That ever popular darling of genre cinema, the strong, silent and stylishly dressed hitman returns in Korean thriller “A Company Man”, marking the debut of writer director Lim Sang Yoon. To be fair, Lim does try to shake up the usual mix of moodiness and bullets with a few new ideas, portraying the assassination game as just another corporate venture, with popular actor So Ji Sub (“Rough Cut”) as the titular killer, a man whose working life, aside from the business of murder, is very much like that of other people. Possibly due to the presence of So, the film proved popular at the domestic box office, noting up over a million admissions within 2 weeks of its release, despite its very familiar sounding premise.
So plays Hyung Do, who has spent his life dedicated to his job as an assassin and to the company he works for, gradually rising up the
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Though after an explosive opening there isn’t much action for the first hour, when the film does shift up a gear for the final act, it’s genuinely exciting and thrillingly violent, with some excellent shootouts and well-handled set pieces as Hyung Do finally gets down to business. This sees the film building to a rousing finale, and though again the conclusion echoes that of many others, it’s at least delivered with some punch.
As a result, though by no means the last word on the subject or even terribly memorable, “A Company Man” is an enjoyable and decent genre entry, its character clichés at least partly excused by its fun corporate theme. For a debut, it’s a solid effort from Lim Sang Yoon, marking him as a director worth watching in the future, especially if he turns his eye to something a little more creative, and fans of So Ji Sub should certainly have a good time watching the actor going through the usual hitman with a heart
This film unlike most others on the same topic had no real event to focus on. There was not just one climax or specific scene that the others built up to or supported. I cannot say that I enjoyed it but I do feel it has to a great extent affected me. The only reason I feel that this film is one worth watching is because of the latent message it holds. It very successfully exposes authority and bureaucracy in society. The characters in this film portray people that are either convinced or have been convinced that are crazy.
Margin call is movie about a company that is on wall, the Lehman’s Brothers. Lehman’s Brother is a big company that has been around for more than 70 years and is big on Wall Street ,it is an investment company, what the movie shows us is the fall of this great company and the ethical/unethical decisions that was taken by the people within the company.
The screenplay by Ichirô Fujita does a great job in bringing together a large number of complex relationships, while keeping things simple enough that you do not get lost in the
It becomes even more complicated when Irving’s and Sydney’s scams becomes uncovered by the FBI and an overambitious agent, Richie DiMaso, played by an energetic and curly haired Bradley Cooper. He pushes them to take part in scamming supposedly corrupt politicians with the help of a fake sheikh and his fictional millions. Richie is blinded by his wishful thinking and falls for Sydney and her fake British accent, and he begins to woo this imitation lady even during the arrest. To top it all, Irving starts feeling genuine friendship for one of the politicians who is supposed to be scammed, a loved honor dot (Jeremy Renner), who is mayor of Camden.
I think the performance delivered the message and intent perfect. I was not once confused, but it is that which starts out some what at the end and uses flashbacks to tell the full story.
Spike Lee, through his undoubtedly inventive yet obtrusive camerawork, embodies emotional impact. From lateral panning and jumpy camera sequences to his use of perspective, Lee inspires intensity and apprehension. An odd synchronicity between the camerawork and subject matter fosters these emotional reactions and inspires inquisition; the viewer conceptualizes the camerawork to uncover a significance the narrative cannot deliver. The cop sequence retains suspense and effortlessly transfers Flipper’s anxiety; a “voyeuristic” perspective stimulates the former while rapid camera shifts and altering points of view maintain the latter. The scene in which Flipper asks for a promotion illustrates Lee’s emphasis on viewer impact and impression, sometimes at the cost
I really enjoyed this film. I would highly recommend it to anyone who really enjoys a good revenge movie. This film will cover it all. I do plan on buying this film, framing it and putting it up on my wall. That’s how much I liked it. If you have not yet seen this film, you need to get up and go get a copy and set your DVD player to repeat.
With the help of superb editing, sound, mise en scene, and cinematography, this film cannot be topped. The fist scene of the movie creates an atmosphere that helps the viewer know that he/she will enjoy this wonderful classic. Throughout the movie there are surprises and fun that makes this a movie that people will want to watch again and again. Gene Kelly said it best when he said, "Dignity, always dignity. " That is what this movie has from beginning to end, dignity.
Every movie has a bad guy, villain, or trader; in the case of Slumdog Millionaire, the
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It is successful both in the domestic market, and internationally. This essay sets out to understand this phenomenon. First, it attempts to trace South Korean cinema’s comeback story. I feel a need to do this because I find that so many of my South Korean friends and colleagues are reluctant to admit this, or focus solely on the problems the industry is facing in the future. There may be worries about the future, and there may be “ifs” and “buts” about the present state of the South Korean film industry.
This report is an analysis of Leadership in the movie Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone. This report explored the concept of leadership and how it depicted in the movie. The reports explain leader’s use of power and influence tactics. As the report proceeds it shows leader’s attributes and style and how it influences on movie character’s action and the environment in which they operates. In the end, it gives an analysis of the effectivness of the learder.
Although admittedly some scenes have a comical side to them, Besson's fast paced action and gruesome images hold the tension and suspense brilliantly. His use of close-ups and camera movements, especially the subjective stance used by the victim, convey the feelings felt by the characters and the way in which they behave. Sound plays a crucial role in the opening sequence because, in my view, it is used to control the level of suspense and intrigue.
Though it is simple to follow, with little in the way of twists, the film is still very enjoyable. What the movie lacks in complexity is made up for in quality, as the story line intrigues the viewer from the start. The creation of the doll in the opening sequence sets the tone for the movie and creates a connection between the viewers and the characters. It holds the viewer’s attention by creating a sense of unease surrounding the different character’s motives and choices, leaving the audience with numerous questions. Though most are answered by the end of the movie, these questions help the viewer remain invested in the plot. The only complaint that the plot of the film may obtain is the pacing of the conclusion, which progresses almost too quickly to be
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