Memories of Murder (2005) Critic Reviews

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The Onion (A.V. Club) | Scott TobiasAdd Critic to Favorites

It takes enormous skill to pull off such a high-wire act without diminishing the gravity of the situation, but Bong and his first-rate cast are up to the task.Read the full review

Washington Post | Stephen HunterAdd Critic to Favorites

What emerges is quite extraordinary.Read the full review

Variety | Derek ElleyAdd Critic to Favorites

A powerful, slow-burning portrait of human fallibility.Read the full review

The Hollywood Reporter | Frank ScheckAdd Critic to Favorites

Uses dark humor, incisive characterizations and social commentary to infuse its familiar detective tale with a distinctive flair.Read the full review

Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites

As exciting for its narrative twists and turns as for its Korean textures and rhythms.Read the full review

The New York Times | Manohla DargisAdd Critic to Favorites

What distinguishes Memories of Murder, setting it apart from rank-and-file thrillers, is its singular mix of gallows humor and unnerving solemnity.Read the full review

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