Hwayi: A Monster Boy

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It keeps you engaged and you can't guess what will happen next. Once you think it's over something is just getting started. It gets better and better towards the end. The movie was well written.

Jin-gu Yeo gives the performance of a lifetime. This is another Korean masterpiece that keeps me coming back for more. Very clear structure, the actors are superb and the story is just so good! Even the bad guy has agency! This is a story about identity and when he finds out who he is, it is just heartbreaking. He plays such a sympathetic character that when he accepts his identity as a monster, it is so clear that this is the way he has to go. There is much blood and gore, but it is the acting that will grip your emotions and won't let go until the very end. Stay with it until after the credits roll. There is a small scene after that. So beautiful, well done.

This is one of those gems for people who think they have seen every movie, every storyline and every character. You haven't seen this movie! And this protagonist is about as complex as they get. Not a hero. Not a villain. Technically would classify in anti-hero, but a very unique one at that. Hwayi: A Monster Boy begins with the shambles of a botched kidnapping, where the victim/protagonist dodges death for the first time. The criminals raise the kidnaped child as their own, and shape him into a criminal with a wide skillset. That sounds fine right? The problem? The patriarch of the criminal group is a truly twisted sociopath. Through his misguidance, the group discovers the true potential of the child they have raised. But really? That storyline sounds slick and cool, but this movie is awkward, unbalanced and super gritty: Truly irredeemable characters - Truly tragic characters - Not that half assed variety. The violence is super compelling in its depictions. The violence is always tied to a deep emotion, or further plot point to be revealed. It is also grounded, believable violence that unfolds in ways one might actually expect. The filmmaking is solid. The editing really shines, especially in the kinetic car chases and violent action sequences. The acting is on point with a colorful cast of characters. I'd also have to compliment the direction. Obviously everyone, cast and crew were on the same page. My only actual critique would be some of the minutia of the plot points, which clearly are important, but at times are delivered with such subtlety, that when the plot point concludes... I'd forgotten the setup - but that is probably more on me, and my lack of focus. Speaking of which... think I covered most of why I really liked this movie. I'd understand if someone just couldn't get into the violent nature of the movie - or maybe just not like any of the characters. That happens to me in some movies, but not this one. Even the worst characters in this movie had me rooting for them a little, because of their depth and texture. And - I loved the ending. One of the better movies I've seen in quite a while.

Wow this movie was tough to watch because it was so dramatic. It pulls you in and just twists at your guts . Definitely only Korean films can pull this off . Basically it is a revenge movie with a twist . Watch it with a box of tissues if you cry easily.

This was not what I was expecting but it is a decent film. My opinion is that it was more action than suspense. It moves at a decent pace, acting is good and the plot is different. There is a lot emotion in it and the main character really did a great job conveying his conflictions. I'm not exactly sure what it is but it was missing a little something. Not a bad movie at all though. Just be prepared for some highly dramatic action if you choose to sit down and watch it.

I really enjoyed this film up until a certain point, that's when I somewhat lost sympathy for the main character. It's easy to figure it out too without me spoiling it. However over-all I did feel it was a well made film and maybe I just disagreed with the direction it took for just that 1 part, well maybe a few more as well. Seems also they may have set it up for a sequel considering the conclusion. Worth seeing if you like crime dramas and thrillers.

This movie is excellently executed and scripted. I am speechless how the story flows. It surprises me the whole time starting from having five fathers to a child becoming monster. Most surprising thing is these five people actually kidnapped him and raised him. The boy also called them father though he was different from them. To make sure, he becomes like them they asked the boy to killed a man quite forcefully. Later he finds out that man was actually his biological father. So, he killed all of them and finally became a true monster. This revelation makes this movie quite interesting and thrilling. It was beyond my expectation. What surprises me the most is he was only 15 years old then and did a outstanding job. The actions scenes are too good for a 15 years old boy. Overall it's a worth watching movie.

Loved this movie a lot,was not know about this movie before just give it try & at end was soo happy because movie was sooo good & story was fresh A full time entertainment & rollarcoster of joy,action & sadness A must watch movie south korea produce another Awesomr movie with great twist at end

one of the best movies i've seen in a while, even though the story is kind of preposterous. do Koreans ever make a bad movie? totally original idea for a movie and it really gets the blood pumping. the story is about a young boy about 4-5 years old who gets kidnapped for ransom by a gang of 5 men who police have dubbed "the day breakers", because they are so brazen. the whole gang is evil and the worst is the leader. so, they kidnap the boy from a really kind and rich couple, demanding money in return for the boy. they wind up keeping the boy, and he basically winds up with 5 unsavory father figures and he calls all five father. sound original enough..., sounds like a good premise for a really good comedy? not! fast forward 12 years and hes a teen now, but during all the time that has gone by, they teach and make him do a lot of bad things, with the final lesson being the act of killing somebody. during all this time they commit a lot of crimes and kill a lot of people. the cops are hot on their heels, but there is a mole in the department helping them out and they always never get caught. on their latest job they have to rub out a couple who refuse to move out of their house and make way for that whole stretch of area to be modernized by crooked developers. as a last ditch effort they hire the gang to rub out the couple and thats all i'm writing about the movie, because it gets really juicy from there on out, practically leaving me breathless. i would consider this a action drama thriller on speed, the movie takes you and wraps you around its story and you are just engrossed and can't wait to find out what happens next. production values are as good or better then Hollywood, and the action was top-notch with some MMA moves thrown in besides the gun-play and the explosions and car chases. the pace of the movie is excellent, it was neither to fast or to slow, plus there never was a dull moment. it is hard to explain, but this genre of movie when it is done right gives you such a feeling of satisfaction after taking the journey to the end. went in to the movie not knowing what to expect and watched a really really solid all-around movie. i would give this movie at least a 7. the title of the movie is "monster boy", because he literally in the dark thinks he sees this monster that is beside him waiting to do harm to him. i can't figure it out yet, but the title is somehow perfectly related to the movie and has a deeper meaning. great watch and definitely a first option movie. go and watch this movie, its really well done even though the story is kinda far-out, you will wind up rooting for the boy.