Rastros de um Sequestro (2017)

Expect to stay on the edge of your seat

There was NOTHING in this story that I could have predicted. It makes you question what the hell is going on from beginning to end and when things come to light, the truth just leaves you shocked.

Stellar acting by Kang Ha Neul and Kim Moo Yeol. Music did it's job creating the right atmosphere but nothing memorable.

I agree with what another reviewer said about rewatching being rather pointless since the mystery is what makes this movie - unless you're rewatching to look out for the details you might have missed the first time around, or to observe someone else's reactions/journey (that should be fun).

I'd also say that once you're lying in bed replaying the plot in your mind you might start noticing and questioning some plot points. But that didn't dampen my overall enjoyment of the movie.

Am really surprised I didn't hear about this movie before (found it in "more like this" from The Call and watched it because of MDL reviews and Ha Neul) - it truly deserves more attention.

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Potential

If you're just getting into psychological thrillers or enjoy plot twists this is the movie for you. I truly enjoy psychological thrillers and that causes problems here. I've seen so many that I unfortunately saw a good bit of everything coming. There were definitely a few parts that caught me off guard and legit I almost crapped myself BUT overall I feel this movie was lacking serious potential. I enjoyed it none the less and it definitely is a huge mind f***. Acting was pretty spot on given the plot and my re-watch value is fairly decent. No doubt this movie deserves the high score it has. Be sure to pay attention or you might get lost...only for awhile, luckily.

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Es una película en la que no tienes tiempo de aburrirte. Estás siempre intrigada sobre qué sucederá y qué es lo que realmente pasa. La vi hace 4 días, tanto en idioma original como en latino (el doblaje era bastante decente, cabe destacar que soy algo exigente y no suelen gustarme los doblajes de series o películas asiáticas, pero conforme avanzaba la película cada vez iba a mejor). La segunda vez que volví a ver la peli, lo hice con mi madre. A ella también le gustó (no es doramaniaca, por lo que es un punto a favor, ya que la puedes ver con otras personas fácilmente). Es una película de misterio. Y te recomiendo no leer la sinopsis si quieres disfrutarla maquinándote tus ideas~

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I feel like this movie will hit harder once you rewatch it and you know everything thats happening, and you start seeing signs of what the reality really is. Its just so fucked up and mind boggling and leaves you with an empty feeling once you finish it because then you're left wondering...could all of this been avoided and done in a more proper way? Both of their deaths were symbolic but it hurts so much. Both of them never intended on hurting anyone and their fucked up fates just seemed to clash together which breaks my heart for the both of them.

I recommend this if you like movies who fuck your mind up a bit...

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The plot twist is amazing

I accidently read a very enthusiastic good review about this movie at facebook. Which truly make me curious then, set on " i need to watch this movie" and yes i watched it!!!!!!!! Im really satisfied 100%. I've rewatched almost 5 times. So amazing the acting,and storyline. im finally a fan of kang haneul after watch this movie bcs his versatile acting blowing up here as main lead! Fun fact,when i start watching this , suddenly i feel hesitated because im scared after watching first scene of this movie . It was midnight when i watch this with my sister. This movie make me realize i love suspense and thriller genre. I enjoy romance too, but suspense and thriller is much more better. I've never watch such a good thriller movie like this before.

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A Literal Masterpiece.

Let me start off by saying that I have never been more excited about writing a review but I just feel like this movie needs to be seen and appreciated more than anything else. Everything was so beautifully put into place starting from the cast, moving to the plot and of course all the twists and turns that ended up leaving me speechless. This movie is an emotional roller coaster from start to finish for the watcher. Just when I was sure I had solved something, it would end up being something so much more. I really felt the pain of each character and sympathy towards them. Just by watching the trailer I was skeptical as to whether it was worth the watch or not-- let me tell you I regret not watching it sooner because it was SO worth it-- but I believe the trailer doesn't really do justice to the film. I was constantly on the edge of my seat, anticipating and closely watching the captivating story unravelling right in front of my eyes. This movie is all about perspective and not being too quick to judge the characters on what is selectively shown to the viewer, as many things turn out to be a lot different than what they initially seemed. The viewer seems to be the victim since the plot manipulates their feelings and views towards the characters. I can only describe it as a tragedy- one made by each and everyone's choices on how to move forward the moment they came across trouble. For me this was a life- changing experience and I'll be sure to re-watch a thousand more times because its just such a good movie. If I had to choose one movie to watch for the rest of my life, this would be the one. In conclusion, a literal masterpiece...

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I initially watched this for Kang Ha Neul who is one of my favorite actors. This role is far different from the characters he usually portrays which are comedic and romantic in nature. I was formulating so many instances as to why the hyung lost his memory. But then as the story builds up, everything gets more and more messed up. I didn't expect the twist at all. It's the type of film that would keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time.

The acting was spectacular and the storyline was amazing. This is definitely one of my favorite movies now as it has stuck with me for quite a while and made me think about it so much.

This movie was a roller coaster ride and I highly recommend it!

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I was bored one Sunday night and was surprised to find that Netflix was taking an interest in Korean movies, so without even reading the synopsis I clicked on the movie and the next thing I knew I had shifted from the couch to a few inches from the screen. At the beginning the movie seems like a laid back film that you would watch before bed on a Sunday night.
I will tell you it is not.
It is a thriller that keeps you guessing and when you think you have it all figured out, the writer skips into your living room, gives you a slap in the face and skips away. The actors brought the movie to life they were so well placed and so good at their roles that you will find yourself looking for and binge watching the other movies that they starred in.
The movie will make you feel sorry for the characters and the ending will break your heart but then just like me you will have the urge to re watch this movie a second and a third time. And I did within the span of two days and yes I will re watch it again.
I want to give both Jin Seok and Yoo Seok the biggest hug, but more so Jin Seok.

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This movie was quite simply one of the biggest mindf**ks I've ever witnessed.

I couldn't think of anything bad with this one. It's true. perfect from start to end. It's a dark end but it's perfect.

Two brothers start living in a new house, in a completely new neighborhood with their parents and the movie begins with the young brother Jin Seok played by Kang Ha neul, talking about their family, especially his hyung Yoo Seok (played by Kim Mu-yeol) who happens to be the kind of person who never smokes, never drinks, and is all around intelligent, kind, and friendly despite getting into a serious accident and gaining a limp in his leg.

We see how truly enamored Jin Seok is with his family and most of all his hyung who he treats like a god. We also see that Jin Seok not only suffers from terrible nightmares but also takes anxiety medication. It is unclear why he needs it, that part is not explained.

There's a room in their new home which the previous owner had instructed them not to use so the brothers have to sleep in the same room. When Jin Seok questions his father about the room his father explains that the owner left clear instructions: never to go inside that room or touch anything in it.

That night, Jin Seok hears noises coming from the room but no one else in the house seems to hear anything so Jin Seok attributes it to the thunderstorm.

But the room and strange occurances still continue to haunt Jin Seok.

When Yoo Seok sees his brother is still feeling a bit anxious, he takes him outside in the rain for fresh air hoping it would make him feel better. The brothers both take in their new surroundings. It's obvious how much they love each other. How protective they are of each other, enjoying junk food together and constantly teasing. They don't even mind sharing the room so much.

When his hyung gets a call from his father, on his phone to bring him a document that he needs to study, Yoo Seok tells his younger brother to wait for him and he will be right back.

But before Yoo Seok has even returned to his house, some men beat him up and push him inside a black van while Jin Seok tries madly to go after them and manages to memorize the license plate number of the van before he collapses.

When he wakes up, there's no news of his brother still, no one can find him. They wait and wait for the kidnappers to call and demand ransom but nothing happens for ten days.

On the tenth day, Yoo Seok walks inside his home, looking unharmed but he can't seem to remember anything about what went on during those ten days. Everyone assumes it's some kind of amnesia brought about by whatever might have happened while he was gone .

The family is happy to have the son back, they start getting back into their daily routine.

But the more Jin Seok hangs around his hyung, the more he realizes his brother is acting strange. Almost like a different person. At first, Jin Seok shrugs it off as his imagination but things start to get stranger still and many times he wakes up in the middle of the night to find Yoo Seok gone and nowhere to be found.

When he confronts Yoo Seok, Yoo Seok denies it completely and Jin Seok believes him.

Until one night, he follows Yoo Seok.

Honestly, Haneul is the perfect casting for this role because he has this innate innocence that this character carries and his acting from start to finish was just amazing. Best mind games movie I've seen in a very long time.

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