1001 Movie Club - 3-Iron (2004)

#1027. 3-Iron (2004)

Why It's In The Book: "Kim Ki-Duk has been churning out film after film at breathtaking speed... they continue to reveal a world not of cinematic realism, but of one where boundaries between dream and reality erodes. 3-Iron is a masochistic romantic tale that reminds us of the self-loathing films of R. W. Fassbinder made several decades earlier." -1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

Member Ratings

Adolytsi - 8/10
"This was a finely done romance story that never takes the traditional route toward romance; heck, the whole film is an ode to non-traditional storytelling, and it was a complete breath of fresh air."
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Movie Guy Steve - 8/10
"This is a beautiful film, one of the prettiest I've ever seen, and few shots compare with the power of the final shot of the film. It's uplifting and gorgeous..."
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Nicolas Krizan - 8/10
"Both intruder and helper, a silent man meets an equally silent woman."
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Siochembio - 8/10
"For two such seemingly “flat” performances, the film delivers an incredibly complex and nuanced relationship between the central couple."
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Squish - 8/10
"3-Iron is a story of break and enter, friendship, and golf."
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KimWilson - 7/10
"Not a film for everyone, 3-Iron is still an innovative film that most viewers will enjoy. However, if you are a dialogue-driven film watcher, this might not be the film for you."
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Jay Cluitt - 5/10
"It's all inherently stupid, with far too many plot issues than I can't justifiably overlook, and which ruined the film for me."
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Overall Rating: 7.4/10