Memories of Murder (2003)

Starring: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Country: South Korea
Genre: Foreign, Crime

Police investigations are rarely ever handled the way that we see in most movies and television shows. I’ve developed a huge appreciation for films that tell it like it is, which is sometimes bleak and not what we want to hear. Memories of Murder may have been a source of inspiration for the 2007 Fincher drama Zodiac as it has similar themes in common. Murder may be gloomy and dark, but Joon-ho also infuses an non-intrusive sense of humor. The result is an intriguing film that is surprisingly easy and fun to watch… not usually something you can say about a film revolving around violent murders of women. A must see for anyone interested in the crime genre.

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