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3 Iron (2004)
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Director:Kim ki-duk
Starring:Jae Hee | Kwon Hyuk-ho | Lee Seung-yeon | Lee Mi-sook | Ju Jin-mo | Park Jee-ah
Genres:Drama | Romance | World Cinema
Languages:Korean
Synopsis:A transient young man spends his days breaking into people's empty homes. But instead of robbing them, he simply partakes of the vacationing residents' lives for a few days. He tastes a little of their food and poses for pictures next to valued possessions but, in return, he also fixes any household items if they're broken and cleans up any laundry or mess left around. One day he illegally enters an affluent businessman's large house only to be discovered by the inhabitant's battered wife who is hiding in a corner. Sensing the young stranger's gentleness, the woman doesn't turn him in and , she eventually leaves with him, in the process abandoning her hot-tempered, careerist husband. This pair are just companions escaping from reality, the unlikely couple travelling the city living a phantom life in other unsuspecting people's homes. However, the enraged husband is soon on their trail and determined to have them caught... Stikingly billed as a Bonnie & Clyde romance exploring patriarchal Korean society's lack of emotional connection, the intriguing premise of arthouse favourite Kim Ki-duk's film Bin-jip generates a good deal more warmth than one might initially expect. Added at the very last minute to the Venice competition lineup as a surprise film, 3-Iron was welcomed by reviewers, bringing a 10 minute standing ovation and securing director Kim a Special Director's Award in addition to his third International Film Critics Award.


Customer Review
The Sounds of Silence 40 out of 100
Lots of fun with this, the main character does not speak through the entire film, yet it runs flidly and kept my hold the whole time. Stylistic shooting and quirky characters, a must for the arthouse film lover
Brock from Limerick , 06 May 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Korean Ghost 35 out of 100
A burglar, who doesn't take anything. Two leads who don't talk to each other. Just 2 of the strange things going on here. It all feels very foreign, getting a view of Korean life and customs. In a strange way it does work though and the whole movie, a bit slow at times, unfolds.
Henning from Dublin , 18 Jan 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Brilliant 50 out of 100
what a film... loved every min of it. querky and strange.
Ronan from Dublin , 12 Nov 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

will change your view of golf! 35 out of 100
nicely paced Korean film - the main characters don't say much which is just fine as then you can concentrate on watching this engaging movie
Perry from Leitrim , 04 Jun 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

very bad 0 out of 10
Very sorry that I choos it. Did not watched the end
Deirdre from Wicklow , 11 Nov 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Mistake 0 out of 10
I mistakenly ordered this movie and did not watch it - not my thing
Monica from Westmeath , 19 Sep 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

3 Iron 30 out of 100
Thought provoking. Us and them. Let he or she who is without sin cast the first stone. Yes a different film, made me get all philisopical without the aid of a botle of wine.
robert from Louth , 13 Jun 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

3 Iron 50 out of 100
I found this film breathtaking, and very moving. Really beautiful to watch with the 2 main characters having a rapport and chemistry that was totally convincing. A simple yet thought provoking film that was hugely enjoyable.
cliona from Dublin , 14 May 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Beautifully made and well-acted 40 out of 100
A beautifully made and well-acted film. While there was almost no dialogue, the acting was such that I was drawn into all three of the main characters. An interesting and unusual story that made a real impact. A very different treatment of a love story, and a film that I became more engrossed in as it progressed.
Maggie from Mayo , 30 Apr 2008
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

3 Iron 35 out of 100
This was certainly different, but should be interesting to anyone who likes korean cimema with some potential fantasy in the plot. It explores a life of a korean man who breaks into homes, chills out for a while and in doing so meets a lovely model who has some problems. Its essentially a love story that has korean golf as a subtext (3 iron), and it has the unusual distinction of having the whole movie pass without the main leads speaking to each other!!!
Eamonn from Meath , 12 Feb 2008
2 people out of 4 found this review helpful

3IRON 50 out of 100
I loved this movie! It was remarkable that the female character did not speak one word during its entirety, but words were not needed - she was one amazing actress. Her abuse in the hands of her husband was palatable and at no time did I feel I had any sympathy for him. The male lead was fantastic and his retribution for his lover's abuse fantastically executed. My favourite movie from the selection I've received.
Dóirín from Galway , 12 Feb 2008
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Not so hot! 15 out of 100
You don't have to worry about the subtitles on this they talk so little! A beautifully shot movie but it was lacking in my view.
Mitzie from Mayo , 11 Feb 2008
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

3 Iron 40 out of 100
Superb ,thought provoking ,moving Korean drama. Plot manages to be both intricate and clear.This is an emotional and challenging film- An original and alternative take on the romance genre. Issues such as domestic violences ,sexuality and crininal behavoir are sensitivly handled.highly recommended!!!
annemarie from Sligo , 05 Nov 2007
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

Enjoyed it! 45 out of 100
quiet film, atmospheric
Claudia from Dublin , 13 Oct 2007
1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Very Good 40 out of 100
This is a very touching Korean film. It is beautifully shot and moves at a very gentle pace, there is very little dialogue but it still held out attention. I highly recommend it for a new experience in film.
John from Mayo , 22 Aug 2007
2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Different 40 out of 100
Thought provoking Asian drama that looks very good and throws up some interesting questions. Excellently shot and acted, this will be a treat to anyone who likes their movies deliberate and intelligent.
Ciaran from Dublin , 29 Jun 2007
4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

Different 45 out of 100
Great film, but it not your run of the mill romance.
Mark from Cork , 09 Jun 2007
2 people out of 6 found this review helpful

Fruity Chinese Cinema 35 out of 100
Avoid this one if you don't like things a bit different, although her nibs enjoyed it, and she's normally straight down the middle. Characters are mysterious and given little background, and while the film starts out as disturbing as it is humourous, it develops into pure fantasy. Nicely made. Be patient with it.
Tony from Dublin , 02 May 2007
6 people out of 9 found this review helpful



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