Memories of Murder (DVD)

Memories of Murder (2003). This Korean film has no stars that American audiences will recognize. Based on a true story, detectives pursue South Korea's first known serial killer. Over a period of six years, the killer murders 10 young women, and is never caught. I think this film wants to be taken seriously, but it has a Keystone Kops quality that I couldn't ignore. The Korean detectives in this movie are so inept it's laughable. Also, I watched it dubbed in English with English subtitles, and the two frequently didn't agree. You'd hear the character say one thing in English and the subtitles would say something else. This effect, also, was humorous. This might be a good movie to watch while stoned. Otherwise, I can't recommend it. Grade: C+