I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK
Dir: Chan-wook Park
2006
****
Chan-wook Park's style seems to lend itself well to violent action films, so it is nice to see him try something a little more tender and accomplish at it. That's not to say there isn't any action or violence but it is done with the right tone, context and with lots of humour. I absolutely loved it from start to finish, it's original, colourful and completely nuts (well, it does take place in a mental institution). I loved the ending too. You'd be 'nuts' to miss it! Just look at the pretty colours....

Stoker
Dir: Chan-wook Park
2013
**
With Chan Wook Park films you are guaranteed a visual treat but you are also usually guaranteed an original and engaging story. Ok, so the film looks great and is original but it has no flare and musters very little interest. The only thing that keeps you interested is the anticipation that sooner or later it's going to get really good but this never happens. I didn't think much of the performances either. A real disappointment, hard to believe this is the same guy that made Old Boy, I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK and the Vengeance films.