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TF1 VIDEO The Man from Nowhere

Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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  • Language: Korean, French
  • Subtitles: French
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0054IQ5YI

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars 'Taken meets Oldboy' 17 April 2011
By Tommy D TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film is a little scorcher, what it lacks in originality it more than makes up for in pace, tempo, tension and buckets of action. The plot without spoiling it is fairly simple. A former Special Forces operative has gone into semi hiding, taking up a job as a downtown pawn broker. He deliberately cuts himself off from the outside world, except from his young neighbour So-mi.

Then a drug deal goes very bad and So-mis's mother is involved leading the drug bosses and police to come calling. Then it all kicks off. We are told the story of Tae-shik in flash back and how he came to be as isolated as he now chooses, and how he is actually an excellent if not ruthless killing machine.

This then is a full throttle re take on the `Leon;' formula with a Korean twist. It is superbly acted and even if some of the `baddies' are a bit two dimensional it works as they are surrounded by so many more fully developed characters. The cinematography is brilliant as I have come to expect from South Korea and the action is first rate. The plot may be simple but you do not feel that whilst you are watching as it just carries you along with the momentum. This is in Korean with English sub titles that are very easy to read. With a running time of 114 minutes, this is not a short film, but it felt more like half an hour. This really is a great action film, with a bit of heart, it does have an 18 cert, so if you are on the squeamish side you may be put off. I found it just top rate entertainment and thoroughly recommend.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, and the Blu-Ray is Region Free!! 1 Jun 2011
By I. Parr
Format:Blu-ray
I highly recommend this movie. Sure it borrows from other movies, as stated in another review here, but it's a blast, and (dare I say it) betters a couple of the movies it borrows from!! Very violent, suspenseful and sometimes funny, this movie is a must!!

Also, the Blu-Ray is Region Free, so it will play on any Blu-Ray player!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Masterpiece 29 Mar 2011
By P. McCauley VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This film has the storyline and action scenes not too far similar from other films which have been released over the years. It may not win the award for the most unique or incredibly written story, but this film offers so much more that other films cant. Instead of the usual Hollywood ripping off a great Asian film, its the other way about, but done really well, as to stand up with other films such as Taken it feels like.

The flow of this film is impeccable, and keeps you watching and sucks you right into the storyline. Everything is done tastefully and the characters are developed quite well to help bring you deeper into this film. The artist rendering of this film is amazing, and it boasts some great cinematography throughout the whole duration of the film, showing great care and attention was put into creating this.

No film is without it's slight annoyances or quirky moments, and having one of the characters only talking in english to everyone is kind of weird as it just doesn't feel right to the flow of the film, as no-one else talks in english.

This film is subtitled in english, and it's quite easy after a few minutes to read and watch at the same time.

Overall I found this to be a great film, mainly for its gripping flow and its great look in most shots. The story wasn't bad, but I felt it could of had a little more uniqueness to it, and really been something great.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Great film, lousy release.
Tae-shik (Won Bin) is a pawnbroker in a low-rent apartment complex. He's a man who's chosen to shut out the world around him, however his neighbour's young daughter So-mi (Kim... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Staffy
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely dvd
I really loved this DVD plenty of action, I love the fact that he saved the little girl, brilliant brilliant
Published 4 months ago by mary
4.0 out of 5 stars Man from Nowhere
Great delivery, no problems and arrived in perfect condition. Amazing movie, gotta love them Koreans. Exciting, witty and the worlds greatest knife fight.
Published 10 months ago by TomandNat
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Absolutely brilliant. I would have never expected something like this from a Corean movie. The plot is great and it keeps you stuck to the seat all the time, expecting more and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by citizenOfTheWorld
4.0 out of 5 stars A movie with heart.
The Man from Nowhere is not exactly unique. The premise is a young girl who is kidnapped by drug-dealers/ organ traffickers after her mother get's involved with them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Puzzle box
4.0 out of 5 stars The Man From No Where
Already watched this two or three times......I found the ending surprisingly moving...I recommend The Man from Nowhere....if like me .... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Amazonpurchaser
5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant!!
This is a tremendous action film but with so much more. Its violent, raw, yes and on occasion over the top, its also a very touching film in parts, mainly due to the young girl... Read more
Published 18 months ago by D C Bayliss
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
This movie is amazing. I won't go into the plot, but it really does tick all the right boxes - awesome action sequences, editing, acting... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal and sensitive
Both brutal and sensitive, "The Man from Nowhere" avoids most of the usual 'comedic' stock characters populating the Korean mob cinema, heading toward the territory of tear-jerking... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Marko P. Joensuu
4.0 out of 5 stars korean version of taken must watch
a superb film with a sinister vibe and a great performance from the main charter and yet again Korea know how to film great fight sequences.
Published 19 months ago by jay jay
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