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New Perspectives: Oldboy
Discover why Luke Bean of Northumbria University believes everyone should experience Oldboy at least once.
Overview
Bringing worldwide acclaim for both the film and the director Park Chan-wook, 2003's Oldboy is a captivating experience exemplified by its cinematography and a mind-bending turn of events. Adapted from the manga of the same name, the film is known for its visceral gore and dark subject matter. Oldboy is a film that everyone should experience at least once.
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