Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Fantastic Fest: Haemoo (2014)

Fantastic Fest 2014
Screening #16
(Saw this movie on Monday morning as a press screening.  It had a strict embargo so I couldn't publish it until Wednesday.)


Excellent drama at sea adventure we have here.  It is Korean.  Oh yeah!  The story slowly develops until a crazy climax.  Love the way they told this story.  We follow the captain of a big fish boat thinking he's our main lead then he turns out to be our villain.  Our protagonist shines about 30 minutes in.  It is a story about transporting illegal immigrants to Korea.  This covers the dangers behind it.  Man, everyone goes crazy here.  I guess that's life at sea. Good editing and sound.
Good treat to wake up to.
I would recommend this one, of course.  Especially for fans of Korean cinema.  Not perfect but close enough.