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Korea's answer to Ocean's Eleven, The Thieves has turned into the highest-grossing Korean film of all time. Tazza: The High Rollers director Choi Dong Hun's heist film brings together a stunning ensemble cast of Korean and Chinese stars. A-listers Lee Jung Jae, Kim Yoon Seok, Jeon Ji Hyun and Kim Hye Su are joined by veteran actress Kim Hae Suk, character actor Oh Dal Soo, rising star Kim Soo Hyun, and Hong Kong actors Simon Yam, Angelica Lee and Derek Tsang for the blockbuster thriller. Shot in Macau, Hong Kong and Korea, the film revolves around ten thieves with different skills and agendas who collaborate and compete to steal a famous diamond from a casino. With its staggering star power and unpredictable, action-packed story, The Thieves is pure cinematic entertainment from beginning to end.
Professional thieves Popeye (Lee Jung Jae), Yenicall (Jeon Ji Hyun), Chewinggum (Kim Hae Suk) and Zampano (Kim Soo Hyun) work together seamlessly to swindle and score hits. Fresh out of prison, Pepsi (Kim Hye Su) also joins the team – just in time for a call from an old friend, Macao Park (Kim Yoon Seok). Former partners Popeye, Pepsi and Macao have a loaded history: a failed job and suspected betrayal a few years ago sent Pepsi to jail and Popeye and Macao their separate ways. Now Macao is rounding up Popeye's crew along with four Hong Kong thieves – Chen (Simon Yam), Andrew (Oh Dal Soo), Julie (Angelica Lee) and Johnny (Derek Kwok) – for one big, elaborate hit at a Macau casino. The target: a diamond worth $20 million.
Professional thieves Popeye (Lee Jung Jae), Yenicall (Jeon Ji Hyun), Chewinggum (Kim Hae Suk) and Zampano (Kim Soo Hyun) work together seamlessly to swindle and score hits. Fresh out of prison, Pepsi (Kim Hye Su) also joins the team – just in time for a call from an old friend, Macao Park (Kim Yoon Seok). Former partners Popeye, Pepsi and Macao have a loaded history: a failed job and suspected betrayal a few years ago sent Pepsi to jail and Popeye and Macao their separate ways. Now Macao is rounding up Popeye's crew along with four Hong Kong thieves – Chen (Simon Yam), Andrew (Oh Dal Soo), Julie (Angelica Lee) and Johnny (Derek Kwok) – for one big, elaborate hit at a Macau casino. The target: a diamond worth $20 million.
The reviews over at DVDtalk and Blu-ray.com make it seem like a worthwhile blind buy.
Other than the packaging, is there any reason (special features, longer cut of the movie, etc) to get the Korea Version Limited Edition instead?
Cos the price is really steep.
