Oldboy (2003) - Chan-wook Park

This was a present from a friend for my birthday. (You'll never guess what film studies students buy each other.) I wouldn't say I'm not a fan of foreign films, I just don't think they're shown enough at local cinemas, and therefore I haven't seen as many of them as I have seen, like, the big Hollywood ones.
Anyway, this was a really good film. I thought the main antagonist (Ji-tae Yu) gave the best performance, and made the bad guy seem more human, particularly towards the end, which was obviously helped by the use of the director's flashbacks.
Aside from being a little slow and repetitive in places, it was a really good film, that dealt really well with a taboo subject. Without using spoilers, I feel it gave a new sort of vibe or feeling to the subject, giving everyone's norm and morals a good shake. Obviously, without seeing the film, you won't know what I'm talking about. So, go rent a copy, or buy it from that store that's closing down; I'm sure it won't be too expensive.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆