I'm not saying that "Mok-gyeok-ja" ("The Witness") is a must-see, but it does does tick off a few boxes that makes it worthwhile. Suspenseful? Check. Twists? Check? Deliciously violent? Check. Good acting and cinematography? Check. What are it's weak points? Mainly character development. The lead guy, the father, is the most spineless, ball-less coward under the sun, but at the end, suddenly grows a pair so large his gonads are the size of basketballs. Completely implausible. The filmmakers tried but the development was just uneven. Still, given the very nice ending, I do recommended this film.

This film is just a marvel for my virginious search for good south korean movies. its a murder and a witness. harrison ford did something similar in a blockbuster, but this is even more convoluted than that. the first 10 minutes were just raw, near bestiallic in its grueling performance.

the filmography are extremely good, and so are the editing, and use of lightsettings,to boost the shivering terror of the deeds done. the score are well made and smittens over on you like a virus.

i still dont understand the korean language, complete kauderwelsh to me, but the actors are brilliant and very well spoken, so they would for sure dress the grumpy old man with invisible silk verbally so have a shot on this one, good action thriller!