![]() ![]() Above all, the film's opening act looks heavily at the role of the media in crime investigations, and the effect that it can have on public opinion, as we see this self-confessed serial killer turned into a beloved celebrity within days by the media frenzy he has deliberately whipped up. Not only does this film work well as an exciting crime mystery, there's also a lot of intriguing drama as well. The great thing about it is that the following events work in similar fashion to any old murder mystery, except for the fact that you know who the culprit is, allowing for more drama and unpredictability to come about as a result. The premise of a long-wanted criminal publicly confessing to a string of infamous murders by publishing a book about it had me immediately intrigued in this movie. Let's start on what works best about the film: the story. Directed brilliantly by Yû Irie, and featuring impressive performances across the board, Confession Of Murder is rapid-fire, gripping and hugely entertaining watch from beginning to end. As preposterous as it may sound at first, the events that follow a spellbinding opening act are hugely engrossing, with twists and turns every way you look. Reviewed by themadmovieman 8 / 10 Crazy, but genuinely gripping and a whole lot of funīased on a South Korean film called Memories Of Murder, the premise for this film is absolutely brilliant. ![]()
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