Krazy Koreans

This is my personal opinion. But, I believe everyone has a different taste and preference. So, it entirely depends on you whether you take my opinion seriously or not.

Some Korean films I'd recommend are as follows ;

1. Chanwook Park's two films based on the theme of revenge.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. & Oldboy.
You may have heard of oldboy since it won the Grand Jury's prize at Cannes film festival. Though two films are brilliant and stylish in every sense, while the former is very dry and minimalist, the latter is not. I would like you to watch Oldboy first.(Personally, I believe that both are more than enjoyable.)

2. Oasis
This is a film about love between a three time ex-prisoner and a cebral palsy. the film is very bitter but also very powerful making us think what the true love is. I cannot explain it well enough to intrigue you. But, please have a look at some comments on the film. You will soon find that the film is worth watching.

3. My sassy girl
This film has been very popular not only in Korea but also in Hongkong, Singapore, China and many other Asian countries. Also the remake right was bought by an Hollywood film making company.

I briefly listed some films I would like to recommend. I did not go into the detailed plot summary. I listed the aforementioned films because they are quite likely to reach everyone's minds beyond where they live, what they do ....

However, if you are still interested in Korean films after watching them, I would like to recommend some others

Il Mare (aka. Siworae, Korean title) : remake right also bought by Hollywood
JSA (aka. Joint Security Area)
Memories of Murder
Take care of my cat (This may be boring to many western cinema-goers... but I really loved it)
Kideok Kim's films (e.g. spring, summer, autumn, winter and spring, the isle, samaria and unknown address.... Kim has been in the centre of controversy so you may not like his films. But it has to be admitted that he's one of the favourites by many European film reviewers.)

that's enough, I suppose.
Hope you'll enjoy Korean films. I'll answer any of your questions if you email me. Happy Christmas.

In order of best to worst in my oppinion (That I've seen)

1) My Sassy Girl
2) Friend (Chingoo)
3) The Way Home
4) ...ing
5) Champion
6) Windstruck
7) Save the green planet
8) Oldboy
9) Mr. Handy

A Couple that I've heard are good are "Failan", "Tae Guk Ki", and "A Tale of Two Sisters"

It seems to me that the best Korean movies are drama's/tear jerkers - though occasionally they'll throw in a good horror

spring, summer, fall, winter and summer
a tale of two sisters

both definitely worth checking out

Birdy num num

Best Korean films i've seen

1) Oldboy
2) My Sassy Girl
3) A Tale Of Two Sisters
4) Marathon (aka Running Boy)
5) Save The Green Planet
6) Il Mare
7) Windstruck
8) Failan
9) Memories of Murder
10) Taegugki

Check it out.
'Spirit of jeet keun do'
It's not just stupid Kung-fu movie.
Great satire of society and power.

Add Arahan and Samaria to the list as well.

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You should really see the Korean movie 3-Iron. It's less zany than Save the Green Planet, but the tone is similar. Basically it's about two lovers who break into houses while the owners are out of town. They don't steal anything, they just sleep there for a few days, tidy up a bit, then go on to the next house. Meanwhile, an evil businessman guy is after them and they're fleeing from the law. No words are exchanged between the two main characters--most of the story is told through images.