Year: 2010
Plot: "When his fiancee becomes the latest victim of a killer, a secret agent blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge."
I actually watched this a bit ago so I can't be completely in depth. I ranked this on Criticker on July 4th, so yeah, a bit ago. I am not sure why it took me so long to write the review. I originally wanted to watch this movie for Byung-hun, and if you have watched a few of his movies I am sure you can see why I would watch it for him. Anyway, I did watch it again around Thanksgiving, but I still didn't get around to this post. The people I watched it with also felt it was a great movie. That is of course coming from people who don't like subtitle movies and are addicted to online poker. This movie had them paying attention and struggling with keeping up with their games.
I think the greatest point of this movie is the idea of revenge. There are many movies and things that focus on revenge and how it can lead to bad results, but I think this is the best version of the same idea I have seen. The biggest question this movie poses, is what does revenge get you. The main character acts against the killer in a way that is quite fun to watch as an avid horror fan. He toys with him and gives him a little piece of what he did to others.
The thing is, he walks a fine line between exacting justice and turning into something without feeling. This is the part that really stuck with me, even after it being awhile since I watched it. I am not sure that I have seen a movie that has been able to really show the main character where we are unsure where to place him. Has he crossed the line, or is he in the right? Of course this also has to do with the killer. If he hadn't been the way he was, it would have been far easier to judge the main character. The actions of both the killer and the main character really make this movie something that isn't easy to forget.
It isn't hard to understand, I really do highly suggest this movie. It is a little graphic and such, so it is not the best movie for very squeamish. It definitely wouldn't be the best for my sister, who has even found issues just watching the TV show Supernatural (btw love love love it). Still, if you aren't completely put off by a little gore and such, this movie is absolutely awesome. I still will likely try to talk my sister into watching it. I just won't tell her about the fun stuff. n.n
