Synopsis
After barely surviving a violent attack by an elusive serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su finds himself forming an unlikely partnership with local detective Jung Tae-seok to catch the sadistic killer simply known as K.
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Cast
- Ma Dong-seokJang Dong-su
- Kim Moo-yulJung Tae-suk
- Kim Sung-kyuKang Gyeong-ho
- Heo Dong-wonChoi Moon-sik
- Yoo Jae-myungHeo Sang-do
- Lee Seo-hwanChoi Jeong-gyu
- Oh Hee-junKim Dong-chul
- Kim Gyu-riCha Seo-jin
- Yoo Seung-mokAhn Ho-bong
- Ryu Tae-hoMr. Ahn
Recommendations
- 80
Empire
What it lacks in depth, it makes up for with style, well-handled action, and an entertaining central duo. More proof, if needed, that Ma Dong-seok is a star. - 78
Austin Chronicle
A wily, hard-hitting slab of old-school action badassery. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
A wily mix of genres and spoof-edged amusements keep it playful and intermittently thrilling, even though this South Korean actioner sometimes feels like it’s losing its grip on a very good setup. - 70
Screen Daily
What it lacks in substance is compensated for by Lee’s entertaining performance. - 60
Variety
As much fun as it is to watch Lee beat people up and strut around in shiny pinstripe suits, it’s just as much of a pleasure to watch him think it all through. - 60
The Guardian
Ma, with his natty suits and ruthless glare, brings heft and humour to the proceedings and easily upstages his pretty-boy co-stars. - 58
IndieWire
While it’s tempting to go easy on this frequently electric film, and forgive it for not living up to its full potential, the most satisfying thing about Lee’s spotty underworld adventure is the sense that we’ve been conditioned to expect better.
