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Although his life is already in a downward spiral, things get much worse for advertising executive Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) ; while drunk one night, Joe is kidnapped and thrown into solitary confinement in a bizarre, hotellike room. For the next 20 years, Joe suffers unimaginable torment, but the motive and identity of his captor remain unknown. When he is inexplicably set free, Joe emerges with one goal: to find the person who stole two decades of his life.
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Suitably grim and bloody yet disappointingly safe and shallow, Spike Lee's Oldboy remake neither surpasses the original nor adds anything new to its impressive legacy.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire The first hour or so of Lee's 'Oldboy' is so gripping that it's dispiriting to watch the wheels fall off the wagon so spectacularly in the third act. Jun 18, 2016 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland Everything is wrong with [Spike] Lee's version of Park Chan-wook's notorious, super-violent super-action-thriller. For one thing, it's far from super. Not the quality, per se (although, for Lee, that's off, too), but the energy. Dec 10, 2013 Full Review Jonathan Robbins Film Comment Magazine Viewers new to Oldboy will appreciate Lee's affecting and entertaining tale of a man unjustly imprisoned. Fans of Park's film-and there are many wildly loyal ones-will likely be far less impressed. Dec 9, 2013 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Oldboy is rushed, undeveloped and if you haven’t seen the original, you’ll feel lost. The story is not explained well and is a huge disservice to the twist that is supposed to hit you hard. Rated: C+ Aug 19, 2024 Full Review Diego Batlle Otroscines.com An undisputed reference when it comes to exploring new forms of auteurial expression within the framework of genre and spectacular cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Nov 28, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Lee’s not-inconsiderable talent makes a fine attempt to interpret the story with two or three unique touches, but he doesn’t make it vital or offer a fresh take. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 19, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos T Filme: OLDBOY: Dias de Vingança Assistido: 24-11-24 Elenco: @johbrolin @elizabetholsenbrasil @samuelljackson @sharltocopleyofficial @pom.klementieff @hannahroseware Modelo: #suspense #vingaça #drama Duração: 1h 44m Ano: 2013 Minha opinião: Um filme #trash Com #humoracido #macrabo Temos Joe (Brolin) o bad boy, Marie (Olsen) faz o papel de enfermeira que gosta de ajudar os fragilizados, Stranger (Copley) o vingador, o arquiteto, mas Chaney (Jackson) o pau mandado que guarda uma prisão. Um filme que quando chega as revelações ao final do filme, onde tudo é revelado e impacta a todos. O filme mostra Joe como bad boy, uma cara nojento, que não tem limites, tem uma esposa e uma filha e ele não esta nem ai para a família. No momento que sua vida esta desmoronando e acorda em quarto, onde ele fica preso por 20 anos. E é solto com uma missão evitar a morte de sua filha que antes tinha 3 anos e agora com 23 anos. Mas a filha que foi apresentado para Joe nas Tv quando estava preso era Mia (Yost), mas quando Joe é solto acredita que seua filha seja ela. Joe vai embusca dequem o manteve todos estea anos preso, assim ele vai embusca e conhece Marie querendo ajuda-lo. E encotra onde estava preso Chaney (Jackson) com uma aparência icônica. Até descobrir quem é o responsável e lhe dar um tempo para descobrir por que esteve preso e por que por 20 anos. E ele descobre com a ajuda Marie que na época do colégio Joe e seus amigos eram daqueles que promoviam bulling e quando via Amanda irmã Stranger tendo relação com o pai e divulgar tudo isso para o colégio e com o escândalo o pai mata toda família, porem Stranger não morreu e colocou toda sua vingança e arquitetou tudo isso culpando Joe por toda a tragédia. Até que chaga ao final e a verdade é revelada. Quando Stranger revela que tudo que via na Tv não era verdade, mas tudo produzido em cenário e que a filha que ele achava ser, não era, mas uma atriz. E que a verdadeira filha era Marie, com que ele havia tido relação sexual. E depois disso Stranger da um tiro na cabeça e Joe entra em total crise, deixa diamantes com Marie e diz para ela esquece-lo e volta para o quarto que esteve preso por 20 anos. Que doideira o final. Roteiro e enredo totalmente inesperado o final. E atuações boas dos atores, vale a ressalva para Brolin. Vale apena assistir? Sim, mas veja a faixa etária. Nota: 8 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Very badly executed. The cinematography was good but the story was rushed and the acting was bad. I suppose since the actors are of quality, it was a director's fault. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Kim P I think the negative ratings may be reflecting how people felt about the plot twist. Really not a bad movie at all, just not up to Spike Lee's usual standards. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/01/24 Full Review Takiela B Very weird movie , but the plot twist kept me engaged! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/28/23 Full Review The H Didn't try hard enough to be different than the original Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/04/23 Full Review Karl O What was Spike Lee thinking? I'm not sure what is more offensive, the changes to the original masterful screenplay or is it Copley's ridiculous cartoon villain. Spike panders to the dumbest members of the audience and really just chickens out with his ending. I tried. A cowardly remake. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Although his life is already in a downward spiral, things get much worse for advertising executive Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) ; while drunk one night, Joe is kidnapped and thrown into solitary confinement in a bizarre, hotellike room. For the next 20 years, Joe suffers unimaginable torment, but the motive and identity of his captor remain unknown. When he is inexplicably set free, Joe emerges with one goal: to find the person who stole two decades of his life.
Director
Spike Lee
Producer
Roy Lee, Doug Davison, Nathan Kahane
Screenwriter
Mark Protosevich
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Vertigo, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Images|Nudity|Some Graphic Sexuality|Strong Brutal Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 27, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.2M
Runtime
1h 43m
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