Korean movies releases ?

[nicklord1]

Hi here is a list of movies that were released in 2009 and up and coming releases . I am from the uk and korean movies get little exposure but from what i have seen i have loved . I was wondering if any of you have seen these movies and can bring to our attention up and coming movies korean foremost but also other asian movies worthy of a mention.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Korean_films_of_2009

[One Armed Boxer]

Hi Nick

The 2 "must-see" movies off that list are 'Thirst' by Chan-wook Park & 'Mother' by Joon-ho Bong.

The first is a vampire movie, but it's completely the opposite of the likes of 'Twilight', & the second is an excellent murder-mystery suspense drama.

Also worth a look are 'Breathless', 'Marine Boy', 'Missing', 'Chaw' & 'Hauendae'.

I'm also from the UK, if you're close to Liverpool there is a cinema called FACT which often shows Korean movies....I watched 'Sympathy for Mr Vengeance', 'A Bittersweet Life', & 'The Good, The Bad, & The Weird' there...great movies to see on the big screen!

[ToothbrushFu]

A little UK DVD release info for films on that list:

Thirst - 25/01/2010 (Palisades Tartan)
Breathless - 22/03/2010 (Terracotta Media)
Chaw - 04/10/2010 (Optimum)
Haeundae - already released by Optimum as Tidal Wave


BTW some of the films on that list are not Korean.

[nicklord1]

Do you know if slimido will get a uk release and have you seen it

[KUNG FU BOB]

I agree with One-Armed Boxer- THIRST was a great film. The missus and I just watched it.

Don't know about a UK release, but SILMIDIO was excellent. If you look these titles up at HKFLIX.COM, all the available versions will come up, and it tells you what region they're in right in the title. That might be the easiest way too find what you're looking for.

[nicklord1]

as a rule of thumb like to watch before i die but i guess i will have to bite the bullet and buy some of these movies , of course ill consult this forum before i do so

[KUNG FU BOB]

as a rule of thumb like to watch before i die

That's a pretty sensible rule! Sorry, had to fiff on your typo. :wink:

[nicklord1]

LOL i meant try , sorry about that it was just i had slow connection and the words where coming out 5 minutes after i type so i couldnt be bothered to wait and send lol.

Have you seen the movie beat by the way

[One Armed Boxer]

as a rule of thumb like to watch before i die

Ha ha....I think the expression you're after is "try before you buy".

I know Korean titles arn't so readily available in the UK, especially when it come's to new releases, however 'Thirst' & 'Mother' are both worth an investment to buy blind....trust me you will enjoy them!

As long as you have a multi-region DVD player, 'Mother' is already out on Korean DVD (region 3), & 'Thirst' is due to follow in January, although it is already available in the US on region 1 DVD.

[nicklord1]

Cool thanks i am slowly getting through korean movies on my rental list.

I must admit one the big disappointments for me was old boy , maybe i need to watch it again i am not sure ?