Chicago – The partnership between IFC and The Criterion Collection has led to a number of great releases (“A Christmas Tale,” “Che”) and a few questionable entries (“Life During Wartime”) but rarely has it completely unearthed a film as little-seen as Lee Chang-Dong’s brilliant “Secret Sunshine.” This award-winning dissection of faith amidst tragedy never even received a Chicago release as far as I can remember but it absolutely deserves a wider audience. This is a great film given a strong release by the DVD/Blu-ray series ever.
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
“Secret Sunshine” opens with a striking (especially in HD) shot of blue sky and ends with a shot of dull earth. The journey from that opening image to the final one is a harrowing, melodramatic saga that will work your emotional nerves and force you to ask questions about the use of faith and religion. This is a dark piece but an impressive,...
Blu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0
“Secret Sunshine” opens with a striking (especially in HD) shot of blue sky and ends with a shot of dull earth. The journey from that opening image to the final one is a harrowing, melodramatic saga that will work your emotional nerves and force you to ask questions about the use of faith and religion. This is a dark piece but an impressive,...
- 8/29/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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