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58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    Suspenseful and psychologically rich.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    70
    The new English track is predictably clumsy, but the story and images overcome it.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Dana Stevens
    70
    This warm, sorrowful film plays like a downbeat variation on an old World War II picture from Hollywood.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    A 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.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    50
    Scenes of the probe are less successful. They feel contrived, and actress Lee Yeong-ae is not especially effective as Major Jang.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    50
    Despite its merits, is neither an art movie nor an out-and-out, propulsive actioner like "Shiri."
  7. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Chuck Stephens
    40
    Politically, psychologically, and aesthetically schizophrenic.
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9.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. ZiggyStardust
    10
    Simply a masterpiece of a film. A tremendous story told by Park Chan-wook. I can just encourage everybody to watch this movie and enjoy the hell out of it.… Full Review »
  2. OwenB.
    10
    Fantastic. Moving, stylish and original.
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