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Spike LeeArgumento:
Mark ProtosevichCâmara:
Sean BobbittMúsica:
Roque BañosElenco:
Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, Samuel L. Jackson, James Ransone, Lance Reddick, Michael Imperioli, Richard Portnow, Max Casella (mais)Sinopses(1)
Joe Ducett (Josh Brolin) é um homem arrogante e irresponsável, que enfrenta problemas no trabalho e com a família. Um dia, ele acorda em um quarto, e descobre que foi trancado lá dentro. Pelos próximos 20 anos, Joe permanece em cativeiro, sem saber quem o sequestrou, ou as razões deste ato. Enquanto isso, ele descobre pela televisão que sua ex-esposa foi assassinada, e que ele é o principal suspeito. Um dia, Joe é liberado. Com a ajuda de uma assistente social (Elizabeth Olsen), ele terá apenas três dias para descobrir quem o prendeu, porque foi preso e, acima de tudo, porque foi solto. (texto oficial do distribuidor)
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Um thriller feroz com uma atmosfera perfeita noir e um mistério com um K.O. ponto de partida escondido até ao último minuto. Josh Brolin foi uma excelente escolha, encarna o carácter e os traços físicos do personagem muito melhor do que o asiático na versão original. Esta foi interessante artisticamente, com audiovisuais exóticos, mas narrativamente não funcionou. Deixou-me indiferente. Spike Lee desvendou a história, concentrou-se principalmente nela e nos personagens, e apanhou-me. Sem subestimar a importância da batalha do martelo chave, que é também TOP aqui. Não vou dar uma quinta estrela para o casting «obrigatório» de Samuel L. Jackson como mais uma figura icónica, excentricamente vestida, e também para os tiroteios obviamente digitais no final, o que diminui a (importante) severidade do filme.
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Great remake! I wasn't too impressed with the original, probably because I was just starting out in Asia, so I really enjoyed the new Oldboy. The film grabs you from start to finish and doesn't let go! Even though there are only three action scenes, they are fucking brilliant and bloody. The pace of the film is very fast and dynamic, there is always something going on, being solved. Josh Brolin was perfect for the role, he's a proper tough guy! Just a great thrilling ride that will keep you entertained. 75%.
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The Korean Old Boy is almost one of my favorites, or at least a movie I like a lot. But this one doesn't even come close. The script lacks logic and depth in places. Some of the scenes are completely nonsensical and you could see that they were just shoehorned in because they were in the original. Others were so overdone that they deserved a spanking. And of course they were afraid of the spiciest ones, so they softened them or cut them out completely. The main character is not half the quality of the Korean one. He lacks any charisma, which is almost a must for this role. On the other hand, I recognize that my opinion won't be entirely objective. I could have given it one more star, but knowing and loving the original, I just can't. 2 stars.
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The original was formally much more eccentric, and a conventional European viewer necessarily had a problem with the emotions, which are much more understandable and easier to read in this not so pointless remake. The action is equally explosive and uncompromising, and very well shot and edited – with whole shots and without frenetic editing. Josh Brolin also gives an excellent performance in such a demanding role. And just when it starts to become routine, a fantastic twist comes along, which keeps the whole film in a very watchable standard. It is not for multiple viewings, it is not a pleasant film in itself (and it is not about violence at all), but it can be easily managed once.
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It's not that categorical waste falls on the director's head because I in fact like Spike Lee, and his handling of the Asian version is culturally much more appealing to me. It is not about criticizing the copying of a favorite title. Spike Lee simply succeeded in removing the curls and mimicry of the Korean version to such an extent that he exposed the vulgar and debased essence of the script in full, all the illogicality and emotional stupidity that is hidden beneath a substantial layer of bait for the festival audience in Chan-wook Park's version. East Asian cinema has long been distant to me, except for a part of Japanese production due to its intense focus on melodrama and love for the aestheticization of brutal violence. Chan-wook Park created a film in the original Oldboy that I privately categorize as cinematic nonsense decorated with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. You have to admit that when you focus your interest precisely on those sweets, the essence often escapes you. Spike Lee shot it without any softening ingredients and that ground-level shit was exposed in full. Seriously, I have a feeling of something very tasteless, which should be avoided at all costs. Overall impression: 5% for the presence of Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Olsen.
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