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Where do you stand on the directing talent of Park Chan-wook?

Can't wait to see more.  He's definitely Great.
3 (17.6%)
He certainly makes my list, but I can think of many who are better.
1 (5.9%)
I've seen enough to say he's really good.
5 (29.4%)
I've seen some of his films, and he's okay.
4 (23.5%)
I've seen some of his work and I don't care for him.
1 (5.9%)
I haven't seen enough of his work, but I hope to.
3 (17.6%)
I have never heard of him before.
0 (0%)
I've heard of him, but I'm not that interested.
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 17

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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2008, 10:59:18 AM »
I've seen J.S.A. and Oldboy and they're pretty good.
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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2008, 11:10:23 AM »
Only saw Oldboy, no opinion on the man.
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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2008, 11:18:08 AM »
Seen Oldboy (in agreement with chester) and Sympathy for Mr. which while good wan;t nearly as good as Oldboy.  Saw lady at the Philly fest a few years ago when they played the reels in the wrong order and I've yet to catch back up with it.

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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2008, 11:31:29 AM »
Oldboy
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Lady Vengeance

Oldboy is one of my favorite movies from the past ten years.

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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2008, 02:43:32 PM »
I've only see Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

I do have Oldboy and Lady Vengeance recorded which I will see both next month. 
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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2008, 03:30:14 PM »
Oldboy was enough to tell me he's really good.
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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2008, 03:47:54 PM »

JokerXgg will be watching J.S.A. (Park Chan-Wook, 2001) for reasons which remain unclear to me.  I think maybe it has something to do with the Far East bracket, but then again what doesn't.  Also, it seems like people eventually find their way to the Vengeance Trilogy films on their own, but need a little push to see J.S.A., even though some people say it's still Park's best film to date.

I am some people.
All that said, I'm not yet sure how to rank Park.

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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2010, 01:53:04 PM »
1. Lady Vengeance
2. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
3. Thirst
4. Oldboy

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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2010, 02:21:31 PM »
I actively and openly dislike all I've seen.  Except for the Hammer Scene in Oldboy.  That's pretty awesome.
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Re: The Top Directors Working Today: Park Chan-wook
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2010, 03:26:29 PM »
1. Lady Vengeance
2. Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
3. Thirst
4. Oldboy


Someone else who recognizes how brilliant Lady Vengeance is, nice. :)

 

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