3-Iron [2004]

Proof that you don’t need dialog when your characters and their actions are interesting enough. Of course, there is pleasure in talky scenes à la Tarantino, but this Korean film, directed by Kim Ki-Duk, driven by body language and nuance, does so well without them. There are a few plot inconsistencies, but this near-silent drama (which surprisingly enough doesn’t shy away from some light comedy) is still effective, thanks in part to Lee Seung-yeon’s  fierce performance.