J.S.A.: Joint Security Area
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Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings
- Summary: Joint Security Area is the "Apocalypse Now" of the Korean War -- a shimmering, hyper-real epic that charts the spiritual fallout of international politics. (Subway Cinema)
- Director: Chan-wook Park
- Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, War
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75Suspenseful and psychologically rich.
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60A blockbuster hit in Korea, Park's feature debut is a beguiling mix of the generic and the unfamiliar, and it ends on a shot that's nothing short of heartbreaking.
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50Despite its merits, is neither an art movie nor an out-and-out, propulsive actioner like "Shiri."
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50Scenes of the probe are less successful. They feel contrived, and actress Lee Yeong-ae is not especially effective as Major Jang.
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OwenB.10Fantastic. Moving, stylish and original.
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