Anybody seen Legend of evil lake?

[Kimchee755]

I was online yesterday looking for korean movies and found "Legend Of Evil Lake" i looked and sounded intresting but i couldnt tell if it was one of those movies that sorta cheesy because in the movie they fight demon and monsters or somthing. If u seen the movie could u tell me if it was good?

[Betz not logged in]

Hiya Fellow Fans

Legend of Evil Lake, S. Korea 2003

I saw this 2 or 3 x's, really liked it ;D

Kim Hye-Ri (she played Guhn's love in EWG)
...plays the Shilla Queen in Evil Lake

Kim Hye-Ri - pic
www.cinespot.com/filmpeople/ekrkimhyeri.html

Kim Hye Ri - uh oooooh
english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200408/200408120046.html

the palace scenes in Evil Lake were filmed in China at same set built for The Emperor & the Assassin
and, Hero was also shot at that fantastic set

a movie review
www.kfccinema.com/reviews/swordplay/legendevillake/legendevillake.html

a movie review - 2004 Philadelphia Film Festival
[...note - has some spoilers]
www.filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/0/ab917fb930c3336688256e7e000c6f82?O\penDocument

a movie review
[...note - has some spoilers]
hanbooks.com/leofevlaathy.html

some movie pics
www.hancinema.net/korean_movie_The_Legend_Of_Evil_Lake.php

Yes Asia has it for sale - I think w/English Subs
www.yesasia.com

[pearblossom]

i saw this movie.

loved the shilla costumes, myths and legends, and portrayals of korean shamanism.

thanks for the 411 on the palace set betz, i thought it looked familiar. ;D

[Heather]

Yes Asia has it for sale - I think w/English Subs

When I tried to purchase the movie several months back, I had to wait a couple weeks only to receive word that YesAsia could no longer get it from their supplier. It costs a little bit more, but in the end I had to get a copy (with English subtitles) from AsianDB.com (where you'll find it under it's correct translated title Thousand Years Old Lake).

I enjoyed Legend of the Evil Lake. It's a straight-forward story that never tries to go overboard with details or excessive CGI. The special effects are top-notch, the cinematogrophy is absolutely gorgeous, and the music is stunning. At times the romance aspect feels a little over done, but it's not any worse than Bichunmoo; after all, the driving purpose for the main hero is to save their love. Actor Jeong Jun Ho has a great medieval look, and the film definitely showcases the "warrior spirit" of actor Lee Han Garl. This was model-turned-actress Kim Hyo Jin's first role, but I think she did a decent job.

My full review for anyone who cares can be read here:
www.livejournal.com/community/korean_cinema/51746.html

[pearblossom]

i also love the name of the heroic character in the story, biharang

[Heather]

i also love the name of the heroic character in the story, biharang

Me, too. It sounds a lot like Jahalang from Bichunmoo, which also is another nice name. Although I like the sound of Lee Han Garl's character name best: Talwi. Quite different!