Killed For Less

Corridor fight from Oldboy (2003)

‘Park wanted to ’show the loneliness of the fighter’ and he certainly did. Putting a heartbeat at the core of music gives the scene a thrilling edge and the muted trumpets show us his amazing triumph against impossible odds; though one he does alone. The shooting makes this shot feel two dimensional, Park’s intelligence is shown with this, as demonstrates the hero’s lack of choice; he can only get out fighting, captivating the audience with his slow advance to freedom. The shooting angle also makes the scene intrinsically claustrophobic, only adding to the it’s thrill. The fact that this scene was film in one shot only adds respect to Park’s ability as a director.’

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