game (067) has also joined the cast apparently

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bad_hero_ken t1_je730sa wrote

Recently Na Hong Jin released a stylish action short, filmed entirely on a phone. It's called 'Faith'. Cool shit.

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OnePieceAce t1_je78ciq wrote

So glad Fassbender is back. Imo a top 3 actor from the 2010s dude is so good

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griffmeister t1_je7b81d wrote

Replying to the_bollo (#2,464,288)

He pinched it between his index finger and thumb but not like the way you would pinch and smoke a joint, with the rest of your fingers facing forward. He held it with the rest of his fingers facing the other way, towards his mouth, like as if you were applying lipstick. Hope that makes sense haha

Nothing special per se, just a unique characteristic I found amusing.

EDIT: Took a screenshot

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TheKramer89 t1_je7camg wrote

I wish The Chaser was more readily available on bluray…

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peter095837 t1_je7goli wrote

I look forward to seeing it. I like Na Hong-Jin as The Wailing and The Chaser are pretty good.

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Jameszhang73 t1_je7ibom wrote

Na Hong-Jin looks like Steven Yeun wearing a fake disguise

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Athlete-Extreme t1_je7lvgv wrote

Replying to eaglerabbit89 (#2,451,304)

I think about this film so often since it released. I had so many theatrical culture shock moments the first watch; some moments in select scenes were funny when they should’ve been more serious like the lightning strike(?) and other scenes or moments it was vice versa. Regardless the Korean film industry may be the greatest story tellers atm.

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emielaen77 t1_je7oh8j wrote

I guess they’ll be the English speaking couple wrapped up in the mystery?

The Chaser and The Wailing are so damn brutal and crazy. This should be dope.

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Vatican87 t1_je7vgz0 wrote

The Wailing was amazing, one of my top 10. This won’t disappoint.

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No-Bumblebee4615 t1_je7zrrx wrote

Replying to Metal64Game (#2,453,678)

I don’t know, aside from The Wailing, his films aren’t really knock outs. The first 45 minutes of The Chaser is as good as Oldboy and I Saw the Devil, but it meanders like crazy in the second half.

The Yellow Sea starts off well too, but once the story gets going, I lose interest.

The Wailing is pretty fantastic though.

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No-Bumblebee4615 t1_je83dv0 wrote

Replying to Metal64Game (#2,469,824)

That’s true, I guess my issue is mainly with the second act. For a good portion of the film we follow the lead character as he searches for a woman who we believe to be dead, while the killer is in police custody. For a thriller, there’s just no tension in this set up.

If they revealed that she was alive earlier and made it clear that the killer would be released by a certain time, we would have been more invested in the lead character’s search.

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magicalfolk t1_je8eglq wrote

This will be a must watch for me. Love all three 💜

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DelboyLindo t1_je9a98r wrote

Replying to JustStrolling_ (#2,479,007)

That was over 15 years ago, doubt there’ll be a remake now. Just makes me laugh how eager they were to slap that quote on the poster trying to cash in on the success of Infernal Affairs/The Departed and it never fucking happened. Old Boy remake was soooo bad, unwatchable bad, Charltoy Copley doing that weird whiny voice.

Cheers for the compliment, it’s a combination of my two favourite things,Delroy Lindo & Delboy Trotter. And also Snake Plissken username was taken.

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MRintheKEYS t1_je9ce4r wrote

Still waiting for Kung Fury 2 Fassbender…..

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colbydc5 t1_jea0oti wrote

Replying to Nldngooner (#2,461,689)

I remember watching The Chaser prior to it’s wide release at the Busan International Film Festival and Na along with the leads all came out afterwards to do a Q&A session. I got to speak with him briefly and unfortunately the translator misunderstood what I asked but he still gave very thoughtful responses and it was a really cool moment to share that space with the man who made this film and a very excited audience. It was also disturbing watching an actor portray a serial killer so well and then walk out onto the front of the theater 20 feet in front of you. Gave me chills.

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BeginningAppeal8599 t1_jea5c06 wrote

Replying to schmag (#2,460,057)

That happens a lot even in Hollywood films and non English language shows. They can't create tension with a SWAT team or a pack of police officers so they always choose to have one character flying solo and being too brave.

It's plausible for some of these small towns that it could happen but it's a trope that will never change in horrors and thrillers

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rhoades2rocky43 t1_jea5gea wrote

The Wailing is one of the best horror movies I have ever seen and I still can't stop thinking about it. It's a movie that I was so bothered by, still have nightmares because of it but I can't stop watching it because it's just that fucking good. I'm so excited for this.

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BeginningAppeal8599 t1_jea643h wrote

Replying to Recover20 (#2,461,399)

I was just about to say this. They usually get worldwide success with authentic local language films and shows that don't try so many other languages like English but still think including American actors and English language scenes is necessary for global success.

I have the same problem even with Europeans such as German and Norwegian filmmakers who don't realize how awkward it is when they force in English scenes. The delivery is usually not right and doesn't feel as smooth as when they use the language they're comfortable with.

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schmag t1_jeac2pb wrote

Replying to BeginningAppeal8599 (#2,487,047)

I agree, I didn't find it necessarily a deal breaker, and I liked the story.

but those couple of parts... I remember thinking to myself "yeah, OK, sure, he is going to just go back there alone"

but I thought similar as you, maybe that's how a small Korean village operates. and really most all horror requires you to "suspend some disbelief".

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wilyacalmdown t1_jeb0f61 wrote

Replying to davej999 (#2,488,825)

Yeah, I mentioned that he's great... but his latest movies haven't been... nothing wrong with his performances in those film. These are the films he has been in in the last 7 years

Dark Phoenix = rubbish

The Snowman = rubbish

Alien Covenant = ok

Song to Song = ok

Assassins creed = rubbish

Trespass Against us = didn't see but has 5.7 on IMDB

The light between oceans = good

X-men Apocalypse = I thought it was alright anyways

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