Member Mark Pollard Posted May 18, 2008 Member Share Posted May 18, 2008 This film looks interesting. huTN86_MlpA Variety Review: http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/6121/53/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yakuza954 Posted May 18, 2008 Member Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yeah, this is the one I'm waiting for. I haven't been impressed by any Korean films lately and this one looks really promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member GwaiLoMoFo Posted September 3, 2008 Member Share Posted September 3, 2008 This film looks excellent! But the only (legit) version available is the Korean special edition, which only runs @ $40! Hopfully the HK release will come soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted January 17, 2009 Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 One of the best movies to come out in a long time. I enjoyed it to the max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kingofkungfu2002 Posted January 18, 2009 Member Share Posted January 18, 2009 It's out on UK dvd on Feb 2nd. http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=69672 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Cat Posted January 19, 2009 Member Share Posted January 19, 2009 The Chaser is an excellent film. I enjoyed it quite a bit. It reminds me of Public Enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member GwaiLoMoFo Posted January 21, 2009 Member Share Posted January 21, 2009 I wathced this one last nite, and it lived up to all the hype. Great film on all fronts. I agree with the comparisons to Public Enemy, except The Chaser is much darker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kungfu750 Posted January 24, 2009 Member Share Posted January 24, 2009 Superb film Great Korean movie along the lines with Public Enemy The show must go on A dirty carnival A must see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted January 26, 2009 Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 Neo, sure did. =) If I wrote 'best' site, they wouldn't notice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Milkyway Posted July 15, 2009 Member Share Posted July 15, 2009 Got done watching it a bit earlier. This one was very intense, horrific and emotional, perhaps one of few movies of this type that has reached me this deep. Very well done crime thriller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SibTiger33 Posted August 6, 2009 Member Share Posted August 6, 2009 Fantastic movie - although i'm a bit annoyed about a remake being announced soo soon though The best korean film of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bolofan Posted August 6, 2009 Member Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have to agree with everyone, this film was absorbing from start to finish. Excellent film with some standout scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted August 7, 2009 Member Share Posted August 7, 2009 Might watch this based on everyones opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ToothbrushFu Posted August 7, 2009 Member Share Posted August 7, 2009 I was a bit wary about watching this because everyone was giving it such great reviews when it came out, but I have to admit it was very good. Its not Memories of Murder good, but the way its filmed and how the story is structured makes it a lot more interesting than many more conventional modern thrillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted August 10, 2009 Member Share Posted August 10, 2009 Yeh gonna see it soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member buddhawake Posted August 11, 2009 Member Share Posted August 11, 2009 I was a bit wary about watching this because everyone was giving it such great reviews when it came out, but I have to admit it was very good. Its not Memories of Murder good, but the way its filmed and how the story is structured makes it a lot more interesting than many more conventional modern thrillers. I pretty much agree. it wasn't memories of murder that's for sure but it was pretty good. not as good as many are making it to be unless they don't watch a lot of movies but it was still decent enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member LeRolls Posted September 1, 2009 Member Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yeah, not as good as Memories of Murder but definitely good. I'm glad to have it in my collection and the friends I've shown it too have all liked it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted September 1, 2009 Administrator Share Posted September 1, 2009 Yeah, not as good as Memories of Murder but definitely good. I'm glad to have it in my collection and the friends I've shown it too have all liked it very much. You guys are funny. Not much is "as good as Memories of Murder " now is it? That film is just fantastic! But I thought THE CHASER was very good, and I would certainly recommend it to everybody. My friend was a little disappointed that it wasn't more of a "chase film", having taken the title quite literally. He sort of thought it was going to be one big, wall-to-wall action chase. So just to set the record straight- it's a dramatic thriller with some black comedy and a bit of action. But it IS NOT CITY OF VIOLENCE by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted September 2, 2009 Member Share Posted September 2, 2009 Both are exceptional so I'd choose none over each other. Different concepts, different styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Monk Sante Posted September 4, 2009 Member Share Posted September 4, 2009 I watched The Chaser the other night and agree this is a very good film, highly recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member charlie parker Posted September 7, 2009 Member Share Posted September 7, 2009 it's very good indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Alexandra Posted July 15, 2010 Member Share Posted July 15, 2010 Finally I got the movie. Is really super. Really is a fantastic story and the storyline very impressive. Alexandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Charuto Posted September 9, 2010 Member Share Posted September 9, 2010 I've started going through my Korean movie queue this week. So far I've watched "A Dirty Carnival" and "The Chaser". This was just a nice, solid flick throughout. There were some storyline bits (1 in particular) that you seldom see in American movies. It may or may not have made it more realistic, but it was definitely bolder than your standard fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Gaijin84 Posted September 10, 2010 Member Share Posted September 10, 2010 I finally saw this last weekend as well - gotta love the Netflix Instant Watch. I was pretty much blown away by how good it was and how it didn't follow any of the expected routes. That being said, do you think the US version will dramatically change the ending and go with the cliche? It's a damn disturbing twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Charuto Posted September 10, 2010 Member Share Posted September 10, 2010 I'd be disappointed if they did. The US audience doesn't need a cliched, super-happy-shiny ending to enjoy a movie. "The Departed" didn't stray too much from the source material, and it still enjoyed critical and commercial success. "Se7en" holds a place in many people's "all-time" list, and things didn't turn out so well for Brad and Gwenyth there either. The main cast consisting of a pimp, his ho, and a homicidal maniac automatically makes for mature viewing anyway. I'm pretty sure that'll keep them from taking too many liberties with the downbeat parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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