Sorido Eopsi

Korean movies can be quite quirky ... but most of all Genre movies can be quite innovative. And what can you more wish for as a film fan than to be surprised and not really know where the movie will go next? What it has in mind and how crazy the characters are - and how fitting they are in the world they are portrayed in. This oozes with creative juices and it really is a fun watch ... well not always as fun for those involved obviously (yes this has violent tendencies and it may offend in certain moments some of the viewers who are easily offended/triggered anyway), but mostly for the viewers.

So go into this with an open mind and just enjoy the mayhem that unfolds ... with the right actors and the right dialog ... and sometimes the silent treatment ... it's not easy being in a criminal world.

Slow, its gros and brutal yet as being emotional and full of human dynamics at many levels. productionwise it has the grand spacious shoots where many elements are within one frame, the score though not the usual perfection, and the acting is allright enough but its a bit of a waiting game, so may you be the curious cat to be able to lick the spilled milk, i did and dont regret it.

a small recommend though from the grumpy old man

There are many ways to categorize the movies. I sometimes divide movies into two: one which builds up the story & tension dynamically and another (calmer narrative) which focuses on characters' emotion and message. If the director succeeds in either one of the two, he or she can make a fabulous movie. If the director grasps both aspects, the movie achieves the level of masterpiece.

'Voice of Silence' is mediocre because the story is never fully developed and it is hard to figure out what the movie is trying to say. Interesting topic that a guy who digs up the dead body (one thing leads to another) becomes a kidnapper. It is a good start. However, the whole movie is at sea, floating around, never diving deep in the water. It seems like the director wants to highlight characters' emotions and breaks traditional storyline. However, without solid storyline, this inventive try of breaking the stereotype is no use. It looks rather pretentious and empty.

Some scenes are out of line. People killing the victim and all the blood.. well it's permissible in the movie. However, killing a person in front of a kid, carrying the dead body in front of her, AND she being okay with it such as helping a guy picking up the blood-stained tissue and as drawing a flower out of dead person's blood is beyond horror, almost inhumane. Very disturbing and distorted directing.

Somewhat of an emotional roller coaster where things go from bad to worst then get better....or do they?

Although the movie is kinda subtle and no plot here, the movie can still touch me at some point. Yoo Ah In doesnt have a single line in the movie but he still show expressions through his eyes and he sacrificed so much for the character (gain weights). The little girl's acting skill was incredible.