I got to see Project Wolf Hunting at the Toronto International Film Festival, and it was an absolute hit with me, and apparently most of the rest of the audience. Let me start by saying that it is incredibly gory. I had to self-censor several times by just closing my eyes. (I could only stand to see a few head crushings.) So be forewarned. Yes, there is blood everywhere. But I have to admit it fits with the story and the characters, especially Alpha.
I am not going to reveal any of the story. I am not going to ruin it for you. But there are plenty of twists and turns. But I will tell you, this is not just a cops and criminals kind of show. The movie is explosive and moves at a quick, bloody clip. There a plenty of shocks, and you will be kept on the edge of your seat throughout most of the movie. Who will die next? How will they die? And then you reach a point where you don't see how anyone could possibly survive. Yikes!
If you are familiar with some of the actors you are in for a shock with the characters they play. In particular, I was surprised by Seo In Guk, Hang Young Nam and Park Ho San. Seo In Guk is amazing as a blood thirsty gang leader. Wow! Hong Young Nam - who could ever imagine her as a very naughty gangster! She does a fantastic job. Unforgettable! (Hint ... bathroom scene.) And Park Ho San, who I can only see as the kindly operator of a coffee house in "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?", steals several scenes. But I would have never imagined him playing such a part.
If you watch many Korean TV shows you will see a lot of familiar faces in very out-of-character roles doing incredibly good jobs at scaring the heck out of you.
So thank you Kim Hon Sun for making such a surprisingly shocking and fun film. Please note that he stated at an interview at TIFF that he has already written a prequel and a sequel, and I can hardly wait to see what is next.
I am not going to reveal any of the story. I am not going to ruin it for you. But there are plenty of twists and turns. But I will tell you, this is not just a cops and criminals kind of show. The movie is explosive and moves at a quick, bloody clip. There a plenty of shocks, and you will be kept on the edge of your seat throughout most of the movie. Who will die next? How will they die? And then you reach a point where you don't see how anyone could possibly survive. Yikes!
If you are familiar with some of the actors you are in for a shock with the characters they play. In particular, I was surprised by Seo In Guk, Hang Young Nam and Park Ho San. Seo In Guk is amazing as a blood thirsty gang leader. Wow! Hong Young Nam - who could ever imagine her as a very naughty gangster! She does a fantastic job. Unforgettable! (Hint ... bathroom scene.) And Park Ho San, who I can only see as the kindly operator of a coffee house in "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?", steals several scenes. But I would have never imagined him playing such a part.
If you watch many Korean TV shows you will see a lot of familiar faces in very out-of-character roles doing incredibly good jobs at scaring the heck out of you.
So thank you Kim Hon Sun for making such a surprisingly shocking and fun film. Please note that he stated at an interview at TIFF that he has already written a prequel and a sequel, and I can hardly wait to see what is next.