Product Details

• Actors: Jang Dong Kun, Lee Jung Lae, Lee Mi Yeon, David McInnis
• Directors: Kwak Kyung Taek
• Format: DVD Region, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Anamorphic
• Subtitles: English, Korean, Chinese
• Region: All Regions
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: CJ Entertainment
• Run Time: 124 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000HC87CO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,929 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Languages: Korean , Cantonese Subtitles: ENGLISH , Chinese Film Director: Kwak Kyung-Taek Released: 2005 [Korea] Plot: After an American cargo ship is robbed of a nuclear missile guidance system in the waters of South Asia, an elite South Korean agent is assigned to locate the thief--thought to be an unstable North Korean agent--and retrieve the goods. Overview: In the waters of South Asia, pirates board an American ship and steal its secret cargo of satellite guidance receiver systems--the kind used by nuclear missiles. Intelligence services around the region are up-in-arms about the daring and deadly theft. But due to the sensitive and illegal nature of the cargo, the United States cannot get directly involved. When it is discovered that the pirate originally came from North Korea, the South Koreans send in special agent Gang Se-jong (Lee Jung-jae). Gang Se-jong chases the Sin (Jang Dong-gun) all over the region, as he frantically tries to piece together what happened and get the guidance systems back. Along the way, Gang learns about Sin's wretched story--how he fled North Korea with his family, but were all killed in China except for his sister. Blaming North and South Korea for his family's deaths, Sin has dedicated himself to destroying both countries. In a ship in the Yellow Sea, between Korea and China, Sin is planning a treacherous scheme that will painfully kill millions all across the Korean Peninsula. Now, with two typhoons converging and Sin's ship of death ready to launch its terrible secret, only Gang Se-jong has a chance of preventing this cataclysmic act of terror. The fate of both Koreas hangs in the balance. Cast: Jang Dong-Kun, Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Mi-Yeon

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4.0 out of 5 stars Korean espionage film that goes for broke-and succeeds. . ., September 14, 2008

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Garvinstomp (Chicago or LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Typhoon (DVD)

"Typhoon" is a movie that I wanted to like. And fortunately for me, I did. I've seen it described in many different ways, most of which turned out to be inaccurate. First and foremost, it is not an action movie. Yes, there are action sequences, but not enough to make it an action movie. The action plays out more like a Michael Mann film than a Michael Bay film. The film is more of what I'd call a suspense/thriller with some espionage. Yeah, there's gunfights. But more time is spent with the opposing parties trying to outsmart each other.

This is also a movie I'd describe as being big, especially for Korea. There's some very big and very well done CGI in the final act that really is impressive. The narrative isn't bad and the story plays out well. One of the few weaknesses of the film is the characters.

There's actually so much substance given to the antagonist that you almost feel sorry for him and want him to succeed in his plan. Ironically, the protagonist, to me, felt more shallow because they tried to tack on a backstory. I actually felt like he had more depth before they started bringing up his history. Although not an overly verbose fella, his subtleties, facial expressions, reactions to those around him- gave me a very big look at who this guy was.

Where "Typhoon" really shines is in its story. First off, the scheme the antagonist plans to unleash is very unique. It's not the standard bad guy takes something/someone hostage and demands a huge ransom or is trying to steal something very valuable. I really enjoyed seeing his plan come together. "Typhoon" has excellent pacing. You're not given the whole plan up front. Things are revealed slowly, often times you're left lagging behind the main characters. Only when they're done with what they're doing will you understand why they were doing it in the first place.

If you like the international intrigue (think James Bond-lite) with a tight story, good characters, a little soul, and large-scale filmmaking, "Typhoon" is a good pick.

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Rockin, November 5, 2007

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Neutral Party "Reader" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typhoon (DVD)

I wish US action pix were half as good as this. Really excellent and great production values.

5.0 out of 5 stars not your usual action movie..., October 4, 2006

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Stella Jo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Typhoon (DVD)

action, explosion, compassion, love, hate, comradeship... all kneaded together into a world class movie. no wonder dreamwork is going to release it in north america. excellent sound, scenic, make up, acting and characters' creation - thriller you wont forget for awhile. worthy of collection.