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Directed by:
Jee-woon KimScreenplay:
Jee-woon KimCinematography:
Ji-yong KimCast:
Byeong-heon Lee, Jeong-min Hwang, Roe-ha Kim, Min-ah Shin, Moo-yeong Lee, Eric, Dal-su Oh, Hae-gon Kim, Kuk-hwan Jeon, Seong-oh Kim, Jin-woo Park, Gu Jin (more)Plots(1)
A loyal worker is devoted to his crime boss who asks him to kill his girlfriend's lover. Daring to defy him, his actions lead to terrible personal consequences and set in motion a torrent of blood and mayhem. Stylish balletic violence, but a brutal masterpiece. A pulse-racing powerhouse that serves as a Korean Point Blank., John Woo-style. Unforgettable film noir for the modern day. (Palisades Tartan Video GB)
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A nod to the legacy of the noir crime films of 1970s French cinema in a twenty-first century guise.
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Once again, a film that has charisma, a likeable main character, and a charming style all its own. The story isn't the point... it's simple and predictable. More important is the meaningful presentation and the quality of every minute. I especially admire the thoughtful dialogue, the character of Sun-woo, the perfectly accenting soundtrack, and the pretty badass fights. You can smell the revenge, determination, and the desire to see it through to the end. It's not perfect, but the individual parts certainly come close to perfection. A weaker 5 stars.
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