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another press conference today 21 July 2008

[rubie]

July 24, 2008

'Eye' Spies Perfect Crime

By Lee Hyo-won

Staff Reporter

In the urban action film "Eye for an Eye,'' actor Han Seok-gyu, left, plays a hardball detective

who's determined to catch a mastermind criminal (Cha Seung-won). / Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment

Korea's favorite leading men Han Seok-gyu and Cha Seung-won team up in "Eye for an Eye," an urban action flick that slithers with speed, style and substance.

Perfect crimes unfold in the tradition of the "Ocean's 11" trilogy, launching a "Public Enemy"-style cat and mouse game. Han dyes his hair silver and wears a matching gray suit and shiny Hermes belt to play the role of a suave yet gum chewing, foulmouthed detective -- the film is worth watching just to see the "Shiri (Swiri)" (1998) star drive like a madman and mercilessly interrogate suspects.

Similar to the recent box office smash "Public Enemy Returns," veteran detective Baek is about to resign so he can set up his own business. But he has to postpone it when 1.8 billion won is stolen from a bank truck in broad daylight and then 600 kilograms of trafficked gold vanishes from an airport -- all under police surveillance. Someone had ingeniously impersonated Baek, and this proves to be a serious blow to the real Baek's ego.

The following day, Baek receives a package, a stash of cash signed to and from Baek. This "friendly" gesture is from the mastermind crime-ring head himself, Ahn Hyun-min (Cha). This MBA-holding former prison guard outsmarts Baek and thwarts his plans with finesse. To add fuel to his fury, Ahn has the nerve to leave blatant clues and even appear before him. Soon, Baek realizes that he is being used as a prawn in Ahn's master plan to attack a bigger enemy.

What could have stopped short of being a string of Hollywood conventions takes on a unique Korean streak. It oozes human drama inherent to traditional stories. Here, Ahn is obviously the bad guy, but Baek, who doesn't refrain from using violence to fish for clues, seems much more despicable. Unlike "Public Enemy," the cat and mouse here have a common enemy, the dog -- a wicked business tycoon who wronged them both. In Korean tales, even scary ghost stories, vengeful spirits are always understandable in the end, and Ahn is just a coolheaded Hamlet driven by filial piety to take revenge.

The movie takes viewers to different corners of local cities: Busan ports and markets, local jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) and pojang macha (street food stall) as well as a well-orchestrated car race through a busy Seoul business district. It also invites you to a gay bar. Actor Lee Byung-joon disguises his deep baritone voice to play "Antonio," a transvestite who speaks with a high-pitched purr and sports perfectly blow-dried hair and a ring on his pinky finger. His well-tamed character portrayal provides a subtle counterpoint to the two male leads.

The visuals capitalize on the long and lean silhouette of model-turned-actor Cha, who struts around in finely pressed suits, holding his weapon of choice, a torch. Ahn Gwon-tae ("My Brother," 2004), who served as assistant director for Kwak Kyung-taek's hit film "Friend: (2001), shot the first half of "Eye" before his mentor took over. The result is something swift and glossy, full of comic strip-like split screen technique found in "Tazza: The High Rollers" (2006).

In theaters July 31. 15 and over. 101 minutes. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment.

Credits: hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2.../141_28136.html

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Source: HanCinema

Via: Newsen 2008-07-29 09:03:03

Cha Seung-won boasts his thrilling action scenes

[Newsen/Daum]

Actor Cha Seung-won will be on the screens through movie "Eye for an Eye".

Along with Han Seok-Kyu, Cha recently was at the VIP press conference for this movie where he admited that he was very proud of this film.

Cha boasted that this film has great visuals in addition to the fashion for the costumes.

The two male actors will be in intense car action scenes where the two reveal their strength and agility.

Han is the genius criminal and Cha is a detective tryin to solve this spontaneous and never ending case.

This is a cool and action filled summer movie which will be aired this 30th!

Check it out!

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Source: HanCinema

Via: Newsen 2008-07-01 08:50:36

Did you see Cha Seung-won's tattoo?

[Newsen/Daum]

This sexy and charismatic movie star showed us he can take a ' bad guy ' image.

The 2008 action movie, "Eye For and Eye" ("Eye For and Eye, Tooth For a Tooth"), Cha Seung-won takes on a role as a high-roller businessman taking on criminal acts.

The movie stills that were taken recently revealed his muscular body with a large tattoo of an angel with a name "Rachel" below it. I say, the character is made to draw attention from the ladies...?

This year's best action movie starring Han Seok-Kyu and Cha Seung-won will shock everyone with their fantastic acting.

"Eye for an Eye, Tooth For A Tooth" will be released this July 21st 31st.

[Guest inez]

Man..i am so looking forward to this movie..awesome pair! they are super cool actors!

hey..what's with the rasta dreadlock Cha SeungWon???

[rubie]

Thursday, 7 August 2008

Local hits lift Korean summer B.O.

Written by Han Sunhee

SEOUL - A series of summer hits has given the beleaguered Korean film industry a welcome box office boost after a dismal performance in the first half of the year. But next week kudos seems set to be Batman's.

According to a new report by leading distributor CJ CGV, market share for Korean films was 48% in July, with total admissions of 17.5 million nationwide.

Market share was a marked improvement for local films compared with the 7.8% figure in May and 26% in June. It is also higher than the 19% recorded in July 2007, though lower than 54% in July 2006.

The result was achieved by the highly anticipated local summer releases "The Good, The Bad, The Weird," with 4.75 million admissions in July was the month's top score - and it has since passed the 5 million admissions milestone. Among the 6 films that passed 1 million ticket sales mark, three were local films, "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" "Public Enemy Returns" and "Sunny."

According to separate box office statistics by Korean Film Council, "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" grossed $33.2 million from 5.28 million admissions to date. On the box office chart of the last weekend, pic was knocked off its number one spot by the sensational opening of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," but still managed 636,000 admissions for three days from Friday to Sunday.

"Public Enemy Returns," which opened in mid June, appears to have long legs and still ranked at No.10, lifting its cume to $26.3 million gross from 4.18 million admissions to date. In its second week, "Sunny" sustained well at the box office, taking $9 million from 1.43 million admissions.

Another local movie showed an impressive performance. An action thriller by helmer Kwak Kyung-taek ("Typhoon"), "Eye for an Eye" ranked at No.3 on the chart, grossing $5.6 million from 890,000 admissions to date, for production shingle Taewon Entertainment and distributor Lotte Entertainment.

Local titles however are expected to take a back seat in the upcoming frame. After "Emperor" attracted 2.15 million admissions in its first week, next up is the opening of "The Dark Knight."

Opened unusually on a Wednesday, "The Dark Knight" is currently topping KOFIC's advanced ticketing charts, and accounts for 49% of pre-sales. On Tuesday, pic attracted a handy 57,000 admissions from previews at 242 screens nationwide. "Emperor" is also holding well with 14% share of the pre-sales market.

Source: Variety Asia

http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/6666/

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Another movie promotional event.

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does anyone have clubbox link for this movie? my dad really wants to see it

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[K-FILM REVIEWS] 눈에는 눈 이에는 이 (Eye for an Eye)

Posted by X at 3:03am.

Posted in Film & DVD Reviews , Asia.

http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/k-film-rev...eye-for-an-eye/

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November 11, 2008

"Eye for an Eye"

Gritty showcase for star Han Seok-gyu ("Shiri") clocks in as a very solid crime thriller

Written by Derek Elley

"Eye for an Eye" ("Nunyeneun nun iyeneun i")

A Lotte Entertainment release of a Taewon Entertainment production, in association with UBU Film. (International sales: Fine Cut, Seoul.) Produced by Jeong Tae-weon. Executive producer, Jerrold Tae Directed by K.T. Kwak, Ahn Gwon-tae. Screenplay, Kim Dong-woo; adaptation, Kwak, Ahn.

With: Han Seok-gyu, Cha Seung-weon, Lee Byeong-jun, Kim Ji-seok, Song Yeong-chang, Jeong In-gi.

South Korean helmer K.T. Kwak, whose career has run the full gamut from triumph ("Friend") to disaster ("Typhoon"), clocks in with a very solid, at times moreso, crimer in "Eye for an Eye." Gritty widescreen showcase for stars Han Seok-gyu ("Shiri") and Cha Seung-weon ("Blood Rain") as a hard-assed cop and a cool mastermind, respectively, is trim entertainment, but beyond Asia reps more film-week or buff ancillary fare. Locally, actors' names propelled it to a tasty 2 million admissions in August.

About to retire to run a grocery store, maverick Capt. Baek Seong-chan (Han) is lured back by a daring holdup in which his own identity is used in the getaway. Robbery is just the start of an elaborate revenge plan by Ahn Hyeon-min (Cha) against mobster businessman Kim (Song Yeong-chang, aces), who drove Ahn's father to suicide, and Ahn has deliberately involved Baek as the latter never succeeded in nailing Kim. Gum-chewing and silver-haired, Han tries too hard to convey Baek's manic side, though his chemistry with the much more natural Cha is fine. Use of split-screen at major moments is effective in ramping up the tension.

Camera (color, widescreen, HD-to-35mm), Oh Hyeon-je, Alex Hong; editor, Gyeong Min-ho; music, Bang Jun-seok; art directors, Jeon In-han, Gang Chang-gil; costume designer, Go Heui-jeong. Reviewed at Pusan Film Festival (market), Oct. 3, 2008. Original title: Nunyeneun nun iyeneun i. Running time: 99 MIN.

Source: Variety Asia, image from CINE21

http://varietyasiaonline.com/content/view/7464/