mcdflint

This really is a great story but over 16 hours to tell it, really?! Does everyone in South Korea walk in slow motion? And every line of dialogue was followed by a five second delay before the next line. The acting was brilliant and I've seen so many of the actors in other productions where they were allowed to move and talk at a normal rate; it must have been hard making this programme. I cannot imagine how big the wardrobe department was; I don't think any of the actors, certainly the female ones, wore the same outfit twice. There were a few glaring continuity gaffs but having said all this it really is a fascinating story of revenge that keeps you wondering to the end.

Everyone should watch this film. People have criticised it for not offering solutions but that wasn't the aim of the film. It is aimed purely at making people aware of what is happening and for them to do what they think they can to make a difference. It shows us that we just can't go on as we are and we have to make changes. I am old now and I have two young grandchildren and would hope that they can lead a life as full and happy as mine has been but I'm affraid they won't be able to. Are they to be denied the pleasures of having children and grandchildren of their own because of the naked greed and avarice of my generation? Watch this film and think of ways you can help; all the small individual acts add up to the groundswell needed to ensure our species survives.

Get Luc Besson to write a story and then direct it on the screen; get Jean Reno and Gary Oldman to star, throw in a devastating performance from a TWELVE year old Natalie Portman, add a pinch of a bevy of supporting players who are all stars in their own rights and you have the recipe for one of the best films ever made. And the music was superb along with the cinematography: it is one of those films where every frame is an award winning photograph to hang on the wall. If you do get to see it then be warned: set aside a couple oh hours every few months to sit and be re-amazed!