I Saw The Devil

"I Saw the Devil" centers on Kim Soo-hyun, a highly skilled and devoted secret agent, and his relentless pursuit of a sadistic serial killer named Jang Kyung-chul. When Jang murders Soo-hyun's fiancée, Ju-yeon, the secret agent is consumed by grief and anger. Instead of seeking justice through conventional means, Soo-hyun embarks on a personal mission to make the killer suffer in the same way he made his victims suffer. He becomes a "devil" on a mission of vengeance.

Soo-hyun tracks down Jang and starts playing a psychological, survival cat-and-mouse game with him, taking advantage of his skills as an investigator to repeatedly capture and release the sadistic killer. Each time Jang is set free, he becomes bewildered and fearful, not knowing when Soo-hyun will strike again.

Throughout the film, "I Saw the Devil" presents graphic and unsettling scenes of violence and brutality, forcing viewers to confront the consequences of vengeance and the potential for it to consume even the noblest of intentions. The line between hero and villain becomes blurred as the characters' motivations and actions are put under scrutiny.

Thanks to its powerful performances, masterful direction, and thought-provoking themes, "I Saw the Devil" has gained critical acclaim and has become a memorable entry in the psychological thriller genre. The movie challenges viewers to question their own beliefs about justice and the lengths they would go to seek revenge if pushed to the brink.

Release: 2010

Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan

IMDB Score: 7.8/10