Shining darkness 'Tazza: the High ROllers'

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If someone asked me to choose the best Korean film of the 2000s, I would choose "Tazza" without hesitation. I had seen that movie a total of eight times, and not once was it a lie, and I memorized the lines in every famous scene.


1. The Plot 

Goni, who works at a furniture factory, loses all his fortune gambling there, and after his divorce, he even ends up stealing his sister’s alimony, but by chance he meets Pyeong Gyeongjang. After that, he learns the skills of a gambler from him, and later meets the gambler Ko Gwang-ryeol, who claims to be a real gambler, and Madam Jeong, a woman as dangerous as a risky flower. After going through several events, he meets Agwi, the absolute strongest in gambling, and takes part in a life-or-death wager..

2. The Cast and Director 

Goni: Actor Jo Seung-woo, also well known as a musical actor, delivered a passionate performance. He was only 26 at the time, but he received great praise for his outstanding acting. Another work he recommended is the film "The Classic." 

Pyeong Gyeong-jang: Actor Baek Yoon-sik, an indispensable figure in the Korean acting world, delivered a passionate performance. Even now, I can’t imagine anyone other than actor Baek Yoon-sik playing Pyeong Gyeong-jang, and I think he is the perfect fit for the role. His masterpiece is the film Save the Green Planet 

Madam Jung: “I am a woman who graduated from Ewha Womans University.” This line turned Kim Hye-soo’s character into a nationwide sensation, but if it weren’t for Kim Hye-soo, who would have played the role of Madam Jung?It was carried out so perfectly that it made me think that way.

Director: Choi Dong-hoon has made many famous Korean films, such as The Thieves and Assassination. 

3. What to watch for 

The movie Tazza is inspired by the original manga, but the characters and the film’s themes differ greatly from the original. It would be more interesting to watch the movie and then look up the original work once so you can compare the differences. And another point is that the gods of acting in South Korea came together to make this film, so watching their acting showdown is also a point worth watching.
 
4. Personal Review 

The movie Tazza has so many true fans that there’s even a saying: “There may be people who have never seen it, but no one has seen it just once.” As a fan who has already watched it eight times myself, I’ve memorized all the already famous lines. Especially in the final scene, memorable lines such as Madam Jung’s “I can shoot” and Goni’s “It’s cold” are lines I still remember even 20 years after the film was released. Personally, I think it’s a gem of Korean cinema—so much so that I feel it might be the jewel of Korean cinema, in terms of acting, music, and story, everything feels perfect.  Although it wasn’t mentioned in the characters, I think actor Kim Yoon-sik’s role as Agwi, whom I like, is definitely a part that should be watched.  I want to watch a really fun movie! When you do it, I definitely recommend Tazza.





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