Rango (2011) - 8.5/10
Rango is so, so damn good. From character design to the voice acting, everything is so nicely put in place that it works wonder as a movie as well sets the bar high as a work of art. Definitely one of the best animated flick this year.
Princess Aurora (2005) - 7/10
Not a perfect movie, but it delivers. It starts with slight hint of serial killing movie, but as the story unfolds it reveals a different shade, of main characters, of the plot, of the events... and even though it gets predictable at some points, it does manage to catch you with few surprises. All in all, another good delivery from Korean cinema.
The Yellow Sea (2010) - 8.5/10
As second movie from the same guy who made bone-chilling thriller "The Chaser", it's hard not to have expectations. As for me, the movie delivered as per my expectations and I would say that it's unfair to do comparison with "The Chaser". The movie is slightly long and the start may seem bit slow, but if you keep your patience you'll be rewarded well. Another gem from brilliant director/writer Hong-Jin Na.
Haunters (2010) - 7.5/10
Imagine you have a power to control people, taking over their minds and get them to do whatever you want. Except, you come across one man... who is immune to your power, who you can't control. Who is hell-bent on stopping you. Welcome to haunters. Besides a slightly predictable & slightly over-the-top ending and bit of a, slightly weird/unnecessary follow-through, a good movie with some great acting.
Running on Karma (2003) - 6.5/10
A decent one-time watch flick with some good bits by Andy Lau-Tak. The story has some good moments and some vague concepts thrown without explaining much. The end is good, logical but unfortunately not so well executed. Instead of untangling the story, the end may come as confusing to some viewers. Well worth a one-time watch.
A Dirty Carnival (2006) - 8/10
A gangster movie with touch of life. Unlike most of the gangster flicks, "A Dirty Carnival" takes a different approach. There's grit, but subtle. There's tragedy, but not overdone. There's action, but not over the top. "A Dirty Carnival" is, exactly as the name suggests. Director/Writer Hu Ya has treated the subject so well that it balances the movie perfectly in different genres. Definitely a good watch.