WOW! this movie takes you for a ride, you can't help but look at the screen and wait for what will happen next. It's insane how the twist of the film is revealed and what hitting the device really does. I thought the ending was powerful and the acting was so good since you can see the pain in his face. The knowledge and shame and guilt is all shown in the actor's face. The movie's acting was so Good each character can interpret what they are feeling and the pain in their eyes. It had a really cool fight scene and was filmed really well. The twists had you in a loop and the movie's pacing is done really well in a disturbing way. This is a good psychological thriller that will have you looking at the screen after finishing the movie wondering what you just watched.

I’ve seen several Korean films in my life and this one is a pretty intense watch. It’s regal and raw with a dark twist to it. All these scenes like where he eats the squid give this creepy and eerie feeling. Even when he causes his own harm such as practicing hitting a wall or slowly losing his mind in the room. The fight scenes just add to this thriller. To me it began slowly but then began to pick up pace to become a movie of revenge.He’s trying to find a reason as to why he was trapped in the “cell.” Only later to find out it was Woo-jin, an old classmate he had spread a rumor about in highschool. The plot twist just added to the movie and was very creepy as the main character had been hypnotized to falling in love with his own daughter. This was one creepy and thriller watch.

Oldboy is one of the most intense, mind-bending thrillers I’ve ever seen. It starts with a man, Oh Dae-su, being mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years without explanation, then suddenly released and told to find out why. What follows is a brutal, stylish, and emotionally devastating journey packed with twists that hit hard. The hallway hammer fight scene alone is legendary, raw, one-take, and unforgettable. But what really makes Oldboy stand out is how it blends violent revenge with psychological depth. It’s disturbing, beautifully shot, and emotionally layered in a way that sticks with you long after the credits roll. It’s definitely not an easy watch, but if you can handle dark subject matter and love stories that push boundaries, this is a must-see. Just prepare to be shaken.

Visually, an amazing film, and the storyline is just as impressive as the visuals. The hallway scene of course was one of my favorite scenes, I think that a lot of the fights and action scenes are beautifully choreographed, the portrayal of Oh Dae-su's fall insanity is perfectly done in all parts of the film, and of course the ending was absolutely twisted yet impactful, especially the last scene. Although it may not be a movie to recommend to everyone, for those that are able to get past the somewhat graphic scenes, I do think it is worth a watch.

To begin, the first word that comes to mind after watching the movie was sort of jaw-dropping and insane. This movie has a lot of twists and turns and sort of focuses on young people fighting each other. I would say you don't know what to expect at first given that there is beautiful classical music and throughout the movie you start to realize that there are incredibly gruesome and violent themes. The movie also has an incredible reveal which can be a little confusing if it's your first time watching. I personally didn't think the movie was terrible but definitely had some disturbing topics and is not a movie people should watch over and over. I do think the cinnamontography is quite good and the acting as well should note that it is quite dramatic. So overall this is something that you find interesting. I would give it a go on watching it.

My thoughts on Oldboy are that it is, in my opinion, a great movie. The storyline of the film is very interesting, as well as the characters; it all ties well together. The acting in this film is amazing. Choi Min-sik’s acting is what brings out all the action in the film, making it interesting to watch. There are also so many emotions that you go through while watching this film, which is what I think makes this a very powerful way of adding to the story, almost as if you can feel what the characters are going through. It has amazing acting, and the cinematography of the film truly is what makes this film so captivating. It truly dives deeper than the original Japanese manga.

In my honest opinion, I enjoyed watching "Old Boy" and found it to be entertaining to watch unfold. I particularly enjoyed watching the fight sequences in this film. I also thought that it had pretty cool cinematography that included camera angles, lighting, and cuts. I enjoyed listening to the sound track in the movie. I think that what contributes to making a film good is a good sound track and this film did great in that. The ending of the film feels satisfying and unsatisfying at the same time once the truth is revealed. I would definitely recommend this film because I think it is a worth a watch so that people can enjoy it the way that I did.This film overall has an interesting plot, good fighting sequences, and a nice soundtrack. I would definitely watch this film again.

This film and everything about it completely blew me away! Oldboy is one of those movies that grabs you from the first scene and just keeps dragging deeper into madness.. The story was interesting too, as it seemed simple at first glance, but truly unravels by the end of the film, revealing the story is anything but simple. The emotions are so raw, and the violence is so intense, but it never feels like I have to flinch from it, which I like. Choi Min-sik's performance was outstanding, allowing the movie to be amazing just from him just being on the screen. He makes you feel every ounce of pain, rage, and confusion. The movie is brutal but stylish, heartbreaking but somewhat beautiful. I loved it start to finish! 

I just watched Oldboy and it was wild from start to finish. The story follows a man named Oh Dae-su who gets kidnapped and held in a room for 15 years without knowing why. When he’s finally released, he has to figure out who did it and get revenge. The movie is dark, violent, and emotional, with a huge twist that completely shocked me. The acting and directing were really solid, and the hallway fight scene stood out as one of the best parts. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because even though it was really well done, some parts were hard to watch and the plot was a little over the top at times. Still, it’s a powerful and unforgettable movie.

Oldboy is a masterpiece of a movie even though it's not really my style. The way the story unfolds, the way we get information is very unique and it took me lot of getting used to. It was hard to follow the story in the beginning, but that was also because of the fact that I don't really watch movies in a language I don't understand, so it was hard to keep up with the subtitles. The characters are very interesting and layered. I had a few minor issues with decisions they made, but in the end every one of those were explained. I thought I knew what was going to happen throughout the film, but in the end my jaw dropped. I thought this would be the "original John Wick", but it's far more than that. The cinematography and editing are masterful. I didn't know about the iconic shot beforehand, so I didn't have expectations and yes, it has been done better since 2003, but I loved every second of it. The acting performances are great, but weird. Oldboy is a crazy movie, I don't know if I want to see it again or not.

This film directed by Park Chan-wook was definitely interesting. This movie includes many different twists, action, and emotion all in one. This film to me seemed very dark, and overall unpredictable. I think because it was unpredictable it made the plot exciting. This film is covering a man that was in prison for 15 years. To add to this there was no reason for him to be in prison. Thankfully out of nowhere he was released. After he was freed he was on a mission to figure out why he was even in prison in the first place. Well that was my question as well, so during this film we are going through all the questions he has as well. I can say production was good the way they were moving the camera and all. This movie dug deep into my mind leading me to have so many questions. This movie shows me how small things that happen in your life make a huge difference even if we don't notice. This is probably the best I have rated a movie so far this semester.

beyond brilliant and with the most shocking twist ever

One of the worst movies I ever saw. The whole thing smells like teen spirit. The film throws everything at you like it's daring you to flinch: "Here's raw violence! Here's incest! Here's live animal cruelty! Are you shocked yet?!" It's like it was written by someone whose idea of depth is just adding more edge. Pure edgelord trash, shock for shock's sake wrapped in fake depth.

Expected fighting, but found incest. I can’t find a negative thing to say about this movie so I’m forced to give it a 10. Totally flabbergasted and my expectations were constantly being diverted.

Suspenseful, well executed thriller, must watch for plot twist lovers :)

I watched this in 2025 and yet there wasn’t a single outdated element. I didn’t know what to watch so I put it on, I hadn’t heard anything about it and hadn’t seen many other Korean films. But it was one of those films you can’t stop thinking about weeks after watching it, I so thought I knew what the next turn of the plot would be, yet every time it baffled me. It’s a film so unbelievably creative and original that it is hard to think of another film that amazed me so much. (Also the music in the film is brilliant)

Left me a relief it was nothing but a well-made genre film. Never had this excitement watching films. Bravo.

Woo jin with one if the best conclusions and backstory ever, also one of the best antagonists in fiction. And one of THE BEST plot twist 9.7/10

I recently saw another Korean film ‘I Saw the Devil’ and, in light of the fact that I’ve now watched a film made by the same people, ‘Oldboy’ I’m glad I did. Because I think that many of us have been kind of lulled into believing that the only way to make a film is ‘the Hollywood way.’ I didn’t like ‘I Saw the Devil’ when I started watching it, but, after persevering, I was glad I did in the end. Plus, now I feel I know Korean cinema a little better (or how it’s done) I was able to enjoy (if that’s the right word) ‘Oldboy’ from the off. And it’s certainly a difficult film to describe, let alone say who’s its target audience is. A man – and not a particularly nice one – doesn’t bother seeing his estranged wife and baby daughter in favour of generally going out and getting drunk. However, things quickly catch up with him when he’s swiped off the streets and locked in a room for no less than fifteen years without explanation. However, during this time he’s had more than a few changes of heart. Now he’s not only ready to find out and punish whoever imprisoned him in the first place, but also make amends with his daughter, who is now basically grown up in his absence. It would be easy to label Oldboy as a ‘revenge thriller.’ Yes, there are certainly aspects of hunting down those who wronged him. But it’s the way it’s done that makes it so different. I would go into specifics, but it’s one of those films where if you say too much about the plot you will give away vital points which will lead to you predicting what’s to come. It’s fair to say that there are more than a few twists and turns to keep you interested (or disgusted?) and you will not only need to be ready for those, but also have a strong stomach in terms of content material. Which brings me back to my thoughts on who it’s marketed at. I don’t really know – people who like revenge movies, but can tolerate some pretty disturbing storylines mainly. Oh, and subtitles. It’s got subtitles – but then you probably guessed that. However, even though you have to read the dialogue it’s still easy to tell that the cast are pretty impressive and there are performances that are going to stick with you – even if some of them are for the wrong reasons. Basically, if you like your foreign revenge films dark then give this one a go. Just don’t blame me for any therapy you may require after sitting through it. A classic, but a dark one.

Multiple animals were tortured, abused, killed for this film. Multiple octopuses were eaten alive while they struggled to escape. This is despicable, should be illegal, to watch this film is to support and encourage animal abuse.