The Korean press is reporting I SAW THE DEVIL just passed the KMRB. It will appear in theaters in a couple of days with an 18 rating. It took three tries to get passed by the KMRB, but no one I knew related to the movie seemed worried at all. From what people tell me, this was Kim Jee-woon’s “last hurrah” before going to Hollywood, so he just wanted to have a good time and make a crazy film that he would like. Hopefully I will see it Thursday, and will report what I think asap.
UPDATE: Film Business Asia is reporting that Kim Jee-woon had to delete 7 minutes to make 7 cuts of footage (Film Biz Asia corrected their story) to get the okay from the KMRB. That is pretty big. I assume that Toronto will get the no-cut version when the film makes its international premiere there next month. I wonder what version will be released on DVD.
Thanks Mark for the update, finally something in English. Had to doubly confirm it, just in case. Seems that Dir. KJW is feeling devilish.. so to speak. Thanks again for the update, appreciate it and looking forward to your review. ^^