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Awix (3310 KP) rated Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok) (2003) in Movies

Oct 8, 2020  
Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok) (2003)
Memories of Murder (Salinui chueok) (2003)
2003 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Korean crime drama; an early film from Bong Joon-ho. When a serial killer appears to be at work in a small South Korean town, a rough local cop and a cerebral detective from the big city are forced to work together to catch the murderer.

Some people apparently think this is one of the greatest movies ever made; I can't agree, but it is an extremely solid and thoughtful crime drama. Very dark and gritty (possibly more than some viewers will be comfortable with), but two very strong lead performances and a streak of black humour keep it watchable. After a relatively conventional first few acts, the end of the film takes a sharp turn in an unexpected direction, which may frustrate and disappoint some viewers, but the shift away from genre movie to drama is well handled. Entertaining, gripping and thought-provoking.