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Originally Posted by StrayBullet
With the 161st pick, in the CP Movie Draft, StrayBullet selects Oldboy
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I love this movie. It was either this one or
City Of God for my foreign slot, and I was strongly considering taking this one later on as a wildcard if it was still available.
For all its flaws, it's a triumphant display of filmmaking. It's part B-movie, part John Woo, and part Greek tragedy. With a healthy dose of bloody gore and expert camera work. Lots of memorable scenes, an original and intriguing premise, and it pulsates with life.
It won the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes the year Tarantino headed the jury committee, so it comes Quentin approved, and after you've seen it, it's easy to see why.
Nice pick!