That's where the bulk of the humor comes from. The South Korean characters have to keep coming up with nonsensical tests to measure Cheol-woo's true intentions for reasons that never make any sense.

Kim is an iconoclast and his willingness to expose his own country's brutal police-state measures may take some courage, but a good deal more needs to be said...

Controversial filmmaker Kim Ki-Duk delivers his most traditional film to date, but one with edge to spare.

"The Net" had all the potential to become a masterpiece, with the script, acting, and cinematography being on a very high level. However, some issues with the editing that make the film last for too long and Kim's recently found restrain prevent it.