“Save The Green Planet“s principle cast: Shin Ha-Gyun, Baek Yun-Shik, and Hwang Jung-Min (Image courtesy of www.savethegreenplanetmovie.com)
Have I ever mentioned that Koreans are, as a ethnic group, are notoriously goofy? This is an observation of my wife’s (whose half-Korean), that my own empirical observations seems to support. About a month ago, I listed a few Korean films that were coming soon to these shores. I now humbly submit to you “Save The Green Planet” (or, “Jigureul jikyeora!”). Think Fight Club meets Brazil. You really must see the trailer, if for not other reason than the cool Konglish-punk version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.”
Having actually watched this film last year, I can attest that this was less “goofy” and more disturbing than anything else. It didn’t seem to know if it should be J‑Horror or a Black comedy. Either way, I wouldn’t consider this a typical Korean film.