The Suspect
Written by Im Sang-yoon
Directed by Won Shin-yun
South Korea, 2013
It feels safe to argue that the Bourne film series has had a major influence on the action-espionage genre. Granted, spy thrillers that grilled governments for nefarious cover-ups, as well as espionage escapades featuring greater doses of fisticuffs and explosions (such as the Bond franchise), existed long before 2002’s The Bourne Identity and continue till this day. That said, what directors Doug Limon and Paul Greengrass did to the genre was infuse it with a gritty realism in addition to combining stories of unbelievably well-trained spies and political conspiracies. How many action films, be they concerned with spies or otherwise, have strived for the similar documentary ‘in the moment’ visual style? Not all have succeeded, mind you (the term ‘shaky cam’ is used in derogatory fashion more often than not), but those that have deliver in often spectacular ways.
Written by Im Sang-yoon
Directed by Won Shin-yun
South Korea, 2013
It feels safe to argue that the Bourne film series has had a major influence on the action-espionage genre. Granted, spy thrillers that grilled governments for nefarious cover-ups, as well as espionage escapades featuring greater doses of fisticuffs and explosions (such as the Bond franchise), existed long before 2002’s The Bourne Identity and continue till this day. That said, what directors Doug Limon and Paul Greengrass did to the genre was infuse it with a gritty realism in addition to combining stories of unbelievably well-trained spies and political conspiracies. How many action films, be they concerned with spies or otherwise, have strived for the similar documentary ‘in the moment’ visual style? Not all have succeeded, mind you (the term ‘shaky cam’ is used in derogatory fashion more often than not), but those that have deliver in often spectacular ways.
- 7/23/2014
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
South Korea produces a higher consistency of quality action-thrillers than any other country. Fact? Opinion? Either way it’s true to me. The last few years alone have seen a barrage of near-instant classics including The Man From Nowhere, The Chaser, The Yellow Sea, A Company Man, Confession of Murder, Secret Reunion, I Saw the Devil, and more. Their success comes from a combination of attitude and aesthetic with the other common element being some stellar fight/action choreography. The most recent film hoping to join the ranks of the ones above is The Suspect. Director Won Shin-yeon‘s latest comes six years after his solid 2007 thriller, Seven Days, but unlike that one this appears to have a somewhat political bent. The story follows a North Korean defector now living in the South who is forced on the run after he’s accused of a triple murder. All is not as it seems though, and...
- 1/8/2014
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Director Won Shin-yun appears to have set himself a lofty goal with his upcoming action thriller The Suspect, with the first footage promising nothing less than a local version of Bourne or Bond with production values to match.Dong-chul was the best special field agent in North Korea, but he's abandoned by his government during a mission. While on the run, he looks for his wife and child, who were sold as slaves to China, only to discover their corpses. He soon finds out that his colleague was behind the killing and defects to the South in search of his nemesis. He looks for him during the day, and works as a temp driver at night and as a personal driver for Chairman Park. One night...
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- 11/12/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Director won the Camera d’Or award at Cannes for his feature debut Ilo Ilo, which represents Singapore in the foreign language Oscar race.
Ilo Ilo is a family drama that plays out against the backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Chen’s short film, Ah Ma (Grandma) was nominated for the Palme d’Or for short film at the 60th Cannes Film Festival and earned a special mention.
His 2008 short Haze screened in competition at the 58th Berlinale.
Chen completed his masters in film directing in 2010 at the UK’s National Film And Television School with the support of a scholarship from the Media Development Authority Of Singapore.
Chen divides his time between London and Singapore and resides in the UK where he continues to be represented by United Agents.
Ilo Ilo is a family drama that plays out against the backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Chen’s short film, Ah Ma (Grandma) was nominated for the Palme d’Or for short film at the 60th Cannes Film Festival and earned a special mention.
His 2008 short Haze screened in competition at the 58th Berlinale.
Chen completed his masters in film directing in 2010 at the UK’s National Film And Television School with the support of a scholarship from the Media Development Authority Of Singapore.
Chen divides his time between London and Singapore and resides in the UK where he continues to be represented by United Agents.
- 10/15/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Winning Prize
The award winning Assembly on UK Blu Ray
45th Golden Horse Awards Won: Best Actor (Zhang Hanyu) 2008 Hundred Flowers Awards Won: Best Film 2009 Golden Rooster Awards Won: Best Film Won: Best Film Director Won: Best Cinematography Won: Best Original Music Score 11th Pyongyang International Film Festival Won: Best Picture Won: Best Director
Note: This competition is open to UK residents over the age of 18 only.
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We will announce the winner on Saturday 25th February 2012.
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The award winning Assembly on UK Blu Ray
45th Golden Horse Awards Won: Best Actor (Zhang Hanyu) 2008 Hundred Flowers Awards Won: Best Film 2009 Golden Rooster Awards Won: Best Film Won: Best Film Director Won: Best Cinematography Won: Best Original Music Score 11th Pyongyang International Film Festival Won: Best Picture Won: Best Director
Note: This competition is open to UK residents over the age of 18 only.
How to Play ?
In a moment you will see a screenshot from a recent Asian film, all you need to do is tell us the name of the film..
It couldn’t be easier! You can enter either via Twitter, Facebook or the form below.
We will announce the winner on Saturday 25th February 2012.
Name this Film
Its got Jackie Chan in it
We will pick a winner at random from the correct answers (if you try to enter multiple times...
- 2/23/2012
- by Tiger33
- AsianMoviePulse
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