New World

Not what I expected. Which is what I love about Korean films.

A gangster movie. There is action and violence. There might have been some sex... I can't remember... because there is a lot of intrigue that keeps you thinking about what the hell is going on.

So it is more of a thriller. But not a basic whodunnit ... more of a what-is-he-going-to-do?

I wont put in any spoilers; just say that there are many characters here in difficult situations. Few people understand who all the players are aligned with... if any. And we gradually learn who is who in a series of clever twists.

Gangster organisations must always be built on fragile alliances.  And the police have a tough job dealing with the balance between banging some people up and causing chaos on the street.

New World examines those issues impressively.