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By Korea Herald

Published : Feb. 22, 2013 - 20:26

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Jack the Giant Slayer

Opening Feb. 28

Drama. Fantasy. Adventure. Directed by Bryan Singer. An ordinary young farmer Jack (Nicholas Hoult) accidentally grows a giant beanstalk using some magic beans which opens a gateway to a fearsome race of giants who have a longstanding feud with humans. Unleashed on earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land that they have long lost. The giants cause havoc for Jack and his entire kingdom and Jack has no choice but to join in the battle of his life to stop the legendary creatures. Along with knight Elmont (Ewan McGregor) and knight Crawe (Eddie Marsan) Jack fights for his people and the love of a brave princess (Eleanor Tomlinson).

Stoker

Opening Feb. 28

Drama. Thriller. Directed by Park Chan-wook. India (Mia Wasikowska) is a curious, mysterious young girl whose world turns upside down when her father and best friend Richard (Dermot Mulroney) dies in a tragic car accident on her 18th birthday. The peace of the tranquil town is shattered by the accident, and things become even more complicated with the arrival of eccentric Uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), whom she didn’t know existed before he appeared at Richard’s funeral. When Uncle Charlie eventually moves in with her and her emotionally unstable mother Evie (Nicole Kidman), India comes to suspect that this mysterious man has ulterior motives. Yet instead of feeling uneasy, the friendless girl and mother become increasingly infatuated with him. 

The New World

Opened Feb. 21

Drama. Crime. Thriller. Directed by Park Hoon-jung. Police officer Ja-sung (Lee Jung-jae) goes undercover to infiltrate Gold Moon, the biggest crime organization in Korea. He poses as a loyal member in an attempt to investigate the group under the command of his superior Kang, head of the police department (Choi Min-sik). After spending eight years in the mob, Ja-sung becomes the right-hand man to the gang’s second-in-command, Jung Chung (Hwang Jeong-min). When the Gold Moon boss dies, a fierce power struggle in Gold Moon ensues, creating a deep division and Ja-sung is conflicted between the two bosses -- Jung Chung who trusts him with his life, and Kang who considers him a mere pawn.

Silver Lining Playbook

Opened Feb. 14

Comedy. Romance. Directed by David O. Russel. Life is not rosy for Pat Solitano, Jr. (Bradley Cooper). He has lost his house, job and his wife. Now he is living with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months in a mental health facility for bipolar disorder. Pat is determined to get his life back, to become positive and reconcile with his wife Nikki (Brea Bee). When Nikki sees how much he has changed, Pat meets Tiffany Maxwell (Jennifer Lawrence), an eccentric young widow recovering from sex addiction. Tiffany offers to help Pat get back his wife. However, both Pat and Tiffany help each other out and change each other’s lives in ways they never imagined. 

How to Use Guys with Secret Tips

Opened Feb. 14

Comedy. Directed by Lee Won-suk. Assistant commercial director Choi Bo-na (Lee Si-young) is hard-working, but she sorely lacks social skills, self-confidence, fashion sense, and aesthetic polish. Thanks to her indecisive personality, she does all the hard work. Battered with her late night duties, Bo-na has developed dark circles and a stringy nasty oily mess for her hair. Always ignored by men, Choi Bo-na has not dated in a long time; in fact she does not even remember when her last date was. One day, after she finishes shooting an outdoor scene, she happens comes across a “Male Instruction Manual” videotape. She follows the instructions given by Dr. Swalski (Park Yeong-gu) in the video and not only do men on the streets turn to look at her, but top hallyu star Lee Seung-jae (Oh Jung Se) falls head over heels in love.