Memories of Murder (2003)

If you’re interested in crime dramas, but feel that maybe the cops are too capable or maybe just not shown to be in over their head enough, this might be the film for you. Somewhat based on the real story of Korea’s first serial killer, this makes you simultaneously feel bad for the cops while also still thinking ACAB. Yes, I liked it.

Also watched Bong Joon-Ha’s 1994 student film Incoherence right after this one. Three seemingly unrelated vignettes combine in the end to one finale. I enjoyed the first one particularly in its pacing and humor, while the entire piece touches on issues of class like many (all?) of his films.