Moebius

2013 [KOREAN]

Action / Drama / Thriller

19
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 58% · 42 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 58% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.3/10 10 7125 7.1K

eroticism incest emasculation abusive mother no dialogue

Plot summary

A wife, overwhelmed with hatred for her husband, inflicts an unspeakable wound on their son, as the family heads towards horrific destruction.

Director

Ki-duk Kim Photo
Ki-duk Kim

Top cast

Na Chul Photo
Na Chul
Yeong-ju Seo Photo
Yeong-ju Seo as Son
Jae-rok Kim Photo
Jae-rok Kim as Doctor
Jae-Hyun Cho Photo
Jae-Hyun Cho as Father
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
778.05 MB
1280*682
Korean 2.0
NR
Subtitles kr  
25 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 6
1.56 GB
1920*1024
Korean 5.1
NR
Subtitles kr  
25 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 20

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by zach77 6 / 10

PROVACTIVE-CONTROVERSIAL-TABOO-WEIRD

Enough 1-word descriptors? If not, read below if you're still on the fence about watching this film.In a by-gone era of silent films, Ki-duk continues to impress by eking out just the right amount of raw emotion from his actors to keep the viewer immersed in the story. He is notorious for this as he continues to make the kind of films he 'wants' and not just fulfill the wishes of the production companies.This is far from a masterpiece, yet it is still worth watching. Be prepared for something way different than you're used to. In fact, if you're watching a Ki-Duk movie, then I think you're likely ready for the ride you're about to go on... ;)
Reviewed by individual-297-994063 7 / 10

If you like Jennifer Aniston movies. Turn back to the multiplex now, this is not the path for you.

I wanted to write a review so as to somehow share what I just have seen with someone (anyone). Even if it's just my text being passed on to you the apprehensive reader. As what happens in Moebius, stays in Moebius & I wont be able to share this over the coffee machine at work tomorrow. I've see some weird movies (swedish, french, Japanese, south American etc etc...). I didn't think I could be made to turn from the screen & put my hands over my eyes anymore. However "Ki-duk Kim" writer/director reached deep into that dark space within his twisted soul and pulled this bad boy up for all to ponder.So lets get serious! It's not the rape, violence & dark nature of this movie that you haven't seen before. It's the haunting way all it's been put together. The reason why you'll keep watching is as far as art concerned, the director & the actors do a wonderful performance in portraying this darker than twisted narrative. In fact if they didn't perform it so well, you wouldn't be able to watch.Minus a musical score or any verbal communication, every sound you hear, affects the hairs on the back of your neck. It's not a horror, however you get that cold feeling as your eyes take in it all in. The movie isn't all gore and shock throughout. There are genuine moments of tenderness when father and son come together, bonding due to the tragedy of it all. Guilt and forgiveness are exchanged within a moments glance and you feel warm as you predict the Hollywood style happy ending. Boy meets girl and again the eyes exchange their words. I'd like to tell you more, however I struggle to describe the journey ahead without giving it all away. You'll be adding this to your list. A well told and chair pinning watch. However I won't be watching it again anytime soon. 6.8/10
Reviewed by gradyharp 5 / 10

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned

To get the name of the film out of the way the following is offered, though it doesn't seem to relate to the film: 'Moebius syndrome is a rare birth defect caused by the absence or underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, which control eye movements and facial expression. Many of the other cranial nerves may also be affected, including the 3rd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th. The first symptom, present at birth, is an inability to suck. Other symptoms can include: feeding, swallowing, and choking problems; excessive drooling; crossed eyes; lack of facial expression; inability to smile; eye sensitivity; motor delays; high or cleft palate; hearing problems and speech difficulties. Children with Moebius syndrome are unable to move their eyes back and forth. Decreased numbers of muscle fibers have been reported. Deformities of the tongue, jaw, and limbs, such as clubfoot and missing or webbed fingers, may also occur. As children get older, lack of facial expression and inability to smile become the dominant visible symptoms. Approximately 30 to 40 percent of children with Moebius syndrome have some degree of autism.' Alternatively, Moebius refers to a continuous one-sided surface that can be formed from a rectangular strip by rotating one end 180° and attaching it to the other end. Take your pick.But on to the film. This is a film that will find its audience - there is so much of this sort of morbid, weird derring-do on routine movies and television that it should not really shock anyone. But the film is different. It is without spoken word and therefore relies solely on the body language and wordless reaction from the cast. Yes the story is bizarre - a married man with a son man has an affair with a young woman, the wife flips over the top and decides to destroy the husband's offending organ - an act that is aborted and the mother instead transfers her uncontrollable madness on her son, castrating him. The family naturally disintegrates, the father commiserates with the injured and disturbed son and the mother re- enters the family picture with an even more sick behavior.The three cast members are convincing - a factor that somehow makes the film work. Yes, it is a disturbing repugnant movie but some people with a thirst for the dark in life will likely purchase the film to see repeatedly. For the faint of heart, avoid.
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