A few years ago South Korea was making the best films in the world. Sharp, stylish, funny, clever and bright. Overflowing with new ideas and great acting. They made the best romantic films. Sadly good things don't last, I've not seen something great for ages but I have now.
Coming from a director with the pedigree of Kim Ji-Woon(A tale of Two Sisters, A Bittersweet Life, The Foul King) and starring Song Kang-Ho (The Host, JSU, Memories of Murder, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance), Lee Byung-Hun(A Bittersweet Life, JSU) and Jung Woo-Sung (Musa The Warrior, A Moment to Remember)greatnes was always to be hoped for.
The plot? Erm, there's a map, there's a treasure. There are gangs, bounty hunters, The Japanese Army, Korean Freedom Fighters and God knows who else after it. Chaos and madness ensue. Its kind of a mix between adventure and western. Its absolutely nuts. It's ace. There are some lovely clever moments, great shots and some nice deaths. A great way to spend an evening.
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