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    A Wrathborne Wreview: 'R-Point'

    PLOT
    In 1972 a group of Korean Soldiers are given a mission to go scout out R-point in Vietnam, Their job is to look for a platoon that disappeared 6 months ago, they have 7 days to accomplish this, then they can all be discharged.

    But even the Viet Cong stays out of R-point, and the Korean soldiers are about to find out why.

    Gotta say this plot sounded a little cliche at first, but it really just grew on me and in the end became quite solid and just became one of the best catalysts in film I've ever seen. Full points.

    10/10

    SCRIPT
    The movie is very much inspired by John Carpenters 'the thing' but it goes off in its own direction and its supernatural elements are quite fascinating. The characters are believable, the humor(when its there) is pretty damn funny, and the dialogs is actually really good. Usually in Asian Horror dialog can get pretentious(especially with supernatural ones) but it felt really natural here. though these guys call each other 'asshole' so much it loses its meaning.

    I would have liked a little more resolution, as well as development in Lt.Choi, the main character. He's supposed to be shell shocked according to the back of the dvd box, but I didn't quite get that feeling from the character. I did however want to know more about him, even though hes very quiet, hes pretty damn interesting.

    Too bad they didn't have the budget to film the scene where he gets shell shocked.

    9/10

    ACTING
    Some characters 'break' earlier than others in this twisted tale and it can get a little annoying to listen to them bitch and whine, but that comes with every film. and in this films situation it is entirely understandable.

    Woo-seong Kam is realty Stoic as Lt.Choi and manages to stand out of the crowd as a man who is very in control against a situation he has no control over.

    Jon Ho Song as Sargent Oh was very strong and gruff character that stood out as well, his machete wielding angry sargent was well cast.

    the rest of the cast were quite good, but they did kind of blend in with each other. Could have used a few more character traits.

    9/10

    MUSIC
    There isn't an incredible amount of music here, its mainly soft creepy sounding tracks that somehow solidify with the dark atmosphere they captured on film. I honestly donut remember th music in this film so much as feeling it. Not sure if thats a good or bad thing.

    8/10

    CINEMATICA
    The darkness in this film grows on you uncomfortably, this is undoubtedly one of these creepiest films I've ever seen. Its imagery is subtle at first, but then when the shit hits the fan, the artisticness comes out and its really something to enjoy.

    There is use of shaky cam in the film, something I don't like, but its minimal and fortunately brief. They use a lot of medium shots and stuff in the film, where I would have liked some close shots, as close shots let you get to 'know' the characters a little more.

    8/10

    PACING
    A good even slow unsettling flow of events fill this film, but it would have been nice to have the pace picked up in a few areas. Fortunately when the shit hits the fan, thing pick up smoothly and this film doesn't challenge your patience. There are lots of little things that happen that catch your attention and help the films climax pay off just fine.

    8/10

    DIRECTION
    This film has some of the tightest direction I've ever seen, the concept is fully brought to life and the creepiness of the movie grows on you. There is a lot of blood in the film, some rotting bodies, guys getting shot up too which adds some juicyness. There is a decapitation too, but its so fast and filmed at such an odd angle you don see it, I cant say I liked that. So that gore would have been nice to have seen on screen, but its not really well shown...Hard to say.

    Still Su-Chan Kong's directorial debut is really outstanding.

    9/10

    FUNFACTOR
    This bloody gritty film isn't a chore to watch and it is enjoyable, but it really does back you into the wall, might be a turn off for some. Its got a good replay value, but I dunno. might just be the film you buy, and watch about 4-5 times before it collects dust.

    8/10

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    75/90= 'B+', Damn fine film. I take back some of what I said about Koran Horror ripping off Japanese horror too much. This stand alone film really is unique, unsettling, and quite original.

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    oh geez, what the fuck is this?

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    tis called a review, check the dictionary for further information.

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    I really enjoyed this film also. Good review Wrathborne.

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    Glad you approve, I'd actually love to see a continuation with this concept...but it might end up 'Lucasing'.

    Heres hoping it never gets remade, its fine on its own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrathborne View Post
    Glad you approve, I'd actually love to see a continuation with this concept...but it might end up 'Lucasing'.

    Heres hoping it never gets remade, its fine on its own.
    Very true. It can only be a matter of time before it is remade though.

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    Caught this film on Fearnet some time back. Yea, fearnet sucks usually but I take what I can get.

    Anyways, I was pleased with this film as well. Yet another reason why avoiding subtitled films can cause folks to miss out on some quality horror-work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrathborne View Post
    tis called a review, check the dictionary for further information.
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    u remind me of someone Wrathborne...


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    oh god, not these stupd Wrath reviews again

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    Quote Originally Posted by thrEE6MAfia View Post
    oh god, not these stupd Wrath reviews again
    Get used to it Noob, been doing these reviews on and off for the past 5 1/2 years, thats a hell of a lot longer than you been here.

    Go stalk someone else IKAFTL, dont want to catch your naked pasty mullet loving ass outside my bedroom window again.

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    I remember when I joined UHM there were a lot more review threads.
    Nice review. Haven't seen this movie yet.
    I just dont think IKAFTL and 36 had a chance to go back to those times.



    I do like seeing online verbal wars though.

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    Lot of reasons the movie review threads arent as abundant a sthey used to be is mainly the old users who used to review a lot have moved on in life, or just are too busy to contribute as much as they used too.

    Hell I remember when there would be 3-4 reviews from Gore over the course of a week or two...Course then again the lack of quality horror/cult horror thats caught our eyes in the past few years hasnt really been as strong either, not to mention most of us dont really watch the older ones from the 70s-80's as well, we've watched them all already.

    As for the verbal warfare, that will never change. IKAFTL can stalk me all he wants, but it won't change my doing reviews.:eyebrow2:

    Esp when I find gems like R-point, see the film Sky, its well worth it.

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    R-point sux.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steelba View Post
    R-point sux.
    POINT: R-point sux

    COUNTER-POINT: Incredible melting man sux

    I think we have us a draw here. what say you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by skybrick View Post
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    Nice review. Haven't seen this movie yet.
    I just dont think IKAFTL and 36 had a chance to go back to those times.



    I do like seeing online verbal wars though.
    Nah I don't mind reviews.... I just don't Warthborne's reviews.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wrathborne View Post
    POINT: R-point sux

    COUNTER-POINT: Incredible melting man sux

    I think we have us a draw here. what say you?
    Except I haven't seen R point

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    Dude I am SO going to go 'Dr.Ted Nelson' on you...Speaking of which STeelba, you ever catch the MST3k version of Incredible melting man? Funny shit there.

    aww...I dont your reviews wither IKAFTL

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