Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) movie poster

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

복수는 나의 것
"Revenge was never this sweet."
ThumbScore
👍 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 56% (RT: 53%, MC: 59) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 9m
Country
South Korea
Language
Korean
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (1,647 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
53%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Song Kang-ho as Dong-jin
Bae Doona as Yeong-mi
Im Ji-eun as Sister
Han Bo-bae as Yu-Sun
Lee Dae-yeon as Detective Choi
Ki Joo-bong as Engineer Peng
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 1,647 votes. Critics scored it lower at 56%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister. Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Song Kang-ho spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Park Chan-wook cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance is a 2002 action, drama, thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. A deaf man and his girlfriend resort to desperate measures in order to fund a kidney transplant for his sister.

Things go horribly wrong, and the situation spirals rapidly into a cycle of violence and revenge. The film has been rated by 1,647 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Sympathy for Mr.

Vengeance delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sympathy for Mr.

Vengeance (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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