It Starts out Funny Then Hell Breaks Loose.

[Lord_Stewie]

Hey,

Sure its a Korean Movie. I have such an interest with different culture's Views on things.

Apparently the movie leaked to through piracy. It looks cool for a DISASTER FLICK Reminds me of The Day After Tomorrow but most likely its Better.

Any Thoughts on this?

As if a tsunami in Korea weren't bad enough, now it's leaking onto the Internet! Fortunately, it's only a disaster of a cinematic kind; Haeundae, Korea's first-ever disaster movie, has been making waves (har har) at the box office since its release on July 22, selling more than 10 million tickets, which makes it the most popular local film of the year. Over the weekend, an illegal copy was "briefly" leaked across local peer-to-peer sites, according to JoongAng Daily, and distributor CJ Entertainment plans to request a police investigation this week.

This might sound like a case of 'too little, too late,' as far as the timing of the leak is concerned. After all, one of the reasons that the leaked copy of X-Men Origins: Wolverine caused such an uproar was that it happened more than a month in advance of its theatrical release. Most people want to see a movie before (or shortly after) it's released, not weeks later, don't they? Korean movie piracy is reportedly "rampant," though they don't seem to be in as big a rush as in other parts of the world. According to JoongAng Daily: "What makes this case different is the movies involved have usually finished their runs. Haeundae, though, is playing and ticket sales are growing."

CJ Entertainment, one of the heavyweight distributors in Korea, has already sold the film in 24 territories, including the United Sates, and doesn't want to jeopardize the profit potential, especially with an 800-pound gorilla in Roland Emmerich's 2012 waiting to take over the the disaster spotlight in November. Derek Elley of Variety called Haeundae (named after a beach in Busan) a "thoroughly entertaining, tightly cut slice of hokum." Sound familiar?

There is a trailer. JUST CLICK HERE.

Anyways, Enjoy.

[doctorD]

Looks more like a comedy and less serious. But trailers are sometimes misleading.

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by doctorD

Looks more like a comedy and less serious. But trailers are sometimes misleading.

They are sometimes. Remember we are dealing with a different cultural view on things. my first thoughts on the trailer that it was funny, then I was like what is going on here.

IMO this is fresh work that doesn't involve Hollywood.

[OrlandoEastwood]

Originally Posted by doctorD

Looks more like a comedy and less serious. But trailers are sometimes misleading.

It was in the first half but holy sh**! Did you see that whole part on the bridge? That was hardcore right there! That woman got snapped by that cable and those storage crates just flattened that guy. That had me on the edge of my seat. Screw Roland Emmerich's 2012. Haeundae FTW!

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

It was in the first half but holy sh**! Did you see that whole part on the bridge? That was hardcore right there! That woman got snapped by that cable and those storage crates just flattened that guy. That had me on the edge of my seat. Screw Roland Emmerich's 2012. Haeundae FTW!

It will probably end up being the better movie than 2012.

[paperthrower2000]

Looks interesting

[Rovic]

Does anyone know if those movies ever get released in the states? or in order to watch you have to import?

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by Rovic

Does anyone know if those movies ever get released in the states? or in order to watch you have to import?

Apparently the film had been sold to 24 different territories Including the States (mentioned in the article.). I checked on Amazon its not there, its either the article is discussing distribution rights or you could find the film in some Korean/Asian stores close by your location. you may want to check that out. Let me know if you find out anything.

[Rovic]

Originally Posted by shadblz

Apparently the film had been sold to 24 different territories Including the States (mentioned in the article.). I checked on Amazon its not there, its either the article is discussing distribution rights or you could find the film in some Korean/Asian stores close by your location. you may want to check that out. Let me know if you find out anything.

ok, cool, thanks...i will..

[Psychonaut]

This looks pretty cool. I'll watch it for sure.