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Last Lizard · 10-09-2018, 08:33 PM

I've been thinking about this for a while now (okay years maybe?) and I guess it's about time I found out whether or not I'm alone in my assertion that modern korean cinema: just isn't very good.

When I say modern, I suppose I'm comparing it to the hallyu boom of the late 90's and early 00's. I trust most of you who frequent this board are familiar with the era, when Korean cinema was really on fire with a more than generous amount of films that are held in high regard today. With directors and actors who are still pretty dependable to this day when it comes to entertainment or better yet those who strive to deliver something more. Outside this circle of identifiable style and substance though.. things appear to be a little rote?

I will say though, that gone are the days where I was willing to spend $30+ on a single Korean DVD. If something interests me at all I tend to hold out hoping for a Bluray release. Sometimes they come months later but often times you're left waiting and wondering if they'll ever come at all. Back in the day I found it easier to justify the prices beyond the film itself: fancy packaging could help sell you and of course DVD was simply the format of choice.

When I do pick up a Korean Blu these days more often than not the films usually aren't bad.. but few seem to really hit the mark. For every Han Gong-ju or The Wailing there are ten The Villainess (sorry to anyone who liked it lol) or Inside Men (not sorry for this though

). Their method of what's going to get a Blu release and when seems scattershot at best. I was of the assumption that if they were pulling out all the stops with a Bluray release or even moreso a DVD and follow up Blu release, that the films would be of a higher caliber than they often are.

By all means you can chalk it up to personal taste but since I'm put off by the volume of Korean films that just land square in the middle of the road for me, I'm wondering if I'm simply sleeping on some level talent under the surface that isn't getting as much exposure? What films in recent years for you stand out? Which directors and actors do you think are not quite getting the attention they deserve? Is it my imagination or are Korean movies just flooded with wannabe pop star actors (I know that look and style has knda always been there in some genres to be fair) and by the numbers box ticking tropes these days? As I said before I'm less inclined to keep dropping as much money on discs these days so it's hard to know for sure if the outward appearance is correct or I'm just missing out on alot of good stuff that people just don't talk much about.

So what's you opinion on modern korean movies? Am I just getting old and bitterand need to invest more?

10-09-2018, 08:33 PM	#1
Last Lizard Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:1288 DVD collection:295	Your opinion on modern Korean cinema I've been thinking about this for a while now (okay years maybe?) and I guess it's about time I found out whether or not I'm alone in my assertion that modern korean cinema: just isn't very good. When I say modern, I suppose I'm comparing it to the hallyu boom of the late 90's and early 00's. I trust most of you who frequent this board are familiar with the era, when Korean cinema was really on fire with a more than generous amount of films that are held in high regard today. With directors and actors who are still pretty dependable to this day when it comes to entertainment or better yet those who strive to deliver something more. Outside this circle of identifiable style and substance though.. things appear to be a little rote? I will say though, that gone are the days where I was willing to spend $30+ on a single Korean DVD. If something interests me at all I tend to hold out hoping for a Bluray release. Sometimes they come months later but often times you're left waiting and wondering if they'll ever come at all. Back in the day I found it easier to justify the prices beyond the film itself: fancy packaging could help sell you and of course DVD was simply the format of choice. When I do pick up a Korean Blu these days more often than not the films usually aren't bad.. but few seem to really hit the mark. For every Han Gong-ju or The Wailing there are ten The Villainess (sorry to anyone who liked it lol) or Inside Men (not sorry for this though ). Their method of what's going to get a Blu release and when seems scattershot at best. I was of the assumption that if they were pulling out all the stops with a Bluray release or even moreso a DVD and follow up Blu release, that the films would be of a higher caliber than they often are. By all means you can chalk it up to personal taste but since I'm put off by the volume of Korean films that just land square in the middle of the road for me, I'm wondering if I'm simply sleeping on some level talent under the surface that isn't getting as much exposure? What films in recent years for you stand out? Which directors and actors do you think are not quite getting the attention they deserve? Is it my imagination or are Korean movies just flooded with wannabe pop star actors (I know that look and style has knda always been there in some genres to be fair) and by the numbers box ticking tropes these days? As I said before I'm less inclined to keep dropping as much money on discs these days so it's hard to know for sure if the outward appearance is correct or I'm just missing out on alot of good stuff that people just don't talk much about. So what's you opinion on modern korean movies? Am I just getting old and bitterand need to invest more?

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