 This film has divided viewers. Reviews have been either scathing, or glowing. I'm in the radioactive camp.
From the opening scene, you know that this is a special experience. The cinematography is breathtaking. (The 3-disc Korean edition even has an audio track featuring only music and foley...basically everything but the dialogue.) The story may not be the most complex, but really, this is an aural and visual experience. I found myself wanting to rewind scenes, but then not wanting to halt the experience. Costumes, colours, rhythm.....this is the ultimate visual film experience. The soundtrack is superb, and adds another layer to every scene.
Buy an edition with DTS, plug in a subwoofer, hold on and enjoy the ride.
Recommended. If you like it, you will be planning a revisit soon. |