Just watched Oldboy for the first time as part of the 20th anniversary remaster. What a wild ride; so much goofier and fun than I expected.

Several years ago I bounced off The Matrix pretty hard (due largely to “Seinfeld is Unfunny” syndrome) so I was worried this had enough cultural footprint to go the same way since I had seen the octopus and hallway fight scenes before; but by no means was that the case.

Somehow I’ve managed all these years to have nothing about the rest of the plot spoiled and that gut punch hit just as hard as I expect it did in 2003.

The brief interview with Park Chan-wook after the credits was nice too.
Definitely worth going for both existing fans and anyone like me who hasn’t seen it

  • Lycist@kbin.social
    3·
    1 year ago

    Also saw it for the first time last weekend, hell of a movie. Probably one of the best villains I’ve ever seen, dude meticulously had everything worked out.

  • WintLizard@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I had no idea this was rereleased! I was so so angry the first time I watched it. I spent two days ranting and expressing my frustation but slowly that strong emotional reaction turned into the love I now have for the film.