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Similar to Dick Cheney story. Chilling precisely because the story is occurs in many places and because people most affected continue to drink kool aid. Excellent acting!!!

A film with a stellar cast. Based on true events, a captivating film. I loved every character and their connections. I found Yoo Ah In's character so brilliant, I was enchanted by her. She's ironic, intelligent, and mesmerizes you with her ability to deliver dialogue. It may seem slow, but it becomes compelling as you watch. I really loved Kim Hye-soo, brilliant as always, a headstrong character who holds that storyline together. A film that's absolutely worth watching and will keep you glued to the screen.

A propaganda piece, probably effective in south korea. (as are many elsewhere, at local levels) multiple villains to choose from, but unsure whether blame is equal :

• corrupt politicians and giant chaebols
• IMF
• the U.S. pulling the IMF strings (for an economic annexation???)

the script attempts, and fails, in the explanation of the economic mechanisms. it ends on a note that the current situation, and every situation, is always bad or worse. (i always just assumed corrupt politicians and too much debt is bad, and bubbles eventually burst?) also not helping, as a watcher of many foreign films, i found the acting uniformly awful.

If you are a global financial news/history enthusiast, then you'll enjoy this film. Though the film tends to oversimplify the actual events, it is still informative and entertaining. Very good production, good performances from key members of the cast, and well placed newsreels from the actual crisis give the film a realistic feel without coming across as a documentary.

As an investor for over 30 years and one who was living in Asia at the time of the events I found it interesting. The movie reflects what happened not only in Korea at the time, but in many other countries, including my native Romania which became indebted to IMF at some point - I still recall the hardship and the draconian austerity imposed at the time. 9/10