Oldboy

It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.

• “It's a movie of such jaw-dropping violence, wild improbability and dazzling style it overpowers all resistance.”

  Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune · 100

• “This hunt for revenge is really a quest for self-discovery. The story, acting and brilliant directing elevate Oldboy into a human struggle to know yourself and your place in the universe, and to live with that sometimes terrible knowledge.”

  Jami Bernard, New York Daily News · 100

• “Oldboy is a powerful film not because of what it depicts, but because of the depths of the human heart which it strips bare.”

  Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times · 100

• “Park's direction is flawless and Jung Jung-hoon's cinematography is stunning.”

  V.A. Musetto, New York Post · 100

• “It's a work of art for sure, but a sadistic one. Oldboy is one of the year's best; it just isn't for everyone. If you're still interested, go for it.”

  Luke Y. Thompson, Dallas Observer · 100