Memories of Murder : Review


 
After watching the Oscar winning film Parasite, I was impressed with Bong Joon Ho's direction. Eager to see more of his works, I decided to explore Memories of Murder. The film is based on a true story of Korea's serial killings that occurred in the last 80s and early 90s. 

The film begins with the image of the ditch where the bodies of two women are discovered. The case is handled by Local detective Park Doo-man. As he begins to dig deep into the investigation process, h discovers a set pattern leading towards the murders. All the women are murdered on a rainy night and are discovered to wear a red clothing.He is then joined Seo Tae-yoon, a detective from Seoul, whose methods are different from his and this leads to an inevitable clash. Suspects are narrowed and a cat and mouse game ensues. The movie keeps you on the edge of the seat, impatiently waiting to see the murderer revealed. 

One thing that stands out in Bong Joon Ho's is his unflinching portrayal of the murky elements in the society. The characters in his films are complex and flawed. Even an ordinary looking person can be a psychotic killer as its showcased towards the end. The movie leaves you with an unsettling feeling in your mind of not attaining closure. The only closure is that the killer on who the movie was based on was nabbed in 2019 and spoke about his crimes in a the court. Nevertheless, this movie is dark, compelling and will create the same impact as Parasite did. 

The next movie on my list is Okja which I am already halfway through. 

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