Review of New World

New World (2013)
7/10
Derivative
7 September 2013
Maybe I've seen too many gangster movies (is that possible?), but this one doesn't quite cut it for me. It isn't terrible but it lacks the subtlety and character development of the films it is clearly inspired by. What it does have is solid brutality, decent acting and good cinematography. There is something cool about a bunch of slickly dressed dudes walking in unison. Hwang JeongMin is particularly good. If you're new to the Korean gangster genre, I recommend you see A Bittersweet Life for the gold standard. Otherwise, I think you're better off re-watching Infernal Affairs, The Departed, or Reservoir Dogs.
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