I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK

[kemichels]

I absolutely loved this movie. It's a Korean film...if you're a fan of Tim Burton-esque dark-yet-colorful/playful movies with some sweet visuals, you'll really enjoy it.

It's by Park Chan-wook, who did Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Joint Security Area, which are all critically acclaimed films.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497137/

Synopsis:
"The film takes place in a mental institution. Young-goon, a young woman who believes herself to be a cyborg, refuses to eat and instead administers electric shocks to herself. Il-sun, a young male patient hospitalized for anti-social behaviour and schizophrenia, who believes he can take other peoples souls, befriends Young-goon. After Young-goon is given shock treatment, she believes that she has been recharged and fantasizes about killing the hospital staff who had previously taken her mentally-ill grandmother away."

Has anyone checked this film out? What did you think?
/if you want to, you should either rent it/torrent it.

[buysoap]

I have this movie on my computer but have not yet watched it. I keep meaning to but I need to find a time when I can really sit down and read the subtitles. Chan-Wook Park is amazing, though.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

I need to get this, I love his work.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

I wish Tartan wouldn't have shut down so we would have gotten a DVD release in the states.

[kemichels]

Yeah..this movie would probably do pretty good here if it was released, considering Oldboy is such a favorite of so many people.

[kemichels]

I need to get this, I love his work.


have you checked it out yet?

[sell the sunris]

Did you download it or find a physical copy?

I've been wanting to see this for a long time. It looks excellent.

[DroppedUrPocket]

oldboy was good. i didn't dig the whole incest thing, but that one continuous shot where he kicks 30 dude's asses in that hallway ruled.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

have you checked it out yet?

I havent been able to find a copy of this yet....

[kemichels]

Did you download it or find a physical copy?

I've been wanting to see this for a long time. It looks excellent.


Unfortunately I downloaded it, because I couldn't find a physical copy. I could PM you a link to the torrent, if you can't find it and are interested.

/off topic I feel I might have to do this with the movie Let The Right One in. It's only being released in like 20 theatres across the states...I'm kind of pissed off because it looks like a damn good vampire flick for a change. (I don't think I've seen a decent one besides Intervier with a Vampire...even though 30 Days of Night was aight)

[MIKEY_HORROR]

/off topic I feel I might have to do this with the movie Let The Right One in. It's only being released in like 20 theatres across the states...I'm kind of pissed off because it looks like a damn good vampire flick for a change. (I don't think I've seen a decent one besides Intervier with a Vampire...even though 30 Days of Night was aight)

watch lost boys....best vampire movie ever!

and Let the Right One in, does look really good. It looks more atmospheric and less cheap scares...which is good..

[IAmNietzche]

This film is much different from his revenge Trilogy and his Cut segment.

[kemichels]

This film is much different from his revenge Trilogy and his Cut segment.

butttttttt...did you like it?

[updownleftright]

I absolutely loved this movie. It's a Korean film...if you're a fan of Tim Burton-esque dark-yet-colorful/playful movies with some sweet visuals, you'll really enjoy it.

It's by Park Chan-wook, who did Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Joint Security Area, which are all critically acclaimed films.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497137/

Synopsis:
"The film takes place in a mental institution. Young-goon, a young woman who believes herself to be a cyborg, refuses to eat and instead administers electric shocks to herself. Il-sun, a young male patient hospitalized for anti-social behaviour and schizophrenia, who believes he can take other peoples souls, befriends Young-goon. After Young-goon is given shock treatment, she believes that she has been recharged and fantasizes about killing the hospital staff who had previously taken her mentally-ill grandmother away."

Has anyone checked this film out? What did you think?
/if you want to, you should either rent it/torrent it.
it took me ten minutes to finally find this thread but i just wanted to say thanks and confirm that you are 100% right. this movie was flawless, i loved every bit of it. can't wait to check out the rest of his films, i've already seen old boy.

[kemichels]

:) awesome man. I'm glad! More people should know about his stuff...seriously...This one is obviously different from his otheres, but it still really stands alone and is a great movie.

[kemichels]

To anyone who hasn't seen this and has digital cable, it's free on the Sundance Free movie channel until 12/31. There is no way you should miss this.

[a speedo model]

How are people not able to find a physical copy? I searched ebay and found a shitload...

[DroppedUrPocket]

i don't have it on demand. :-(

[humanafterall]

Oh, I love his revenge trilogy soo much. I need this.

[Recovery Room]

Why doesn't Netflix have this? Bummer.

[Recovery Room]

To anyone who hasn't seen this and has digital cable, it's free on the Sundance Free movie channel until 12/31. There is no way you should miss this.
Checked all of my options for this and can't find it so I suppose it's not available in my area.

[kemichels]

Checked all of my options for this and can't find it so I suppose it's not available in my area.


ahh..im sorry. It's on On Demand with Charter Cable where im at. At any rate, you can easily find a copy to watch on the web, whether streaming or torrented. It's worth it. I love the cinemetography.

[rookie116]

One of my favorite directors. I loved the trilogy and loved JSA. I still have not seen Cyborg yet but I'll definitely check it out.

Another great great Korean director: Joon Ho-Bong
Most recently he did the greatest monster movie since Jaws; The Host. The movie before that that he directed is one of my favorite movies of all time.. Memories of Murder. YOU GUYS HAVE TO CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT, IT'S ZODIAC WITH A SHOT OF AWESOME.

[kemichels]

One of my favorite directors. I loved the trilogy and loved JSA. I still have not seen Cyborg yet but I'll definitely check it out.

Another great great Korean director: Joon Ho-Bong
Most recently he did the greatest monster movie since Jaws; The Host. The movie before that that he directed is one of my favorite movies of all time.. Memories of Murder. YOU GUYS HAVE TO CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT, IT'S ZODIAC WITH A SHOT OF AWESOME.


The Host was awesome. I'm going to have to check out Memories of Murder now

[MIKEY_HORROR]

loved this movie, finally saw it...probably gonna buy it now.

[Recovery Room]

Memories of Murder. YOU GUYS HAVE TO CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT, IT'S ZODIAC WITH A SHOT OF AWESOME.
Just watched this and really liked it. My stomach was in knots and I had chills from the last 20 minutes until the credits rolled.

[kemichels]

Just watched this and really liked it. My stomach was in knots and I had chills from the last 20 minutes until the credits rolled.

agreed. watched at last night....reallly, really good!

[MIKEY_HORROR]

Another amazing Korean movie is Tae Guk Gi. If you haven't seen it yet and get the chance to. I highly recommend it.

[slickwataris]

Taped this off Sundance last night. Loved it.

[pshh]

i love love love park chan wook, everyone in this thread should check out Thirst.

i'm glad films from the motherland are getting appreciated :-)

[Poultrylicious]

nice rec, i've never heard of this guy

[Recovery Room]

The Blu-ray import of this is impossible to find.

Also, I find it odd that this movie isn't listed on Netflix.

[WakingTheMisery]

Such a great film maker.

[Recovery Room]

Also, for all you Park Chan-Wook fans (in case you haven't already heard):

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/01/paranmanjang-iphone/