Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted September 2, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2012 This new Korean movie is up for release soon, and looks like it has a lot of potential. The story of a hitman who quits his job for a girl, only to find himself being hunted down by his former employers has shades of 'A Bittersweet Life', as does the trailer with a suit wearing So Ji-sub (the gangster from 'Rough Cut') looking smooth and dangerous, but what got my attention was some cool looking action scenes complimented by some very nice camera work. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the reviews once this hits the screens, check out the trailer below - VYCqmTJ8E3U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted September 2, 2012 Member Share Posted September 2, 2012 Okay, cool! This looks like there's a bit of MA in it, so I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted January 16, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2013 The Korean DVD has been announced for January 29th... - http://www.yesasia.com/global/a-company-man-dvd-2-disc-first-press-limited-edition-korea-version/1032244637-0-0-0-en/info.html I was almost going to go for a blind buy based on the trailer, but looking around at the few English language reviews that have popped up, maybe I'll give it a miss...this one is fairly typical...a shame! http://wftrok.com/2012/10/15/a-company-man-%ED%9A%8C%EC%82%AC%EC%9B%90-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ShaOW!linDude Posted January 17, 2013 Member Share Posted January 17, 2013 Based on the review link you posted, it seems that the action is pretty good up until the end and then it just doesn't deliver on everything the film's built up to. Well, at least you found out before you just up and bought a disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted May 1, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted May 1, 2013 Twitch also recently weighed in with their thoughts on this one - http://twitchfilm.com/2013/04/dallas-iff-2013-review-a-company-man-is-a-bittersweet-life-in-a-wanted-world.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted April 11, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2014 I recently weighed in with my thoughts on this one, after it was shown as part of 'Thriller Month' at the Korean Culture Office's weekly movie screenings here in Sydney. Check out my review here - http://koreanfilmfestivalinaustralia.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/review-company-man-2012.html?m=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted April 12, 2014 Administrator Share Posted April 12, 2014 Another great review! I agreed with you on most everything, but I seemed to enjoy it more. Despite it's preposterous coincidence, I found the idea and execution of it to be charming. I lent my Blu-ray of it to my son and I'm waiting to hear if he enjoys it. He's taken a real liking to Korean cinema, and I don't want to give him all the best ones up front and spoil him. So far OLDBOY and A BITTERSWEET LIFE seem to be his favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member JackieRome Posted July 13, 2020 Member Share Posted July 13, 2020 I have reviewed A Company Man and apart from a few hand-to-hand fight scenes, it is quite commonplace with the usual dynamics for this type of film. However it entertains and is shot very well. He comes a few years before John Wick and it seems the same but with a smaller budget and fewer ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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