Great film
Started to watch because it was listed as a foreign comedy. It is definitely foreign. Comedic at times. Dark at others. Great flick on multiple levels with interesting values and morals.
A poignant satire of the underclass in modern Korea
The movie is a nice vignette of the underclass in modern Korea who may not have the education or the wealth of the modernized S. Koreans. The movie shows an interesting interplay between criminal elements and the legal/police establishment through the eyes and experiences of a high school drop out. The acting by Jung woo-sung, the main character is quite impressive and it is very different from the roles that he has played in other famous Korean films. It shows the versatility of Jun Woo Sung's acting abilities and roles that he can play. If you have experience living in S. Korea, this film will be much enjoyed. The only problem is that the translation of the subtitles are a bit off and so if one does not understand Korean, some of the nuances will be lost.
Korean films have heart
I wish Hollywood would make movies like the Korean movies I am so glad to watch here at Amazon. There's something more real, heartfelt, and believable about these movies, and they don't rely on CGI and other special effects. The English translators made some big mistakes in this movie, but otherwise it's engaging, well-acted, and has some serious themes. Yay for Korean cinema.
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