Completed the 2011 film, “Unbowed” last night. Based on a true story of a professor who aimed a crossbow at a judge due to his frustration with the corrupt judicial system. Very good courtroom drama.
Definitely. Let’s hope Yeo Jin Goo acts as long as Ahn Sung Ki has and leaves a huge legacy as long as he has. 1987 is looking good and I am looking forward to it’s release next month.
The director of this film, Jung Ji Young, and Ahn Sung Ki go way back since the early 90’s and I believe this was Jung JI Young’s comeback after 13 years. In fact, several of the actors in this movie go way back with him like Lee Kyung Young. It’s surprising how well made both this and “National Security” were since the film industry changed so much since.
I’m so looking forward to 1987! Powerful historic incident that will never get old.
Yeo Jin-goo has a bright future in Chungmuro for someone so young. I wish he’d do more films and less dramas.
I’m loving the Ha Jung-woo reunion with Kim Yoon-seok. It reminds me of when they were working together in “The Chaser.”
Is Jung Ji-young retired? I’m not that familiar with him cause I’m still a newbie lol. I’ve only seen 2 of his films.
It’s telling that Jang Joon Hwan worked with Yeo Jin Goo again after Hwayi for 1987. He will go far in Chungmuro. I haven’t watched his recent dramas but I heard they weren’t too good. At least he made some good connections in Chungmuro.
Jung Ji Young is currently in pre-production for a movie called, Goblin. I believe he offered Kim Nam Gil the role. It’s a historical film. Dramabeans covered it earlier this year although I haven’t heard from it since. He’s still working but I think there was a period between 1998-2011 where he didn’t make films. I watched a documentary that he was involved with and he kind of hinted that it was due to investors not wanting to invest in his films unless he compromised with his films. It’s what happened to a lot of the veteran directors who refused to give in as the 2000’s came in and investment methods changed. Also, his films are pretty politically charged to the left so he was probably also on that blacklist that surfaced several months ago.
For films about a historic event, have you seen the 1996 film, “A Petal” by Jang Sun Woo? It’s about the Gwangju Massacre and the traumatic effects it has on a 15-year-old girl who survived it. The movie is an absolutely crazy depiction of the event and the psychological damage it leaves. I recommend it but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s on the Korean Film Archive YouTube channel.
I watched "May 18" but a "A Petal" is on my watch list. I'm waiting to watch it when my heart can take it. I read some old reviews and that's about it.
I do prefer "A Taxi Driver" to "May 18" though but "A Petal" still top the other two among the critics.
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dopefish
November 23, 2017 at 9:31 PM
Completed the 2011 film, “Unbowed” last night. Based on a true story of a professor who aimed a crossbow at a judge due to his frustration with the corrupt judicial system. Very good courtroom drama.
kiara
November 24, 2017 at 6:05 AM
Great movie and my first time watching Ahn Sung-ki. I became an instant fan.
Impressive career for a child actor. This could be Yeo Jin-goo in 40+ years.
dopefish
November 24, 2017 at 9:31 PM
Definitely. Let’s hope Yeo Jin Goo acts as long as Ahn Sung Ki has and leaves a huge legacy as long as he has. 1987 is looking good and I am looking forward to it’s release next month.
The director of this film, Jung Ji Young, and Ahn Sung Ki go way back since the early 90’s and I believe this was Jung JI Young’s comeback after 13 years. In fact, several of the actors in this movie go way back with him like Lee Kyung Young. It’s surprising how well made both this and “National Security” were since the film industry changed so much since.
kiara
November 24, 2017 at 10:41 PM
I’m so looking forward to 1987! Powerful historic incident that will never get old.
Yeo Jin-goo has a bright future in Chungmuro for someone so young. I wish he’d do more films and less dramas.
I’m loving the Ha Jung-woo reunion with Kim Yoon-seok. It reminds me of when they were working together in “The Chaser.”
Is Jung Ji-young retired? I’m not that familiar with him cause I’m still a newbie lol. I’ve only seen 2 of his films.
dopefish
November 25, 2017 at 12:37 AM
It’s telling that Jang Joon Hwan worked with Yeo Jin Goo again after Hwayi for 1987. He will go far in Chungmuro. I haven’t watched his recent dramas but I heard they weren’t too good. At least he made some good connections in Chungmuro.
Jung Ji Young is currently in pre-production for a movie called, Goblin. I believe he offered Kim Nam Gil the role. It’s a historical film. Dramabeans covered it earlier this year although I haven’t heard from it since. He’s still working but I think there was a period between 1998-2011 where he didn’t make films. I watched a documentary that he was involved with and he kind of hinted that it was due to investors not wanting to invest in his films unless he compromised with his films. It’s what happened to a lot of the veteran directors who refused to give in as the 2000’s came in and investment methods changed. Also, his films are pretty politically charged to the left so he was probably also on that blacklist that surfaced several months ago.
For films about a historic event, have you seen the 1996 film, “A Petal” by Jang Sun Woo? It’s about the Gwangju Massacre and the traumatic effects it has on a 15-year-old girl who survived it. The movie is an absolutely crazy depiction of the event and the psychological damage it leaves. I recommend it but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s on the Korean Film Archive YouTube channel.
kiara
November 25, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for the extra info on Jung Ji-young <3.
I watched "May 18" but a "A Petal" is on my watch list. I'm waiting to watch it when my heart can take it. I read some old reviews and that's about it.
I do prefer "A Taxi Driver" to "May 18" though but "A Petal" still top the other two among the critics.