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A Bittersweet Life (Normal Edition) (Japan Version) DVD Region 2

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A Bittersweet Life (Normal Edition) (Japan Version)
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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 (1)
Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10 (20)

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Pica
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July 18, 2007

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
Lee Byung Hun & Alain Delon Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
A very stylish "film-noir" set in 21st century Korean urban landscape. This reminded me of an old film by French Director Jean Pierre Melville - Le Samourai (as one reviewer here has also noted). The similarities with Alain Delon by the protagonist (Lee Byung-hun) is quite striking: Clean-shaven, tailored-suits, suave and cool demeanor, alone, minimal dialogue, etc... Bittersweet Life is a good and well-made movie. The plot is not complex nor is it simple. Highly recommended for people who like this genre.
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Euridyces
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April 12, 2007

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
It is really bittersweet... Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
What is to like about a thug's life?
He has no conscience, he has no life, he has no friends and even if he did they will probably turn on him the next second.
Welcome to Kim Sun-woo's world, the main protagonist of this movie. Thanks to a great performance by Lee Byung-hun, the audience will grow to like him, root for him and even love him despite all his flaws.
The movie is fast, ruthless and lonely.
For me,scenes of Sun-woo in his apartment, though silent, were the loudest of all.
In the end, what was glamorous no longer shines, what was good no longer soothes and death offers the only comfort.
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mart
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September 3, 2006

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Artistic and powerful!! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
A Bittersweet Life is about an enforcer who's loyalty to his boss has never been questioned and who performs his duties unflinchingly, only to have his world turned upside down after displeasing his boss. Lee Byung Hun's performance is fantastic and the film is artistic, visually slick and violent. For me, it's the little things that make it a great film, like the part when he slowly finishes his pudding before going down to deal with some trouble makers who have wondered onto his turf. It has a different feel than most other films in the genre but has become one of the best in my dvd collection.
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DARROBERS PHILIPPE / FRANCE
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August 27, 2006

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
a little masterpiece Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
do you know a 1967's french masterpiece movie called "le samourai" from great director jean-pierre melville with actor alain delon,director john woo did and still be one of his favorite all time movie...he makes an unoficial remake of "le samourai" with his great movie "the killer"...if i am talking about this old french movie it's because the great korean actor lee byung hun,is very similar in the way he looks and with the caracter in this movie.
the director is really very talented...but the most interesting point is the actor he is really one amazing actor one of the best in korea for sure,along with actor choi min-sik..great movie violent,lyric,melancolik.
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June 29, 2006

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nothing special... Customer Review Rated Bad 5 - 5 out of 10
not sure what everyone's raving about. the movie had it's moments but wasn't all that everyone here is making out to be. it was an interesting movie, but not worth the $28 they're asking for here.
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rice bunny
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June 13, 2006

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
If you're in the mood for an artistic movie, this is THE movie for you. The theme is extraordinary~ I love love it....especially how simple it is and covered with action and blood shed. Lee Byung Hun does a FANTASTIC job of acting, this movie is one of the many reasons why he's my favorite actor. He does an excellent job in this movie it almost made me cry (for his character,..does that make sense?).

There is basically little to no plot...however a beautiful gangster / action thriller movie. Too bad they didn't leave most of the scenes in....I thought they should have left the cut scenes in, the movie might have been perfect. Some parts makes you go what? why did blah blah blah do that? Well it's IN the movie, why this person did that or came from where, just have to be alert. Liiike why Eric came in the end and...umm did his role (spoiler). The movie is very simple on the surface, so look for simple answers for the plot :) I hope you enjoy and become a fan of Lee Byung Hun.
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Jack
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May 30, 2006

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
Action packed movie!!! Customer Review Rated Bad 7 - 7 out of 10
This movie is full of action,violence,suspense and also vengeance but that's just it.Lacked of love elements or not I will give it a higher rating.Good for those who love action.
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Tenette
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May 25, 2006

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one of the best movie of 2005 Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
I've been a fan of the directers work and his portrayal of symbolism in his films. This is like a Park Chan Wook film and knowing him to create great grimmy films you can expect that much with this film. The acting is perfect, the soundtrack is perfect, and the movie itself as a whole is almost perfect. There were no scenes that were useless and felt that it dragged on. excellent movie.. how great would it be if this directer and park chan wook created a movie together :o haha
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Dilya
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May 16, 2006

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
A real must see! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This movie and Lee Byung Hun's performance is so impressing.It's not only the action scene's which are great, it's the story itself and characters.For some people this movie will definitely prove that Lee Byung Hun can act, i think it's his best movie so far.What I also like about that movie is that they showed that korean people can speak russian:)Anyway it's a must see for Lee Byung Hun's fans and action movie fans!
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jungho
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January 4, 2006

This customer review refers to A Bittersweet Life Director's Cut Version DTS Limited Edition
Very good with twist at the end Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
This movie is packed with action and good acting by lee byung hun. I would def recommend this movie as buy and if you have time, check out the ost since it's pretty good also. If you're like me, after you watch the movie, you'll question yourself to what's going on...
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