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JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version) DVD Region 1

Song Kang Ho (Actor) | Park Chan Wook (Director)
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Customer Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (1)
All Editions Rating: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.5 out of 10 (50)

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This Korean thriller mines the historic tension between North and South Korea over activity in the JSA, the Joint Security Area, a region guarded by armies from both counties. When two North Korean soldiers are found dead there, it sets off a political chain of events that threatens to plunge the countries into war.

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Product Title: JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version) JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version) JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version) JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version) JSA - Joint Security Area (US Version)
Artist Name(s): Song Kang Ho (Actor) 宋 康昊 (Actor) 宋 康昊 (Actor) ソン・ガンホ (Actor) 송 강호 (Actor)
Director: Park Chan Wook 朴 贊郁 朴赞郁 パク・チャヌク 박찬욱
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Release Date: 2005-07-12
Language: English, Korean
Country of Origin: Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of
Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
Color Information: Color
Disc Format(s): DVD
Region Code: 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating: Not Rated
Publisher: Palm Pictures
Package Weight: 81 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004415841

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Director: Chan Wook Park

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Audio:
Dolby Surround Sound 5.1 English
Dolby Stereo 2.0 English
Dolby Surround Sound 5.1Korean

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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10 (1)
Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.5 out of 10 (50)

Kevin Kennedy
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August 22, 2007
Death at the DMZ Customer Review Rated Bad 8 - 8 out of 10
"JSA" is an exciting, if uneven, film about an investigation into the deaths of two North Korean soldiers at Korea's DMZ. Although entirely different in subject matter, the structure of the movie is remarkably similar to Norman Jewison's superb film, "A Soldier's Story".

Lee Byung Hun commands the screen as an impulsive young South Korean sergeant who reaches out to befriend two North Korean border guards who had saved his life when he became lost during a patrol. Song Kang Ho brilliantly portrays his older, more stable North Korean counterpart. This heart-warming relationship ultimately explodes in a shocking culmination driven by military duty and political tensions.

Lee Young Ae, who later became Asia's darling for her star turn in the "Dae Jang Geum" TV series, plays the lead investigator, an underwritten role that primarily serves as a device to move the story forward. The attempt to give her character a background story about her father is a confusing, but blessedly brief, distraction.

I wholeheartedly recommend "JSA" as a taut thriller that offers enduring insights into our human nature.
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Rhoda
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January 17, 2007

This customer review refers to JSA (Joint Security Area) Special Edition
Wondeful Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This is one of the rariest movies you must not fail to watch. Wonderfully done, good actors and very nice story. The story is about soldiers of north and south korea who happened to be good friends. Dont's fail to watch this one. Worth every minute.
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Kevin
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February 19, 2006

This customer review refers to JSA (Joint Security Area) Special Edition
Very good movie! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This was the first Korean movie I saw and was thuroughly impressed by the quality of action, drama, and story line. It stars young Lee Young Ae who was later popularized by the TV series 'Dae Jang Geum'.

It's an excellent suspense movie. I highly recommend it.
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mikah
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February 14, 2006

This customer review refers to JSA (Joint Security Area) Special Edition
Joint Security Area Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9 out of 10
As a fan of Lee Byung Hun, I watched this movie, never expecting it to end the way it did. I continue to be impressed by the range of emotions he can show in a movie. The male leads did an outstanding job and showed how even in war, friendships are formed.

Unfortunately, Lee Young Ae's performance was quite weak and did nothing to enhance this movie.

I recommend it highly but be prepared for a hard ending.
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Jane
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December 30, 2005

This customer review refers to JSA (Joint Security Area) (Hong Kong Version)
Excellent Movie! Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
This movie really made me cry and I felt really touched! The story is not very complex, but it has many meanings. The entire case did a supreb job! For those who wanted to know if there are english subtitles are not...the answer is YES. The subtitles are a bit small, but you can still read them. The quality of the picture is not bad compare to DVD. Overall, if this movie is a must that everyone should see!!!
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