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Scarred by his traumatic past, former special agent Tae-shik lives a life of solitude. His only contact to the outside world is his neighbour So-mi, a young schoolgirl with a troubled mother. Following a drug deal gone wrong, the innocent So-mi falls prey to Korea s ruthless, dark underworld. As Tae-shik takes on the crime mob to save his only friend, the thugs soon realize that The Man from Nowhere is a man to be feared...
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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!
Also, the Blu-Ray is Region Free, so it will play on any Blu-Ray player!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 drama instead. The flashbacks explaining the pawnshop keeper's extremely violent behavior deviate from the overall style, but aren't enough to sink this film that somehow manages to form a true original out of many utterly formulaic pieces. It's perhaps not a cinematic masterpiece such as "A Bittesweet Life" or "Oldboy" but nevertheless one of the most enjoyable cinematic rides I've seen for a long time.
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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 3 months ago by citizenOfTheWorld
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 4 months ago by Puzzle box
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 5 months ago by Amazonpurchaser
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 6 months ago by D C Bayliss
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 6 months ago by Ashley
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 7 months ago by jay jay
Average, nothing more!
Won Bin is a very promising actor, with some great performances in Taegukgi & Mother and whilst he isn't bad in this, it is just rather meh! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Temeura
beats hollywood garbage easily
This is an excellent thriller with a plot, great acting, superb cinematography and a very violent ending. Read more
Published 11 months ago by byekitty
Taken with cool
As per the other reviews, nothing original about the story line but well a put together flick and not some cheap rip-off (did not seem to be). I like Taken and I love this. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dan
Thrilling Masterpiece
This film has the storyline and action scenes not too far similar from other films which have been released over the years. Read more
Published 14 months ago by P. McCauley
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