My take on Ikiru” (To live)

For me “Akira Kirosawa’s” one of the greatest directors of all time. Nearly 5 years back, I watched his “Rashomon” and “Seven Samurai” Now this weekend “IKiru” (To live) It is story about a government bureaucrat (public relation department chief) who learns he has six months to live. After realizing has just another six months live, he tries to rediscover a life worth living -- from spending an evening with a drunken novelist, re-experiencing life through the girlish eyes of a young friend, and eventually dedicating himself to the building of a park for poor people. In the end, he finally proves he has something to show for a lifetime of labor. Again you will see Kurosawa authentic work in his movie. Movie progresses in one way up to his self realization and remaining half in flashbacks from different peoples prospective about his life. How tragic that man can never realize “How beautiful life is until he is face to face with death." Again this movie is for serious, drama lovers only. A++++++++++++.

My take on 3-IRON

A young drifter breaks into people’s houses while they’re away on vacation, but never steals a thing. Instead, he spends a couple of days in their house and then repays them by doing their laundry, fixing broken electronics, etc. But one day, everything changes when he meets a woman stuck in an abusive marriage. This is beginning of a new type of love between both of them and neither character ever speaks a word to each other. Rest of the characters surrounding talks. A stunning film with brilliant silent performances from its leading cast. Wonderfully written and directed by Ki-duk Kim, (my first South Korean movie.) Truly stunning movie & Worth owning a DVD in personal collection.