My Way - A-

Rated R, 153 minutes
In Korean, Japanese, Russian, German with English subtitles

The thrilling, stunning Korean film "My Way" is a must-see

"My Way" is the stunning new South Korean historical action film from noted South Korean director Kang-Je-gyu. The epic film follows two men from colonial Seoul in 1938, one Japanese man named Tatsuo (Joe Odagiri) and a Korean, Joon-sik (Jang-Dong-gun). Joon-sik's family works for Tatsuo's family as servants, but both are top marathon runners and rivals. Joon-sik is forced to serve in the Japanese army following some unfortunate events at a race, and later he meets up with Tatsuo, who has become a high-ranking officer in the army. As World War II breaks out, the two inspire hope in each other over countless battles that span many countries. "My Way" is an epic, touching film with some breathtaking battle scenes that make it part "Chariots of Fire" and part "Saving Private Film." The handsome, vastly entertaining film, shot over 10 months, is the most expensive film in South Korean history and it shows on screen but is worth the viewing. A tad long and redundant, it's still engrossing enough that there's rarely a dull moment between the violent but stunning battle scenes that make the film worth seeing. "My Way" is the best foreign film I've seen in some time and the best one in current release. Definitely worth a look regardless if you like foreign films or not.