Yeonpyeong haejeon

We start by getting to know the men of the 357 Patrol ship of the South Korean Navy. A good bunch of men who, being human, kid around, have fun and generally work very hard and then let off tension as any normal person does, be it sneaking a feast on the bow or cheering on their hometown soccer team. We get to meet their families as well and see just how much those people back home mean to them.

We also see what a bunch of punks the North Koreans are. OK, sure, they're not about to be shown as sympathetic characters, but why should they be? They started this entire incident, as they often do. Punks. And when you compare the ships, you see the difference between a modern free society and a backwards one being run by some little runt with something to prove. But I digress.

This movie was filmed magnificently and very believably. We (in the Western Hemisphere)often see movies made in other nations and feel they look a little cheesy compared to our slick productions. That's a bit condescending, but I'm sure many who may read this know what I mean. We get to know these guys and like them. They're good people and the ships new Commander starts out a bit of a hard nose, but even he sees that, this likable bunch will do anything for someone they both respect and like and mutual admiration and affection between officers and crew truly brings them all together.

Then disaster, and for what? Muscle flexing of the worst kind and this entire sequence, the battle sequence is both exciting and heartbreaking as we see those we've gotten to know being shot up by...well, the bad guys. It's very well done and riveting.

I was not fully aware until the end that this was indeed a true story and yup, I teared up. I teared up for the men of 357, I teared up for their families and the horror they all faced in their different ways. I also teared up for the world that we must tolerate nations like North Korea who seem to simply exist only to provoke, incite and threaten. They have no meaning otherwise and this movie, should I say, this story is proof.

It's a wonderful movie on a number of levels. I've reviewed this movie from a soapbox, but this movie tells truth in a very dramatic fashion and tells it well. For a history lesson and for a lesson in national terrorism and current events, this movie is a must see.

Caught this on Netflix streaming, while I had "nothing better to do;" and, boy, am I glad I did. "Northern Limit Line" is, clearly the most authentic movie about military life since "We Were Soldiers"; and it the most the most authentic film about shipboard life since "Das Boot", but a lot more entertaining. Based on a two incident, what would be called a "clash" by a news reader in a paragraph on a "Nightly News," "Nothern Line Limit" is, alternately, suspenseful, exciting, grueling and, ultimately, touching. Very well written, directed, photographed, acted and scored, "Northern Limit Line" also contains the longest modern naval warfare sea battle I have seen. Hollywood could certainly learn from South Korea about how to film a sea battle. My only slight quibble is the editing. One or two sequences end abruptly, disorienting the viewer for an instant. The movie could also use a slight trimming, particularly the "port departure sequence" on the day of the battle.

Inexplicably, I could not enjoy "Northern Limit Line" on my home theater system. For some reason, the title does not appear on the Netflix "Search" menu on my Roku. Too bad, because the sea battle cries out for a big screen and Surround sound. I give "Northern Limit Line" a "9".

Full Disclosure; I like foreign movies, especially war movies as depicted by what ever nation is portrayed. This movie ranks as one of the best with Tae Guk Gi. The battle scene is well done. Watch it....I bought the Blu-Ray after reading reviews about it. Glad I did. If you can see it on NetFlix by all means go for it!

Extremely displeased that both Japan and South Korea would act as hosts for the 2002 World Cup, the government of North Korea is determined to tarnish these athletic games at all costs. So in order to do that they decide to ambush a South Korean gunboat named Chamsuri 357 in the Yellow Sea. This film essentially covers that battle but first devotes some time developing some of the characters involved in the conflict with one key sailor by the name of "Park Dong-Hywok" (Hyun-Woo Lee) featured most prominently. Other notable characters include the commander of the boat "Captain Yoon Young-Ha" (Mu-Yeol Kim) and a shipmate of Park Dong-Hyeok by the name of "Staff Sergeant Han Sang-Kook" (Goo Jin). Now as far as the overall movie is concerned I thought that the director (Hak-Sun Kim) did a reasonably good job in setting the stage which greatly increased the emotional impact of the human component at the end. On the other hand, I thought that the actual battle scene was much too prolonged and I likewise didn't care for the manner in which the sporting events were so randomly mixed in either. In any case, I thought that this was a good film for the most part and have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.

Found this movie while surfing for something to watch.

Korean language with English subtitles.

It was a gripping and entertaining movie to say the least.

Well worth the watch.

Based on true events and a lasting legacy to those who perished that day.

Definitely leaves you looking for those kleenex at the end to wipe those tears.

As with any movie there are gaffs that nitpicking people will point out. So what?

This movie delivers across many fronts and is definitely guaranteed to not be a disappointment.

With all the drivvle coming out of hollyweird these days, pleasure your mind with a good movie like this.