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Detective Woo (Joong-Hoon Park) is on the trail of the mysterious gangster Sungmin (Sung-Ki Ahn). But Sungmin is a master of disguise, and although Woo manages to track down Jugo (Ji-Woo Choi), the gangster's lover, Sungmin himself continues to elude his pursuers. Eventually, the cop tracks down and confronts the master-criminal in the suburbs of a coal-mining town. Will Sungmin find a way to escape once again or is his goose finally cooked?
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a diamond of a film but, like a diamond, it's not without its flaws. Thankfully, you can forgive the tiny defects and just sit back and enjoy some stunning film work.
The most kaleidoscopic crime thriller you'll ever see, Nowhere to Hide is about how, over the next seventy-two hours, Detectives Woo (Park Joong Hoon) and Kim (Dong-Kun Jang) will push their skills to the limits and their team of cops to the edge as they conduct a manhunt for the elusive, and not to mention murderous, drug lord Chang Sungmin (Sung-kee Ahn).
"Nowhere To Hide" is absolutely one of the most visually stunning movies I've ever seen. Every scene is a cinematographic masterpiece. Myung-se Lee is a master of effectively using "particle storms" ... falling leaves, rain, snow, flowing sheets. I particularly like the ways he use contrast, high and low, as well as just about every visual trick imaginable. Style over substance. Sure...but great style.
A definite gem.
The most kaleidoscopic crime thriller you'll ever see, Nowhere to Hide is about how, over the next seventy-two hours, Detectives Woo (Park Joong Hoon) and Kim (Dong-Kun Jang) will push their skills to the limits and their team of cops to the edge as they conduct a manhunt for the elusive, and not to mention murderous, drug lord Chang Sungmin (Sung-kee Ahn).
"Nowhere To Hide" is absolutely one of the most visually stunning movies I've ever seen. Every scene is a cinematographic masterpiece. Myung-se Lee is a master of effectively using "particle storms" ... falling leaves, rain, snow, flowing sheets. I particularly like the ways he use contrast, high and low, as well as just about every visual trick imaginable. Style over substance. Sure...but great style.
A definite gem.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "kirstentao"
Format:DVD
... I jump up and down with excitement every time I hear a mention about this film, despite first seeing it years ago in Australia. It is a perfect combination of intense Korean violence, atmosphere, wacky humour, and use of arty effects. And what can I say about the 2 most talented actors around - Ahn Sung-Ki and Park Joong-Hoon ... they say more with their face than they have to with words. Still incredible after watching it about 9 times. A must see.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Andy >_<
Format:DVD
A i am a huge fan of korean cinema, and if you are then this film is a must, the plot of the film is simple, about cops looking for a killer, as well as this film being an action there are some hints of comedy and drama. The cast is briliant as well as the cinematogaphy and the music, do yourself a favor and buy this film.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By "jakebowe"
Format:DVD
if the opening scene leaves you feeling like this is just more eastern dumn action, then wait, things just get better and more stylised. Not a single frame is wasted as people turn into works of art, fight like madmen and get very wet. Add a flowing plot and character progression, it near perfect cinema. John Whoo?!
7 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One Word my friends ... Gob-Smacking (well OK two words)
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Eyon
Format:DVD
Boy, are these cops stupid. Think: if the Keystone Cops weren't comedy. That's what these characters are like. They run roughshod over everyone not cuz they are concerned and trying to protect innocent people -- but cuz they don't know what they're doing!
The bad guy here seems more intelligent -- but thats just cuz he's calm and confident -- not cuz he does clever things.
The direction of his movie may be unexpected and stylish but, for me, it was ugly to look at and it didn't make up for the unethical blundering of the subhuman heroes of this movie.
The bad guy here seems more intelligent -- but thats just cuz he's calm and confident -- not cuz he does clever things.
The direction of his movie may be unexpected and stylish but, for me, it was ugly to look at and it didn't make up for the unethical blundering of the subhuman heroes of this movie.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By E. Barrett
Format:DVD
After reading the other reviews for this dvd, they were all very mixed, some say it's great other's say it's shocking. I chose to risk it and buy this dvd. What waste of 90 mins!
I am a huge fan of korean cinema, I loved such classics as 'Oldboy', 'A BitterSweet Life' and 'Shiri', all of which I highly recommend.
I am also a huge fan of John Woo's films. I was expecting this film to be similar to 'Hard Boiled' and 'the Killer' both absolute classics, both very stylish and full of action. I believe the only stylish bit in this film is the killing of the man in the rain at the start. The rest of the film is just stupid and confusing. It keeps switching between cartoon, and different colours such as completely white or black screen, which is just really annoying.
Don't buy this movie, complete waste of money.
I am a huge fan of korean cinema, I loved such classics as 'Oldboy', 'A BitterSweet Life' and 'Shiri', all of which I highly recommend.
I am also a huge fan of John Woo's films. I was expecting this film to be similar to 'Hard Boiled' and 'the Killer' both absolute classics, both very stylish and full of action. I believe the only stylish bit in this film is the killing of the man in the rain at the start. The rest of the film is just stupid and confusing. It keeps switching between cartoon, and different colours such as completely white or black screen, which is just really annoying.
Don't buy this movie, complete waste of money.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having become a major fan of Korean cinema I bought this hoping for a good action movie with intelligence as with other Korean films such as Shiri. I was massively disspaionted. The cinematography is completely random going through various attempts at diferent styles such as black and white, slow motion, washed out etc with no link to the action on screen.
Also in any film its a basic principle that the good guy no matter how rebellious should have some redeeming characteristics. When you hate the good guy more than the bad its a fundamental flaw and really destroys the whole aim of the film. Avoid.
Also in any film its a basic principle that the good guy no matter how rebellious should have some redeeming characteristics. When you hate the good guy more than the bad its a fundamental flaw and really destroys the whole aim of the film. Avoid.
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