If you liked Oldboy, you'll like this film.
I hated Oldboy, if that's any indicator of how I felt about The Man From Nowhere. I think some of the Korean directors are going for distinction in the "Cruelest of Asians" category, judging from the content of many recent films from Korea. And frankly, I worry about sharing the planet with the people who have given this movie rave reviews and high rating numbers.
This film is excessively violent and graphic, and I just could not watch the final moments. I'm already concerned that some of the images might stick unwanted in my memory.
That said, the lead actor, Bin Won (who was brilliant in Tae Guk Gi in 2004) and the little girl who played Some turned in awesome performances. Where do they find these brilliant children? This little scamp will tear your heart out, just as she did for her neighbor in the film.
I think what really bothers me about films like this is that threatening to commit the kind of cruelties they carry out here would be sufficient. Instead, nothing is left to the imagination, which is frightening enough. It's all played out in very gory fashion.
Just want to warn you, if you're a lover and not a sadistic fighter.
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Originally Posted by Mick
but made you look anyway 
