Author Topic: Korean Movie Collection (Read 20432 times)

optimusprime · « **Reply #30 on:** Feb 29, 2004 at 08:06 AM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Feb 27, 2004 at 12:34 PM

anyone seen "Save the Green Planet", I've read it's good daw... sayang wala nang stock sa HKFlix, I bought the ff Korean films from HKFlix, just arrived today

1. Sex is Zero
2. Memories of Murder
3. My Tutor Friend
4. My Wife is a Gangster 2
5. Il Mare

Nice choose pre... di ka magsisi sa mga binili mo... meron din akong lahat nyan.. kamukha ni ara mina yun babae sa sex is zero.

as for save the green planet.. OK lang sya... hiram ka muna kong sino meron nyan then tsaka ka decide kong worth collecting.. limited edition kasi yun akin kaya sinama ko na sa collection ko..

StarSlayer · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 01, 2004 at 04:34 PM »

KAmukha nga niya si Ara Mina. The actress' name is Ha Ji Won. She is also in The Phone and Ditto.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 01, 2004 at 08:34 PM »

Thanks, sabi sa reviews, ok daw Save the Green Planet, sige hiram muna ako sa iba

tqpix · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 28, 2004 at 08:50 AM »

I only have two Korean DVDs:

The Record (horror movie) -- Avoid at all costs; the lousiest movie I've ever seen
The Ring Virus (horror movie) -- Another piece of crap; stick with the original Japanese and American remake versions.

xage · « **Reply #34 on:** Apr 14, 2004 at 11:45 PM »

Quote from: tqpix on Mar 28, 2004 at 08:50 AM

I only have two Korean DVDs:
The Record (horror movie) -- Avoid at all costs; the lousiest movie I've ever seen

Did it remind you of the film "I know what you di last summer" ?

tqpix · « **Reply #35 on:** Apr 15, 2004 at 07:41 AM »

A little bit.

A review I read called it "I Know What You Did Last Summer in Korea".

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #36 on:** Apr 15, 2004 at 08:07 AM »

wrong forum but I'm selling some Korean titles...

The Isle (HK Version)
A Tale of Two Sisters (HK Version)
JSA (HK Version)
Oasis (2 disc Korean Version)

not korean, but its a korean disc
Battle Royale (2 disc director's cut)

go to Marketplace and look at my thread for details...

El Zar · « **Reply #37 on:** Apr 20, 2004 at 12:02 PM »

Have any of you seen "MUSA?" It stars Zhang Ziyi. Plenty of gory action and the story is kinda like "Warriors of Heaven and Earth" just to give you an idea...

xage · « **Reply #38 on:** Apr 21, 2004 at 09:56 AM »

I have here my review on Volcano High .. a Korean Film

Quote from: xage on Nov 16, 2002 at 04:25 PM

Volcano High

Synopsis[/b]

When Kim Kyung-soo is thrown out from his eighth school for blasting a teacher with a super-energy filled piece of chalk (The beginning part of the movie), he promises his family to finally graduate and not get kicked out from school. However, the ninth school, Volcano High is his last resort. It's going to be a rough final year for Kyung-soo because Volcano High is a school that doesn't welcome newcomers. He will have to duck the leaders of the weightlifting team, kendo team, rugby team,judo team and of course, the school administration.

I. The Video

One word WOW to start!

Anyway the first disc which holds the film itself boasted its crisp ANAMORPHIC widescreen presentation. If it is MEGASTAR HK DVD got to say GET IT! they present the finest quality Asian DVD Video. A Flawless viewing satisfaction.

10/10

II. The Sound

With enough action packed in the film add it with a superb DTS korean soundtrack! Man.. It rock so hard that your neighbors will think they've just experienced an earthquake!

10/10

III. Special Features

Thats is why it was made as a double disc! The second is fully loaded with eye popping features! to be detailed here is the run down..

A. Synopsis
B. Film's Characters
C. 2 Volcano High Trailers
D. Volcano High Music Video
E. Deleted Scene
F. Story Board vs Final Version of the Film
G. Behind The Scenes
H. More Film Attractions
- The Touch Asia Promo Tour (YES, with selectable subtitles)
- The Touch
- My Beautiful Girl Mari
- Summer I Love You

So?? take ur time a lot are really in-stored!

10/10

IV. My short note

My question, Are you an ANIME fan? If so all the elements in watching an action fantasy anime is included in this Action Fantasy Korean flick. To Critics, nevermind the cheesy comedic showing just sit enjoy and have fun viewing it! The action sequences are out of this world. The closest comparison of such effects can come close to Shaolin Soccer with stunning CG effects mixed with gorgeous martial arts action and comedic approach.

The actual DVD comes with a carton slip cover and a double disc keep case.

Inserts are
1 HK Media Asia scratch raffle stub
4 Volcano High Trading Cards

I almost forgot.... Despite shown as Region3, the two DVDs were able to run in my Region1 Xbox Player!... Hooray!! could this be multi-region?

Excellent!

V. Overall Recommendation

Going straight to the bottomline: AQUIRE IT! The Whole Family will love it!

10/10

*Pls take note that the DVD I aquire was the HK Megastar Release

StarSlayer · « **Reply #39 on:** Jul 07, 2004 at 01:06 PM »

Just bought Old Boy, Memories of Murder, and Dance with the Wind from Yesasia. I've only watched Dance with the Wind and I really liked it. It's my favorite Korean movie so far for 2004.

El Zar · « **Reply #40 on:** Jul 08, 2004 at 06:21 PM »

Quote from: StarSlayer on Jul 07, 2004 at 01:06 PM

Just bought Old Boy, Memories of Murder, and Dance with the Wind from Yesasia. I've only watched Dance with the Wind and I really liked it. It's my favorite Korean movie so far for 2004.

Old Boy is twisted...

BTW, I saw Bichunmoo DVD at HMV Causeway HK. $35 HK only. Buy it now.
Maybe Mei-ah has it here...

hemisphere · « **Reply #41 on:** Aug 28, 2004 at 06:15 PM »

any reviews for Old Boy??

El Zar · « **Reply #42 on:** Aug 30, 2004 at 11:37 AM »

Old boy is worth watching. Starts off really intriguing, and you're drawn into the story until you're hopelessly ensnared. But I must warn you, the revelation here is twisted.

Watch for an incredibly choreographed action sequence shot from one angle. Among other things.

hemisphere · « **Reply #43 on:** Aug 30, 2004 at 01:10 PM »

Quote from: El Zar on Aug 30, 2004 at 11:37 AM

Old boy is worth watching. Starts off really intriguing, and you're drawn into the story until you're hopelessly ensnared. But I must warn you, the revelation here is twisted.

Watch for an incredibly choreographed action sequence shot from one angle. Among other things.

wow!! thanks for the sneak peak.. hope worth buying yung UE.. planning to order soon..

Astroantiquity · « **Reply #44 on:** Aug 31, 2004 at 10:28 PM »

Although, maganda ang Oldboy, pinakapaborito ko ang Sympathy for Mr.Vengeance. Napakavisceral, at napakadark. Alam mo na ang lahat sa kanila ay headed for disaster, pero hindi mo lang alam kung papaano.

hemisphere · « **Reply #45 on:** Aug 31, 2004 at 11:08 PM »

Quote from: Astroantiquity on Aug 31, 2004 at 10:28 PM

Although, maganda ang Oldboy, pinakapaborito ko ang Sympathy for Mr.Vengeance. Napakavisceral, at napakadark. Alam mo na ang lahat sa kanila ay headed for disaster, pero hindi mo lang alam kung papaano.

pardon my ignorance.. but is this a drama film.. and still available for ordering?

thanks for your reco...

hemisphere · « **Reply #46 on:** Sep 07, 2004 at 04:40 AM »

just watched Tube Collector's Edition and i enjoyed the film... though most of the scenes are obviously choreographed .. and the score at times offended my ears... the splendor of blastings and suspense thrilled me also, the DTS-ES soundtrack really rocks!!! highly recommended.. nice packaging too..

ann07 · « **Reply #47 on:** Sep 11, 2004 at 02:21 AM »

I just got IL MAre. will try and order sassy girl.

Astroantiquity · « **Reply #48 on:** Sep 11, 2004 at 03:26 AM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Aug 31, 2004 at 11:08 PM

pardon my ignorance.. but is this a drama film.. and still available for ordering? thanks for your reco...

Yes, they're both available for ordering. I'm not sure if I can call it drama in the vein of Il Mare. But, it's nihilistic and very brutal.

(btw, I think Oldboy will be available in the Ultimate Limited Edition, 4 discs for 100USD... I'll pass up on that though)

hemisphere · « **Reply #49 on:** Sep 11, 2004 at 10:41 AM »

Quote from: Astroantiquity on Sep 11, 2004 at 03:26 AM

Yes, they're both available for ordering. I'm not sure if I can call it drama in the vein of Il Mare. But, it's nihilistic and very brutal.

(btw, I think Oldboy will be available in the Ultimate Limited Edition, 4 discs for 100USD... I'll pass up on that though)

yeah.. the ultimate edition of old boy is really expensive.. i bet they would put it on sale. i shall wait first for the price drop before i grab the opportunity...

here are the photps of the actual copper case...

hemisphere · « **Reply #50 on:** Sep 25, 2004 at 01:05 PM »

hi.. i have pre-ordered Taegukgi from koreandvds..

any reviews on the film...

Y_meeh · « **Reply #51 on:** Sep 25, 2004 at 01:09 PM »

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taegukgi_the_brotherhood_of_war/?critic=all

around 30 movie reviews for Taegukgi

hemisphere · « **Reply #52 on:** Sep 25, 2004 at 01:16 PM »

Quote from: Y_meeh on Sep 25, 2004 at 01:09 PM

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/taegukgi_the_brotherhood_of_war/?critic=all

around 30 movie reviews for Taegukgi

thanks ymeeh.. mukhang di masyado maganda ang ratings... hmmmmm... i just cant resist the packaging... Tin Tin Tin on the side..

got a week to think about this... pre-ordered it during its first posting at koreandvds.. mas mura.. parang maganda din ang old boy... isip isip isip...

Y_meeh · « **Reply #53 on:** Sep 25, 2004 at 09:38 PM »

I am just so happy to finally find the title of a korean film (Stroll) that has really touched my life... I first saw this 3 years ago in Arirang Channel

the yesasia description doesnt give justice to the film but its really a touching drama

hemisphere · « **Reply #54 on:** Sep 25, 2004 at 10:23 PM »

wow ymeeh!! congrats..

btw, has anyone seen ARDOR? ang mahal ng dvd nya (for a single disc) but the reviews, so far, are all positive for this korean film...

baka may first hand inputs ang mga co-members natin?

tongobxxx · « **Reply #55 on:** Sep 27, 2004 at 01:28 PM »

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optimusprime · « **Reply #56 on:** Sep 28, 2004 at 07:29 AM »

Wow buti naman at marami na akong kasamang nagcocolect ng mga korean dvds. I stop for a while buying dvds kasi pinaghandaan ko yun pagdating ng baby boy ko hehehe.... Balik bisyo uletttttttttttttttttttttt.... ARDOR is worth buying pag meron ka pang makuhang LE..

hemisphere · « **Reply #57 on:** Sep 28, 2004 at 12:32 PM »

hi.. thanks optimusprime.. and welcome again!!!

yung Ardor LE available pa online for $33.00 plus shipping.. while the regular 2 discs release $20.00 shipped. laki ng margin. what is included in the LE btw? additional book lang ata..

Y_meeh · « **Reply #58 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 01:16 AM »

http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=2&p=info&n=1&burl=r%3D0%26s%3D11%26c%3D34%26g%3Dsendtofriend&c=697

you might find this review of Ardor helpful

hemisphere · « **Reply #59 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 01:39 AM »

hey thanks ymeeh.. im getting Ardor and My Tutor Friend dvds next week..

better than fatal attraction pala sabi sa review... lemme see..