A horror film collaboration consisting of three segments by three directors from three countries. {Dumplings} Dumplings deals with an aging actress wishing to reclaim her youth goes to a woman who makes dumplings that supposedly have regenerative properties. However, they contain a gruesome secret ingredient. In 2004, Fruit Chan released a feature-length version of this short. {Cut} Tells the story of a successful film director and his wife who are kidnapped by an extra from his own films, who forces the director to play his sadistic games. If he fails, his wife's fingers will be chopped off one by one every five minutes. {Box} A softly spoken young woman has a bizarre recurring nightmare about being buried in a box in the snow. Searching for her long lost sister, she realizes her dreams and reality may possibly be connected. Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- Türkçe
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- Native Title: 三更2
- Also Known As: 3 Extremes , Three, Monster , San Geng 2 , Saam Gang 2 , Sseuli, Monseuteo , Utsukushii Yoru, Zankokuna Asa , 쓰리, 몬스터 , うつくしいよる ざんこくなあさ , 美しい夜、残酷な朝
- Screenwriter & Director: Park Chan Wook
- Director: Miike Takashi, Fruit Chan
- Screenwriter: Lilian Lee
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy
Cast & Credits
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![Miriam Yeung in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Miriam Yeung in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Miriam Yeung{Dumplings} Mrs. LiMain Role -
![Bai Ling in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Bai Ling in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Bai Ling{Dumplings} MeiMain Role -
![Lee Byung Hun in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Lee Byung Hun in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Lee Byung Hun{Cut} [Director]Main Role -
![Im Won Hee in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Im Won Hee in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Im Won Hee{Cut} [Stranger]Main Role -
![Kang Hye Jung in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Kang Hye Jung in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Kang Hye Jung{Cut} [Director's wife]Main Role -
![Hasegawa Kyoko in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)]( "Hasegawa Kyoko in Three... Extremes Hong Kong Movie (2004)")
Hasegawa Kyoko{Box} KyokoMain Role
Reviews
Okay, well first of all, I'll say this; there are three very different stories in this, all by different directors- so while you may be tempted to compare them (or look for connections, even) just let me advise you to not. I'll also advise you to let yourself be lost in each story, to fully experience and appreciate the mood and flair.
So, in my personal opinion;
Dumplings- This one is by far the most disturbing, in my opinion. It's predictable, but that doesn't make it any less chilling. The cast is quite good. Nothing too outstanding, but they all play their parts well. There's one character is particular- Aunt Mei- who is just brilliant. I think this one was my favourite out of the three, just because of the way that you become so completely engrossed by the story and the twists.
Cut- I was surprised to find out that Lee Byung Hun is in it, and as expected, he doesn't disappoint. This is a great segment, with a psychological battle taking place between a film director and his captor. This one is quite gruesome and shocking. The end can be interpreted in different ways, and I have seen people that disagree with me, so I recommend you watch it yourself and come to a conclusion.
Box- This one has a sort of dark appeal that I can't accurately describe with words. It pulls you in, and then confuses you, and then pulls you in again, and then confuses you again. But when you take a step back and think about all of the events and it as a whole, you realize the truth behind it. It's brilliant how it's done. The acting in this one was my favourite. It wasn't too subdued, and it wasn't too manic. It was simply perfect. This one is also the most reminiscent of horror films- which I wouldn't describe this entire film as.
In total, I was deeply engrossed by this film and it's story, and impressed by it's cast. The music was always fitting, but nothing too stupendous. I will not, however, rewatch this movie any time soon. Some of the shock value would be gone. (Not to say this movie doesn't have any merits beyond it's twists and turns- it's just something I look for in things.)
Overall, I highly recommend this intriguing artsy film.
I can't even put my thoughts into words.
It's probably the most fuckedup movie I've ever saw.
Especially the Hong Kong story shocked me the most. I don't even know what to say.
Though the movie's story is so weird, the acting of that international cast is really great and worth watching.
I want to rewatch it one day with the original audio since I had the german dub this time.
Sorry for the messed up review but right now I can't really put my thoughts for this movie into words.
