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  • The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014)
    Review preview for The Admiral: Roaring Currents

    No expense has been spared when it comes to the naval battle itself, which takes up the whole second half of the film and contains enough twists and turns to grip throughout.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A dramatisation of the historical Battle of Myeongnyang and its star naval admiral Yi Sun-sin, who led a small fleet to improbable victory over a much larger Japanese fleet.
  • Crying Fist (2005)
    Review preview for Crying Fist

    Only at the end does Crying Fist falter.

    Iain Macleod · 4 out of 5
    A South Korean boxing movie that out fights Raging Bull.
  • I Saw The Devil (2010)
    Review preview for I Saw The Devil

    A triumph of blood-soaked style over meaningful substance.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    After the daughter of a police chief is murdered by a serial killer, her fiance vows to hunt him down.
  • Lady Vengeance (2005)
    Review preview for Lady Vengeance

    Again and again Chang-wook and his cinematographer, Jeong Jeong-hun, deliver scenes and frames of singular cinematic style and beauty.

    Paul Griffiths · 4 out of 5
    Revenge is ugly and intricately planned in South Korea. Now out to own as part of the Vengeance Trilogy box set.
  • Lucy (2014)
    Review preview for Lucy

    Besson proves he can still concoct a roller coaster ride that harnesses special effects to his creativity in a way that proves stimulating, arresting – and great fun.

    Richard Mowe · 4 out of 5
    A woman transforms into a super-warrior.
  • New World (2013)
    Review preview for New World

    Achieving a delicate balance between the intersecting worlds of police, criminals and corporations, New World is a breath of fresh air.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    After the untimely death of Korea’s biggest crime syndicate chairman, power struggle between top lieutenants begins.
  • No. 3 (1997)
    Review preview for No. 3

    A long-winded, overly complex and at times rather plodding gangster flick.

    James Gracey · 2 out of 5
    A young gangster attempts to rise through the ranks.
  • Oldboy (2004)
    Review preview for Oldboy

    A film both extreme and tender, yet tremendously entertaining.

    Iain Macleod · 5 out of 5
    A revenge drama from South Korea creates a mystery for the long term prisoner who is released. Now out to own as part of the box set.
  • Shiri (1999)
    Review preview for Shiri

    This is the best looking spy flick you will ever see.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Excellent and enjoyable action flick with high body count - think Korean Nikita.
  • The Tiger (2015)
    Review preview for The Tiger

    We don't really see what the tiger can do until halfway through the film, but when we do, it's spectacular.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    While Korea is under occupation by the Japanese, an old and experienced hunter is challenged by the hunt of the last tiger.

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