"Joint Security Area" (2000) is directed and co-written by Park Chan-wook and is plainly put, brilliant cinema.
The convoluted plot is intelligently edited and paced and as a result, the film is greatly entertaining. The way Park Chan-wook uses the camera is bar none amazing; he truly has a great director's eye for cinematography.
The production design of the border between the Koreas. The performances from leading roles. It all adds up to an emotional crescendo as a stroke of genius from a masterful director. Highly recommended!
The convoluted plot is intelligently edited and paced and as a result, the film is greatly entertaining. The way Park Chan-wook uses the camera is bar none amazing; he truly has a great director's eye for cinematography.
The production design of the border between the Koreas. The performances from leading roles. It all adds up to an emotional crescendo as a stroke of genius from a masterful director. Highly recommended!