J.S.A.: Joint Security Area

Palm Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2005

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 48 Ratings

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Xan_RyilDec 6, 2015

JSA is both a crowd pleaser and deeply sentimental film. Some people might think that it's an underdeveloped commercial film but considering the storyline and early direction work of Park Chan Wook, its a great effort to make film on suchJSA is both a crowd pleaser and deeply sentimental film. Some people might think that it's an underdeveloped commercial film but considering the storyline and early direction work of Park Chan Wook, its a great effort to make film on such sensitive matter and be neutral after all.
Every interaction of both side soldiers is so intense and convincing that one holds his breath and waits for something to go wrong as it's all in flashback. Over the years many movies have taken inspiration from NSA. Two sequences are worth praise, the first one where three soldier meet at mine field and final one when all four are by chance in one snapshot taken by a tourist. Very strong and active screenplay and very good performances.… Expand

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dajhornJan 20, 2014

JSA is a story about an unlikely friendship between soldiers on opposite sides of the Korean border. The dialog is hokey and the plot is contrived, but JSA might appeal to an audience that romanticizes or is emotionally invested in theJSA is a story about an unlikely friendship between soldiers on opposite sides of the Korean border. The dialog is hokey and the plot is contrived, but JSA might appeal to an audience that romanticizes or is emotionally invested in the conflict between the DPRK and the ROK.… Expand

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John_T_BrookeMay 25, 2015

An utterly fantastic film, with great direction from the director of Oldboy, Park Chan Wook and fantastic performances, most notable Mr Song Kang Ho. A tale of friendship between fellow 'brothers' on opposite sides of the Korean border. ShowsAn utterly fantastic film, with great direction from the director of Oldboy, Park Chan Wook and fantastic performances, most notable Mr Song Kang Ho. A tale of friendship between fellow 'brothers' on opposite sides of the Korean border. Shows a different perspective on the Korean conflict. I highly recommend this film for those getting into Korean cinema. Start with either this, Memories of Murder or The Host (Directed by Bong Joon- Ho) or The Good The Bad The Weird directed by Kim Jee- woon (You might notice all those films star Song Kang- Ho)… Expand

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OwenB.Sep 19, 2005

Fantastic. Moving, stylish and original.

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ZiggyStardustJun 17, 2011

Simply a masterpiece of a film. A tremendous story told by Park Chan-wook. I can just encourage everybody to watch this movie and enjoy the hell out of it.

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Meth-dudeDec 24, 2019

Director Park Chan-Wook's breakthrough film "Joint Security Area" is not only one of his best , but it's also one of the best war films to ever come out of Korea. Supported by great acting performances, very good cinematography, a more thanDirector Park Chan-Wook's breakthrough film "Joint Security Area" is not only one of his best , but it's also one of the best war films to ever come out of Korea. Supported by great acting performances, very good cinematography, a more than decent soundtrack and a superb ending, the movie deserves to be watched and appreciated.… Expand

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