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Modern Boy (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3

Kim Hye Su (Actor) | Park Hae Il (Actor) | Jung Ji Woo (Director) | Kang Woo Suk (Producer)
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Modern Boy (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version)
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Korea's tumultuous colonial period has provided ripe material for Chungmuro in the past year, what with films like Radio Dayz, Once Upon a Time in Corea, and, of course, The Good, The Bad, The Weird hitting Korean cinemas. Written and directed by Jung Ji Woo (Happy End) and produced by Kang Woo Suk (Public Enemy), Modern Boy approaches the era of Japanese colonialism through a vibrant and colorful lens, magnificently recreating the topsy-turvy modernity and rich culture of 1930s Gyeongseong, as Seoul was called during the colonial period. Park Hae Il (The Host, Paradise Murdered) and Kim Nam Gil (No Regret, Public Enemy Returns) star as dapper playboys, alongside the inimitable Kim Hye Su (Tazza: The High Rollers) in femme fatale mode. Backdropped by a stunning period set aided by CGI details, Modern Boy weaves a thrilling story of romance, repression, and revolution amid the sexy, nostalgic glamor of flappers, coifed hair, and all that jazz.

His country's been colonized, but caddish Lee Hae Myung (Park Hae Il) couldn't care less as long as life is good. With Seoul hurling forward into modernity, Hae Myung and his Japanese buddy Shinsuke (Kim Nam Gil) have little to complain about as they swing away at dance halls in their suave suits, picking up equally modern gals. Hae Myung's well-heeled life takes some rather abrupt and dangerous turns though after he falls head over heels for ravishing bar girl Laura (Kim Hye Su), a mysterious siren who turns out to be a freedom fighter.

This edition comes with the following special features:

  • Audio Commentary
  • Modernity in the Dark Days
  • Art and Costume Featurette
  • Dance Hall Making Of
  • CG Featurette
  • Music Featurette
  • Music Videos
  • Previews
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    Product Title: Modern Boy (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version) Modern Boy (DVD) (兩碟裝) (韓國版) Modern Boy (DVD) (两碟装) (韩国版) モダンボーイ （2枚組） （韓国版） 모던보이 (DVD) (2-Disc) (한국판)
    Artist Name(s): Kim Hye Su (Actor) | Park Hae Il (Actor) 金惠秀 (金慧秀) (Actor) | 朴 海日 (Actor) 金惠秀 (金慧秀) (Actor) | 朴 海日 (Actor) キム・ヘス (Actor) | パク・ヘイル (Actor) 김혜수 (Actor) | 박 해일 (Actor)
    Director: Jung Ji Woo 鄭址宇 郑址宇 チョン・ジウ 정지우
    Producer: Kang Woo Suk 康祐碩 康佑硕 佑硕 カン・ウソク 강우석
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    Release Date: 2009-06-24
    Language: Korean
    Subtitles: English, 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: 2Discs
    Package Weight: 130 (g)
    Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
    YesAsia Catalog No.: 1020422270

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    모던보이 (DVD) (1-Disc) (한국판)

    * Screen Format : Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1, NTSC
    * Sound Mix : Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0
    * Extras :
    Disc 1
    - Commentary with 정지우 감독, 김혜수, 박해일, 김남길

    Disc 2
    - 어느 모던보이 in 어두운 시절
    - 모던 (미술, 의상)
    - 문화구락부 (댄스홀 메이킹)
    - 1937, 랜드마크 (CG)
    - 재즈 (음악감독)
    - 뮤직비디오 “색채의 블루스”, “Why Don’t You Do Right?”
    - 예고편, 스팟
    * Director : 정지우
    1937 일제강점기, 조선총독부 1급 서기관 이해명(박해일)은 단짝친구 신스케(김남길)와 함께 놀러 간 비밀구락부에서 댄서로 등장한 여인 조난실(김혜수)에게 첫눈에 매혹된다. 온갖 방법을 동원한 끝에 꿈같은 연애를 시작하지만, 행복도 잠시. 난실이 싸준 도시락이 총독부에서 폭발하고, 그녀는 해명의 집을 털어 흔적도 없이 사라져버리고 만다.
    난실을 찾아 경성을 헤매는 해명. 그가 알게 되는 사실은 그녀가 이름도 여럿, 직업도 여럿, 남자마저도 여럿인 정체가 묘연한 여인이라는 것! 밀려드는 위기감 속에서도 그녀를 향한 열망을 멈출 수 없는 해명. 걷잡을 수 없는 역사의 소용돌이 속으로 들어선 그는 또 어떤 놀라운 사건을 만나게 될 것인가!
    사랑과 운명을 건 일생일대의 위험천만한 추적이 펼쳐진다!
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    Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (1)

    Kevin Kennedy
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    February 23, 2009

    This customer review refers to Modern Boy (DVD) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version)
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     Romantic tale of the Korean resistance movement Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
    "Modern Boy" is a richly atmospheric and romantic tale, a kind of Korean "Casablanca". Lee Hae Myung (Park Hae Il) is a 'modern boy' in 1937 Korea, seemingly untroubled by the country's Japanese occupation. He dresses exquisitely in the latest fashions, has his hair stylishly coiffed, and drives the fanciest car. The pampered son of a wealthy businessman, Lee works in a cushy government job and carouses with the Japanese district attorney, his friend Shinsuke (Kim Nam Gil).

    One evening Lee and Shinsuke head to a nightclub to see the singer Laura (Kim Hye Su), who has become the talk of the town. Upon seeing Laura's sexy song stylings, Lee falls head over heels in love. But there is more to the sultry singer than meets the eye. Lee soon finds that Laura has a myriad of different identities and is involved with the resistance movement opposed to Japanese occupation. As Lee pursues his infatuation, he finds himself becoming uncomfortably drawn into the resistance movement. Will Lee follow his heart or his collaborationist instincts? Will Laura give up the cause to find a new life with Lee?

    The recreation of 1937 Korea is stunningly achieved. Kim Hye Su delivers a forceful, sexy performance. It is easy to see how Lee (or any other red-blooded male) would be mesmerized by her magnetic appeal. Somewhat less believable is Laura's love for Lee; Lee seems too pampered to interest Laura. Nonetheless, the epic sweep of this tale, coupled with its period glamor and glitz, makes "Modern Boy" irresistible.

    The Supplements DVD is almost as interesting as the movie itself. It shows how blue-screen technology was used to create the historical street scenes and the rigorous dance training that Kim Hye Su underwent, as well as the recording sessions for her songs. She proves to be a very capable dancer and singer. Two minor notes: The movie prominently features Laura's rendition of the song "Why Don't You Do Right?". However, Laura could not have sung those lyrics in 1937; they weren't written until 1941. Similarly, in one nightclub scene, we hear bebop jazz. However, the bebop style was not invented until the 1940s.
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