Excellent action movie all the way around. Solid in every facet of the movie -acting, directing, production, etc.
There are some good reviews below, and I'll say unequivocally that a full film review of mine would read like the better reviews. I wanted to comment on what others have written, that I believe to be wrong.
First and foremost, this movie is NOT gory. There is 1, maybe 2 scenes that have what MIGHT be considered gore, and the camera moves so quickly it almost can't be seen. Don't mistake blood and gore. There is a fair amount of blood in this, though less than some its Korean counterparts (eg Train To Busan et al). So really, while the parental guide comments multiple times about the non-stop gore, I'm guessing the reviewer either a) lumps blood and gore in to the same category, b) doesn't actually know what gore is in a movie, or c) has a really weak stomach. Like I said...lots of blood, little gore.
Secondly, several comments about the slow pace. I did not find that at all. I mean, the movie opens with action and blood! It sets the tone for the entire movie. There are parts (which are needed) that show conversations taking place or other non-killing scenes but that doesn't make the pace any less than free flowing.
All in all, a very fun movie. A bit on the dark side, but in a good way. If you like Korean/Asian action flicks, this is one you should see. It won't change your life but it's well worth the 1 hour & 50 minutes.
There are some good reviews below, and I'll say unequivocally that a full film review of mine would read like the better reviews. I wanted to comment on what others have written, that I believe to be wrong.
First and foremost, this movie is NOT gory. There is 1, maybe 2 scenes that have what MIGHT be considered gore, and the camera moves so quickly it almost can't be seen. Don't mistake blood and gore. There is a fair amount of blood in this, though less than some its Korean counterparts (eg Train To Busan et al). So really, while the parental guide comments multiple times about the non-stop gore, I'm guessing the reviewer either a) lumps blood and gore in to the same category, b) doesn't actually know what gore is in a movie, or c) has a really weak stomach. Like I said...lots of blood, little gore.
Secondly, several comments about the slow pace. I did not find that at all. I mean, the movie opens with action and blood! It sets the tone for the entire movie. There are parts (which are needed) that show conversations taking place or other non-killing scenes but that doesn't make the pace any less than free flowing.
All in all, a very fun movie. A bit on the dark side, but in a good way. If you like Korean/Asian action flicks, this is one you should see. It won't change your life but it's well worth the 1 hour & 50 minutes.