Old Boy (2013)

I was skeptic already when I heard that they'd re-make this movie in Hollywood.

And well.. with all rights. This version was REALLY REALLY bad!!

They have missed so many parts that was essential to the whole movie.

I didn't like the acting either, it was too american and too much. I think it was sad how they could ruin such a great movie!!

★

Story
In 1993, alcoholic advertising executive Joe Doucett ruins a meeting with a potential client, Daniel Newcombe, by hitting on his girlfriend. Afterwards, Joe gets drunk, and goes to a bar owned by his friend Chucky, who refuses him entry. While stuck outside, he spots a woman with a yellow umbrella, before being knocked unconscious.
He awakens in an isolated hotel room and finds he is a prisoner. His captors provide him with basic hygiene items and meager portions of processed Chinese food, along with a pint of vodka with every meal to prevent withdrawal. Through the TV, Joe hears that he has been framed for the rape and murder of his ex-wife and that his daughter, Mia, has been adopted. After being prevented from committing suicide, Joe starts writing Mia letters, gives up drinking, and spends the next 20 years planning his revenge. He becomes a skilled boxer by watching televised matches, and compiles a list of everyone who might be responsible for his imprisonment, with Newcombe being the prime suspect.
In 2013, Joe watches an adult Mia being interviewed by a TV show called "Unresolved Mysteries of Crime", and claiming she'd be willing to forgive him if he returns. Suddenly, he is drugged and awakes in a box in a field, with money and a cell phone...

Cast
Josh Brolin as Joseph "Joe" Doucett
Elizabeth Olsen as Mia Doucett/Marie Sebastian
Sharlto Copley as Adrian Doyle Pryce/The Stranger
Erik Gersovitz as young Adrian Pryce
Samuel L. Jackson as Chaney
Michael Imperioli as Chucky
James Ransone as Dr. Tom Melby
Max Casella as James Prestley
Linda Emond as Edwina Burke
Elvis Nolasco as Cortez
Lance Reddick as Daniel Newcombe
Hannah Ware as Donna Hawthorne
Richard Portnow as Bernie Sharkey
Hannah Simone as Stephanie Lee
Lizzy DeClement as Amanda Pryce
Caitlin Dulany as Emma Pryce
Cinqué Lee as Bellhop

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Lots of movies

I went through four movies last weekend!

I'll post my reviews throughout this week, to be honest, I can say most now.

I was disappointed with most of them.. But well, now I have watched them so I don't need to think about them anymore!

The girl with the dragon tattoo - US version

Next week it will be out in the cinema in Sweden, I both want and do not want to see it. I guess it's because I've seen the Swedish version (all 3 movies in this series). That's why I think it will be a bit weird, I'd probably compare them. Also to know it's a SWEDISH production to start with, names, places etc then hear it in English will make a difference. Also based on earlier experience it does not always turn out good.

I've also heard that if you know Stockholm and Sweden, as I do since I'm Swedish, you will be a bit disappointed with some the set locations in Stockholm, as they jump around places in the city that's far away from each other and not as close as it will be in the movie. As well as there will be a scene where they are selling cigaretts at a café. (Note: WE DO NOT do it in Sweden!! We are actually kinda strict when it comes to tobacco and alcohol!)
Already when watching the trailer I noticed that they filmed the OUTSIDE of the NEWER underground car, but when filming inside the cars they use the OLDER ones!! I guess they want a certain feeling, however being Swedish and knowing that it looks weird. (Like stepping on to a double decker and film the outside as it drives somewhere, then film the inside from a normal bus)

Also they replaced some other things according to the Swedish newspapers, among that some actors - from Swedish to American/British. for parts that doesn't even matter much. Also having newspapers and stuff in SWEDISH...but non-of them know the langauge XD

One of the scenes.. is filmed at my old office building, maybe the BEST office building in Stockholm!!


Anyway.... I'll update more once I have seen it.. (^^;;)

LONG trailer..

Note: the book/movie is called "Men who hate women" in Swedish..