Beautifully crafted, this story stays with you. It's complicated, and it does take a few watchings, but everytime I was able to find a new clue. The unsettling and emotional ride is worth reading some subtitles.

I loved everything about this movie. It's one of those movies that will confuse you by the end but after you go back and watch it again things start to make sense. It seems to be marketed as a horror movie but I would say it's more of a drama with some horror elements. Touching story, great cinematography, as well as a great musical score. I can't recommend this movie enough.

I intially rented this movie so my girlfriend and I could get some good "scares" for the night, but after watching this movie I was not only scared to death, but highly emotional. This movie messes with your mind, it makes you question what was reality and what was not. I had to watch it a second time to put it all together and in one word it was brilliant. After the second time through I couldn't help but tear up, which was embarassing but none the less, that's how powerful the movie was. I loved everything about it, the acting, the music, the special effects and especially the story. If you've liked any asian horror before, such as the Ring, or even if you enjoy a good drama, heck, even if you don't like either I'd still recommend this flick.… Expand

Possibly one of the best horror films ever made, but at the same time, it's more of a drama than a horror. Im Su-Jung and Moon Geun-Young, the film's two young leads, are supreme actresses and should be lauded accordingly. The haunting cinematography speaks volumes of beauty. In short, this film is not to be missed.

The first time I watched this movie, I liked it. The second time, I loved it and it remains one of my fav. movies. People expecting a conventional scary movie will be disappointed. But, if the viewer watches it with an open mind she will be greatly rewarded. Highly Recommended!

Great film, probably one of my favourites.

This is my favorite foreign horror film. The cinematography is awesome, the art direction is exemplary, the mood and atmosphere it creates is creepy and very effective. Horror with an artistic soul. The plot is indeed confusing and the ending allows for the viewers own interpretation of "what happened" it is purposely open-ended and yet enjoyable and leaves you transfixed and still thinking about it long after it is finished. Employs subtle tension (that bloody bag still haunts me!) Its atmosphere and style is as of yet, unmatched. A work of art.… Expand

Visually beautiful and haunting, and with a great story behind it all. Yes, during the film I was confused, and even frustrated...actually I was confused at the end as well, trying fervently to piece it all together. When I did (and after seeing it again...and again), it became one of my favourite films. It's a crying shame that films like this are almost extinct nowadays, and we9;re given explosions and plasticine actors instead of a plot and a mystery. It's wonderful to see a film that trusts your capabilit yof understanding. An excellent film!… Expand

Superbly crafted, excellent acting and an intricate web of a storyline that invites the viewers to come up with possibilities and reasons for certain twists and turns. On top of that, this sublime film holds on to some terrifing moments, and shows us that our imagination can cause far more horror than any film ever could. It is also the only film apart from "ringu", in my opinion, that perfects the overused scene of a dead girl with her hair covering her face. Gave me goosebumps and left me in a state of awe when it finished. An absolute must see.… Expand

This sort of film needs a strong denouement that brings into focus all the plot vagaries. "A Tale of Two Sisters" fails to do that. It's hard to tell what took place in the protagonist's mind, and what really happened. Sometimes, there's more than one mentally unstable character; a confusing and unfortunate ploy because we have to distinguish reality from fantasy. A second viewing will clear things up but it might not be worth the effort. Neither young actress are particularly effective. Ji-Woon Kim has talent. "The Foul King" is a better sports film from a non-English speaking country than, say, "The Iron Ladies", or "Lagaan". "A Tale of Two Sisters" is no "Fright Club", and like the equally mediocre "The Eye"(Hong Kong), received American distribution due to the popularity of the horror genre.… Expand

It's pretty, nicely shot, but lacking in originality. The script was borrowed -- nay, stolen -- from Mulholland Drive and Eraserhead without bothering to credit David Lynch.

Thanks in no small part to THE RING, Asian horror cinema has become more accessible for American audiences. Increasingly in popularity is the creepy psychological thriller. South Korea's ATOTS is a prime example, a model slow-burn of a ghost story. This is a movie that relies on its' performances more than anything, and each member of the cast gives solid acting, from the cold stepmother to the clueless father. Hypnotic cinematography and subtle sound work only build on this foundation. Of course, there is a climatic twist, and while it's not necessarily an original one, it manages to be effective, giving the film increased depth and providing a different definition of horror than viewers might have come to expect. Chances are, those willing to take in A TALE OF TWO SISTERS will either be stupefied or stunned. Either way, this film is an intriguing and intricate puzzle to put together.… Expand

Being familiar with Korean folklore, I can say that the story is not original, but is nto stolen from one individual. A story that makes you think, while still being able to scare you. The movie is full of puzzles, and it really makes you think, instead of being stupid and all about people jumping out of closets.

A horror masterpiece that ranks alongside "Rosemary's Baby" and John Carpenter's "The Thing" for dread-soaked brilliance.

This film is a great psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until it's too late. It has wonderful acting and suspense. You may have to go back and re-watch it to see the subtle hints the movie actually gave you as it played out. It leaves you questioning and guessing and most of all, you'll want to go back and check on your little sisters afterwards. Definitley emotional in the final scene, with a little bit of a scare. It left me not afraid of the closet but the wardrobe instead.… Expand

It's been 8 years since I thoroughly enjoyed a movie, but after watching A Tale of Two Sisters, I feel it's the third best movie I've ever seen.

A cut above the Grudges and Rings of the world. Gorgeous cinematography.

In the end, the plot revelations are a little too obscure and vague for even a fan of that kind of ending like me, but the scary moments, performances, cinematogrpahy, and direction are so good that it makes up for it. Along with Japan's Audition, easily the scariest of the Asian Horror flicks of the last few years, and maybe ever.