I found this film interesting. A little slow, but that's what fast forward is for. My gripe on this film is that the main character, Jongsu, seldom answers a direct question, or statement from other characters. He just stands there staring, gape mouthed, while we the audience has to try to fathom His thoughts. Which, of course, is difficult to do, especially in a different language and culture. I feel that this isn't the actors fault, but instead is in the screenplay, or a decision of the director, trying to be mysterious. It's similar to the film "Meet Joe Black", where before every character says their lines, they have to pause, and consider. Which was also a decision of the director. In "Burning" it's never explained where Jongsu gets His money, what he's living off of. We're told that He's out of work, and poor, but He seems to have gasoline money, Can afford to stalk Ben, etc. I mean, how much can you get from selling a calf? Anyway, the story is a slow burn, but entertaining.
Review of Burning
