I watched "The Throne" (check So Ji Sub's filmography) yesterday and after watching, I tried to read what actually happened to King Jeongjo and his father, and I found this title with Hyun Bin (wow!) in it. This movie is a great continuity (although it's not meant to be that way) to "The Throne" movie. Great props and sets, very2 talented actors, photography is soo on point, my 2 hrs 15 mins felt so worth it. Most korean historical movies are so good to watch. Thumbs up to the director.
The Fatal Encounter
2014 [KOREAN]
Action / Drama
Plot summary
Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.
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It's just so good
Hyun Bin as King Jeongjo is superb
FATAL ENCOUNTER 2014
A real-life assassination attempt on King Jeongjo, portrayed by Hyun Bin. This was his first role in a period drama and first acting project after being discharged from mandatory military service.
Loyalty. Friendship. Power. Betrayal. Family. Truth.
This is an intense film. My Binnie perfectly portrayed his role as King Jeongjo. I felt his sense of authority on every line he uttered and on every emotion his eyes made.
What it lacks in script development, the film makes up for in its execution. All actors were awesome and its cinematography was amazing!
I love how they put emphasis on the supporting actors' lives. Make sure to focus as there are loads of flashbacks.
Ruminate on this, guys:
"Do your utmost even in trivial things. From that you can gain sincerity. This sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only those with complete sincerity who can transform everything... It will change. If you do your utmost, one by one, the world will change.'
(King Jeongjo's final words combined with the Doctrine of the Mean, Chapter 23)
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Didn't expect would be so good.
Watched it last night. At first, I thought it would be another colossal Korean movie, but after a few minutes, I was intrinsically interested with the directing, editing, scoring, and how the story evolving.
The characters, all have their magnetic personalities that trapped me into liking almost each of them. Especially the little girl, her acting is impressive. And the king, don't let me start. Even the antagonistic Queen.. she's magnetically impressive as well.
Heck, even the quiet killer, and the clash with his old buddy, seemed interwoven sweetly.
I have been a kung-fu movie fan since decades ago, but I must say, this one Korean movie is a great masterpiece that I have never seen before during my fan-girling all Chinese, Hongkong, or Japanese movies.
OK, except for HERO. I think they almost have the same depth of quality.
Utterly recommended.