Most revenge movies are satisfying because of their simplicity.
The following 10 movies all deal with revenge, but take a slightly more complex approach to the subject.
The following list contains spoilers for the films discussed.
‘Oldboy’ (2003)
Oldboybegins with an intriguing premise.
Essentially, it’s a film where the protagonist and antagonist both want to seek revenge.
One lies dead, and one will be forever shaken.
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Things get violent, and the protagonist does a good deal of damage… yet he ultimately dies.
Admittedly, Chang seems okay, though, given the film ends with him casually singing karaoke.
Arguably,Sympathy for Mr. Vengeancetakes an even bleaker and more violent look at vengeance thanOldboydid.
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While the protagonist ofOldboywas left irreparably damaged by the events of the film, he did still survive.
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