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Crying Fist Reviews

2005

60
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The true story of two fighters who enter the boxing ring to improve their fortunes; one is an ageing has-been, the other a young petty criminal with a small family to look after. Read more

Starring	Seung-beom Ryu, Choi Min-Sik
Director	Seung-wan Ryoo
Genres	Drama, Thriller, World Cinema

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- In this tidy, sentimental tale of two underdogs and their eventual if bloody redemption via the boxing ring, Gang... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 10 Jun 2009 at 01:19
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  - 6
  Another Korean hit !
  
  Having already seen this before its release here, it features the brilliant acting of Min-sik Choi, 'the guy from old boy' ! Also features Seung-beom ... read more »
  
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  - Gary Sweetapple
  - London
  - 30 Nov 2005 at 23:57
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  Super FILM!
  
  Super Korean action FILM! It matches any Hollywood boxing film anytime!! Such a powerful story with strong emotions!!! Beautiful cinema!
  
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- - a customer
  - 25 Dec 2011 at 21:16
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  - 0
  Not Great
  
  I wanted to like this having been a fan of Korean and other asian cinema. However, I lasted about an hour then gave up as not much seemed to be happening. Would... read more »
  
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- - JPG2007
  - 40 reviews
  - 26 Oct 2011 at 09:16
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  - 2
  boring movie
  
  Boring, no good fights, humour, or back ground music...the characters they play are silly charactetrs not deserving to win fight, one is a mugger, a thief, the ... read more »
  
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- - VinodBhakta
  - 10 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 08 Dec 2009 at 16:44
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  Much better than Rocky!!
  
  This is a really beautiful film... I originally rented it just for Choi Min-Sik, the 'guy from Oldboy', not really expecting too much from the film, but... read more »
  
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- - dannylakins
  - 22 reviews
  - Grantham
  - 08 Oct 2008 at 09:34
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  wicked
  
  i just simply love this movie its like a more realistic and emotional version of rocky, excellent movie which has to be watched
  
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- - pushichi
  - 8 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 23 May 2008 at 15:43
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  - 0
  a boxing film that makes you cry
  
  I don't normally feel emotion in a boxing film, this one is an exception. Prepare some issue put beside you when watching the film just in case you might ... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 03 May 2008 at 21:27
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  - 0
  A bit flat!
  
  Not the film I was expecting. Quite a slow and unneccessarily long film. Fan of Korean films but this one falls short.
  
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- - hope2
  - 9 reviews
  - Luton
  - 28 Apr 2008 at 12:05
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  crying Fist
  
  I rented this DVD just to make up my rental list and did not really expect to enjoy it. I was wrong as it is a thoroughly entertaining film. It tells two ... read more »
  
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- - hazel dewar
  - Glasgow Scotland
  - 19 Jan 2008 at 09:34
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  - 0
  brutal but eye opening
  
  this film is really one for big fans of Korean or Asian films. We watched it with subtitles and I found it alright. It was chosen for my man, and he watched it ... read more »
  
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  - worthing
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 20:14
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  Very good
  
  A captivating story with brilliant performances. The story does not rely on cliches or at any point feel like something you've seen before.
  
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  - Scotland
  - 13 Jul 2007 at 10:44
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- - 11
  - 6
  Another Korean hit !
  
  Having already seen this before its release here, it features the brilliant acting of Min-sik Choi, 'the guy from old boy' ! Also features Seung-beom ... read more »
  
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  - Gary Sweetapple
  - London
  - 30 Nov 2005 at 23:57
- - 8
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  better than rocky
  
  this is undoubtably the best boxing film i have ever seen, beautifuly acted and carfted story, must watch film
  
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  - NativityInBlack
  - 93 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 08 Jul 2007 at 04:08
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  Knock-Out
  
  Quick review... Ready ?
  
  Old Boy meets Rocky - it's as simple as that.
  
  However, this is a great film and worth a watch.
  
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  - Flintsteel
  - 42 reviews
  - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  - 28 Nov 2006 at 12:15
- - 3
  - 1
  not your typical boxing drama
  
  This is from the guy who directed ‘Arahan’ and ‘No Blood No ‘Tears’ (not yet available on dvd) and ‘Crying Fist’ is easily ... read more »
  
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- - chungking
  - 101 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Apr 2006 at 18:14
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  not your typical boxing drama
  
  This is from the guy who directed ‘Arahan’ and ‘No Blood No ‘Tears’ (not yet available on dvd) and ‘Crying Fist’ is easily ... read more »
  
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- 228026
- - chungking
  - 101 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Apr 2006 at 18:21
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  Very moving
  
  Crying fist has an ending that will leave you quite simply torn between the two main characters and who you should be rooting for. Very powerful stuff that ... read more »
  
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- 372780
- - Anthony Stanhope
  - England
  - 10 Oct 2006 at 22:33
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  - 2
  Great boxing Drama
  
  As with most films out of Korea these days this isn't your typical Rocky type picture.
  
  The film follows two hard-lucked fighters as they struggle... read more »
  
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- - Neil
  - Wales
  - 05 Jan 2006 at 14:02
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  - 1
  3.5 out of 5
  
  Being a fan of Korean cinema and obviously loving Choi min-sik in Oldboy I was curious to see this. It is a good film, but dont expect lots of boxing and any ... read more »
  
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- - David Marsh
  - Maidstone,Kent.UK
  - 11 Apr 2006 at 21:19
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  - 1
  Better than expected
  
  The film was a better than what we were expecting.
  
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- - a customer
  - Northeast, England
  - 28 Apr 2006 at 14:41
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  storyline
  
  this film was very entertaining as well as very good story. it has some funny moments & alot of sad scenes that brakes your heart? i very much liked this ... read more »
  
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- 384465
- - Joynal Hussain
  - London, ENGLAND
  - 13 Nov 2006 at 19:24

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