Memories of Murder (2003)
Korean
Memories of Murder is a South Korean Investigative thriller directed by Bong-Joon-Ho and is inspired by the Real incidents that took place at South Korea in around 1986-91. I had Great Expectations on this Film as it was directed by Oscar winning Director Bong Joon Ho and it is considered as one of the best korean films ever made.
The story is about the investigation of the serial murders that took place in Hwaseong, a town in South Korea. Bong Joon Ho narrates the story differently by showing the problems faced by the detectives in the town during Investigation instead of mainly focusing on the Murders. There are no unnecessary scenes in the film, each scene in the film drives the plot forward. This film gives great amount of Thrill without many plot twists. Investigation scenes are great which keeps you hooked throughout the film. Camerawork impressed me even in this film as I loved it in Parasite. Whole film has a raw touch which makes us believe it is inspired by true incidents. All actors did a good job especially a character(kwang-ho) who is suspected as the Murderer impressed me a lot.
It is a kind of a film which makes you tempt to rewatch it. It gives a satisfaction of a Complete film.
Cult Classic
10/10