A Tale of Two Sisters
Having only seen I Saw the Devil prior to this, I was already under the impression that <PERSON> was a force to be reckoned with, as the aforementioned was a visceral ride in stylish technique and prowess, leaving me eager to watch what else he had in store.
Which brings me to A Tale of Two Sisters, a chilling tale with themes of womanhood, loss, and even some Freudian connotations. On a technical level I absolutely adored the way every frame was carefully considered, as the blend of sweeping and static elements result in memorable imagery. It puts its best face forward, and you can’t expect any less from Korean cinema.
Despite loving many aspects, there was one where I was left with more questions than answers, in a rather, unsatisfying way. I’ve realized that the entire viewing experience requires maximum attention, as I, along with many others were left confused by its ending. 217
The whole 3rd act is quite disorienting, as it can be puzzling to see what the entire story was going for. This could be the result of sloppy execution, or intentional direction. Regardless of what it could be, there’s simply no way for me to assess it all on a first watch. So take this rating with a grain of salt, as it could easily improve on a second watch, as I’m sure the movie begs to be seen twice. 831