New stills from Spike Lee’s take on Oldboy have been revealed, including a first look at Elizabeth Olsen as Marie. If you are familiar with the original version, you know what to expect, and that would be a hard time sleeping that night. The crew involved in this version promise to stay loyal to the source material, but also amp things up in a different way, if that is possible. This easily has the makings of a true standout directorial effort for Lee, if handled correctly and bravely pulls no punches.
Here is the official synopsis:
“Oldboy follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement without any indication of his captor’s motive. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment. His quest for revenge leads him into an ill-fated relationship with a young social worker (Elizabeth Olsen) and ultimately to an illusive man (Sharlto Copley) who allegedly holds the key to his salvation.”
Directed by Spike Lee, Oldboy is set to hit theaters on November 27th, and stars Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley, Samuel L. Jackson, Lance Reddick and Michael Imperioli.
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