Three Extremes 2 [2002] [DVD]

Three brilliant short movies .

No, this is definitely not one of the best asian horror movies. And the stories where all three rather slow. Also the second one where a bit hard to understand. If you like asian "horror" (like I do) you have probably seen very similar films like this before, but a bit better. Close to two stars.

Bought this after really enjoying the original Three Extremes but I wish I hadn't wasted my money.

Well there is nothing much to say apart from this was the best price i found. The films them self's well if you liked the first one you'll like these

Thank you

I loved this film, quite slow to start with, but with a good strory and an aamzing ending, a must watch !

A great selection of movies - each about 40 minutes long. 'Memories' comes from Kim Ji-woon of 'A Tale of two Sisters' fame. And anyone who loved that movie will love this just as much - a husband and wife struggle to recognise their history together - with shocking consequences. A very fine short movie. 'The Wheel' is a Thai ghost story. Visually stunning and haunting. And finally there's 'Going Home' a quietly horrorific story of a man losing his grip on reality. All 3 stories are of the highest order. This DVD contains possibly the best examples of Asian horror. Brilliant.

i enjoyed the product a lot... pretty much like it was advised and even more... i can say im satisfied

Il fil è semplicemente fantastico esattamente come il primo ma per il dvd non è zona 2Nonostante sia descritto come edizione germania il dvd è americano e di zona 1 quindi non gira su tutti i lettori ma solo sui multiregione multistandard / Despite being described as germany edition, the DVD is American zone 1 and therefore does not run on all players but only on multi-regional multi-standard

Excellent! The true horror fanatics will love this trilogy. It is flawless...just like the first "3 Extremes". Some reviewers did not warm up to this collection, but I feel that is because it is not your typical non-stop horror-gore exploitation film of the last decade. This one makes you think...makes you guess...wonder...turn your head like an inquisitive pet. "Memories" and "Going Home" were the standouts. Sandwiched inbetween was "The Wheel" - an eery tale of legends and terror. Perhaps others didn't like it because of the subtitles. It didn't bother me at all. Sometimes subtitles can be better than a film that is poorly dubbed. "Going Home" was even heartwarming...tender...a dreamers vision of true love...a love that will never die. Great trilogy! Kudos to the direction and production crew...and to all of the superb actors/actresses. Will there be a "3 Extremes III"? I hope so!

This excellent anthology of Asian horror films is a stellar example of how they're done well, brooding, atmospheric, and with subtle hints toward the ghost stories of yesteryear. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good foreign horror flick.

Let me start off by saying that if it were possible to give half stars, I would give 3 EXTREMES II three and a half stars. However, this is not an option, and though the second of the film's three segments nearly put me to sleep, I think it made the already excellent third that much better. So, four stars it is.I'm not one for Asian horror films. It isn't anything that I could go into detail about, i.e. - I don't like Asian horror films because of A, B, and C. There is just something about the genre that doesn't quite appeal to me. Not to say that I don't like Asian cinema. I do. Akira Kurosawa is one of my all time favorite directors and that isn't just because he inedvertantly gave birth to C-3PO and R2-D2. However, THREE, and its successor turned predecessor THREE... EXTREMES, are both quality films.3 EXTREMES II showcases three short films by three directors from Southeast Asia. The openning act MEMORIES is by South Korean director Kim Ji-Woon. Kim directed A TALE OF TWO SISTERS the latest Asian horror film to be refilmed as PG-13 American teen bait. Though a bit convoluted, MEMORIES is a surprisingly tight and suspenseful little number. While it does feature the camera tricks and gimmicks that usually drive me crazy in Asian horror fare, Kim does it tactfully and effectively making for a pretty chilling experience.THE WHEEL is a film from Thai director Nonzee Nimibutr, and is not only the anchor that nearly sinks the whole collection, but is also the worst segment of either collections now known in the states as 3 EXTREMES I & II. This tale of cursed puppets in rural Thailand suffers from a boring script, a terrible pace, and acting more wooden than the puppets themselves. It's bearable only during initial viewing. I don't think I'll ever sit through it again.COMING HOME is quite possibly the greatest short film I have ever seen. In my opinion, it is worth owning the DVD for this segment alone. Hong Kong director/producer Peter Chan weaves an absolutely haunting tale of the perseverance of the human spirit. I won't go into a lengthy review because I could write a novel about this film, so I will simply say SEE IT! DO IT NOW! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!All in all, 3 EXTREMES II is a worthy entry to any horror film collector's library.