With the Korean Peninsula under Japanese rule in 1930s, many Koreans flock to Manchuria for refuge. Some become bandits, some train robbers and yet others bounty hunters. While the Weird, a notorious train robber, is stealing from a Japanese train crossing the Manchurian plains, he discovers a treasure map. But the map is also sought after by the Bad, a merciless gang leader. Coincidentally, the Good, a bounty hunter, is on the train, and he is after the Bad. The three engage in a spectacular chase with the Japanese Army, the Korean independence fighters, and the Chinese bandits all looking to get their hands on the prized map.
My comments:
If my library didn’t have The Good The Bad The Weird, I probably would skip this movie despite its A-list actors. I was surprised at how entertaining this movie was (it’s always funny to spot inaccurate Mandarin dialogues). It was 2 hours long filled with humor, adventures and intense action. I witnessed 2 painful deaths from this movie that are quite memorable…Also, there was a nice twist at the end that I didn’t see it coming. The three main actors are very good in this movie and they complement each other well. Just watching their final showdown was worth it. I found Lee Byung Hun as the main villain a fascinating character despite his ruthless behavior…
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