The Attorney

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Steve C Those idiots in a certain western country against fascism, who are calling everything that opposes their views as such, have no idea what it is. They would do well to watch this film which is based on true events. Not being allowed to peacefully protest is fascism. Being attacked for peaceful protest is fascism. Of course, those committing crimes (e.g. assault, vandalism, looting) during protests should be arrested and prosecuted. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Don't let the poster fool you. It aint a happy movie. Song Kang-ho, the Korean Eddie Garcia, tells another story from the Chun Doo-hwan regime. It's another pesperspective in the life of an attorney, he's already done THE BARBER and THE TAXI DRIVER, which story sits in the same abusive regime. I love how Song's character changed through out this powerful drama. Ironic to say the least, the same real life attorney became a corrupt president and killed himself for his remorse. Saying that, in this film we do see the best part of his life, fighting for human rights. How I envy Korean cinema in showcasing a lot of films, Good films, about their tortured past in the Chun Doo-hwan regime, Philippine history had its share of bitter past from the Spaniards, the Americans, the Japs and Marcos' martial law, but we never tell it enough thru the big screen. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Fantastic movie really liked it, a must see. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Great Movie! It's a must watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Those déjà vu yet familiar scenario is one thing. Despite occasionally melodramatic, its general light-footed tone is a great advantage. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member 'Inspired' by the real story of one of the past presidents of South Korea, this is a very well-executed film of a likeable tax attorney who takes on a human rights case involving students detained and tortured for reading books sympathising with North Korea. In the first third of the film the tone is lighter with the self-trained lawyer making a name for himself through hard work (and specialising in real estate and tax) in Busan. Then there is a much darker tone when the son of the attorney's local restauranteur goes missing until the police finally reveal he is under arrest. The court case itself is not as gripping as it could have been in terms of rhetoric or incidents, but it is nevertheless an inspiring film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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