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Memories of Murder (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version)
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A brutal serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to two very different homicide detectives to catch him in Memories of Murder, a riveting police procedural from Bong Joon-Ho, director of 2000's Barking Dogs Never Bite. Based on an actual series of events that began in 1986, the film centers on a rural cop named Park Do Mang (Song Kang-Ho, from The Foul King and Joint Security Area) and his tense partnership with Inspector Suh Tae-Yoon (Kim Sang-Kyung, from Turning Gate and Tale of the Cinema), a big city detective fresh from Seoul.

Detective Park, who'd much rather spend his time beating confessions out of suspects than be forced to do any actual detective work, mocks Suh, telling him that real Korean cops "investigate with their feet," not their intellect. But as the bodies begin to pile up, the two realize they have to reconcile their differences to stop the killer before he strikes again. However, with numerous leads that seemingly go nowhere, is there any chance they'll catch their man and finally put him behind bars? Or will their unceasing quest for justice actually push these heroes to their absolute breaking point?

Unravel the truth in Memories of Murder, winner of Best Film, Best Director (Bong Joon-Ho) and Best Actor (Song Kang-Ho) at South Korea's Grand Bell Awards! Featuring performances by Kim Roi-Ra, Song Jae-Ho, Park No-Shik, and Byun Hee-Bong, this is one gripping crime thriller that's more than just another whodunit!

This DVD includes Englsh and Japanese subtitles.

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Product Title: Memories of Murder (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version) 殺人回憶 (DTS版) 杀人回忆 (DTS版) 殺人の追憶 （日本語字幕付き）（韓国版） 살인의 추억 (일어자막판)
Artist Name(s): Kim Sang Kyung | Song Kang Ho 金相慶 | 宋 康昊 金相庆 | 宋 康昊 キム・サンギョン | ソン・ガンホ 김 상경 | 송 강호
Release Date: 2005-08-27
Language: Korean
Subtitles: English, Japanese, Korean
Country of Origin: South Korea
Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
Disc Format(s): DVD
Region Code: 3 - South East Asia (including Hong Kong, S. Korea and Taiwan) What is it?
Publisher: CJ Entertainment
Other Information: 2 DVDs
Package Weight: 150 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004056619

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* Screen Format : Anamorphic Widescreen
* Sound Mix : dts,Dolby 5.1
* DVD Type : DVD-9
* Region code : Disc 1- Region code 3, Disc 2 - Region code 1 & 3
* Extras
- Audio Commentary
1. 감독 봉준호 / 촬영감독 김형구 / 프로덕션 디자인 류성희
2. 감독 봉준호 / 송강호(박두만 역) / 김상경 (서태윤 역) / 박노신 (백광호 역)

- 사건 :화연 연쇄 살인사건 & 연극 <날 보러와요> & 영화 <살인의 추억>
- 현장 : 1.Making Film, 2.오디션 현장 스케치
- 자백 : 1.시골형사와 서울형사, 2.구반장과 신반장, 3.워커발 형사와 여순경, 4.세 명의 용의자
- 진술 (Interview ): 감독과 스텝
- 현장보존 (Interview): 미술, 분장, CG, 관련 자료화면
- 감청 (Interview ) : 타로 이와시로 음악 감독
- 제보 : Still Gallery
- 증거불충분 : Deleted Scene
- 보도자료 : Trailer(극장, 티져) / TV Spot / 포스터 / 시사회
- 명단 (Credit) : Making, Still Cut
- Easter Egg

전대 미문의 연쇄살인사건 영화화

영화 [살인의 추억]은 80년대 중 후반, 전국을 공포에 휩싸이게 했던 화성연쇄살인사건을 소재로 한다. 1996년 초연된 김광림 연출의 연극 [날 보러와요]를 바탕으로, 실제 사건자료와 인터뷰를 통해 시나리오화 되었다. 화성연쇄살인사건은 불과 10여년 전의 사건으로 사건발생지역인 화성과 당시 관계자, 피해자 유족들이 예민하다는 점, 아직도 범인이 잡히지 않았다는 점, 그리고 무엇보다도 실제 사건이라는 점에서 아주 민감한 소재이기도 하다. 그것은 직접 각본을 쓰고 연출을 맡은 감독의 가장 큰 고민이기도 했는데, 영화 [살인의 추억]은 범인을 쫓는 형사들의 수사과정과 그들의 모습을 통해 거대한 사건 속에 휩쓸리는 바로 우리들의 모습을 그리고 있다.
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April 17, 2008

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A suprisingly powerful film from the director of the amusing Barking Dogs Never Bite, this film about a serial killer has the tone of Se7en but without the weirdness. More importantly, Memories of Murder has addressed the debate about integrity in police methods with the greatest effectiveness since Orson Welles made Touch of Evil. Song Kang-ho (JSA, The Foul King) is, as always, dynamite as the cop who is obsessed with this case.

Every Korean who sees this film knows, even if I didn't, that this is based on a true story (and from what I can tell is scrupulously faithful to the real events), so there's no reason for you not to know (even if I didn't). The interplay between the city cop and the country cops is well-balanced, and the pacing is sleekly maintained to keep you on the edge of your seat as it works the thriller atmosphere and keeping an aura of authenticity.

Not just the best Korean film of the year, or the best film of the PIFAN festival (though it actually didn't appear in the festival program), but one of the great films of 2003. Certainly the best Korean film since JSA and ... enough superlatives already... this is a ripper and not to be missed if you get the chance!

10 unsolved crimes out of 10

by Russell Edwards
formerly the Reviews Editor for Empire Australia - heroic-cinema.com"

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Rhoda
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July 17, 2007

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 Superb Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
This is one of the best detective unsolved story i have ever seen. Up to the end, it will really leave you thinking you did it. The storyline is good. Worth watching.
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April 9, 2007

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tailored for western market Customer Review Rated Bad 2 - 2 out of 10
This film seems to be promising in the beginning but you'll soon find that it is just like watching another of those Hollywood movie with sex and violence as its theme. What a waste of time.
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December 18, 2006

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 Fantastic! Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
This film is classy, gripping, wonderfully acted, illustrates superb cinematography and is one of the very best movies of its genre....not only in Korea, but the world. I am gradually introducing my friends to the glory that is Korean cinema because at the moment they are missing out on loads of fabulous gems...this film is no exception. Highly recommended!
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November 13, 2006

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 A monumental achievement! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This review is actually based on the 2-Disc Korean Edition. Regardless, you should see this film in whatever format necessary.

With Memories of Murder, Bong Joon-Ho (continuing his winning streak with The Host) has crafted one of the most effective thrillers in recent memory. Based on true accounts of Korea's first documented serial killer, Memories of Murder follows two detectives (Song Kang-Ho and Kim Sang-Kyung) during a culturally tumultuous time in South Korea's history as they try to solve a series of murders. Bong rightly decides not to offer a proposed solution (i.e., identifying a killer), but instead focuses on a series of red herrings, culminating in a heartbreaking ending shot that implicates everyone who sees the film. Unlike more mainstream serial killer films like Silence of the Lambs and Seven (both good films in their own right), Memories of Murder does not dwell on a crazed individual on the fringes of society, but instead alludes to an individual who is so ordinary, he cannot be described. What is truly scary is that most killers are not Hannibal Lecter-esque. They are ordinary people that we might see on the street.

See this film by any means necessary. Aside from a relentlessly disturbing atmosphere and score, Bong Joon-Ho and the whole cast did a fantastic job in treating the subject matter with respect and restraint, while never undermining the severity of the events.
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October 14, 2005
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 NO.1 KOREAN MOVIE !!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
For me this is the most enjoyable korean movie you can see, based on true events (very accurately too) of serial killings that went on for many years and at a time when the government didn't have any recources to offer the policemen on the case, it shows how the officers involved had very little experience with serial killings, one of them trying to get any criminal he can find to confess, another who resorts to beating the suspects and a new policeman on the case who introduces the idea of using psychology to catch the killer. It concentrates very heavily on the characters of the film and is very funny at times due to the streak of dark humour, it also has a very realistic feel that puts you there, so unless you are an action junkie who has no time for depth, if there is only one korean movie you get to see you have to see memories of murder. (English viewer)
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