Nobody (2021) vs Oldboy (2003)

Hutch Mansell is a suburban father and husband who is overlooked and underestimated until a home invasion triggers his dormant, lethal instincts. He finds himself on a collision course with a dangerous drug lord, finally unleashing the pent-up rage he has been suppressing for years. This film is a fun, high-energy, and surprisingly funny take on the 'retired badass' trope. It doesn't take itself t...

After being kidnapped and imprisoned in a hotel room for 15 years without explanation, Oh Dae-su is suddenly released. He is given five days to track down his captor and uncover the reason for his torment. This South Korean masterpiece is a visceral, stylish, and deeply disturbing exploration of obsession and fate. With its iconic hallway fight sequence and a narrative twist that remains one of th...