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Going by the Book
바르게 살자
2007 102 min South Korea 12+
★7.3
Comedy, Action, Crime
Director: Hee-chan Ra
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Description
The chief of Sampo City Police Office, Seung-u, organizes a simulation of a bank robbery, but a by-the-book cop gets too caught up in the role playing in which the simulation doesn't go the way he had anticipated.
Worldwide:
$14.96M
Starring
Jeong Jae-yeong
Actor
Son Byung-ho
Actor
Lee Young-eun
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination
Key opinion
This film balances absurd comedy with social commentary by centering on an incorruptible protagonist who takes his duty to an extreme during a staged police training exercise. While the pacing is occasionally criticized for being slow or dragging, the clever blending of reality and role-play creates an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.
| Originality | The absurd premise of an overly dedicated officer treating a bank robbery simulation with total seriousness provides a strong engine for the film's humor. | |
| Theme | The film effectively critiques police incompetence and bureaucratic performance through its depiction of a chaotic training exercise. | |
| Emotion | The narrative oscillates between lighthearted comedy and moments of genuine emotional reflection, successfully grounding the farce in reality. | |
| Pacing | Some viewers find the film’s tempo contemplative and engaging, while others feel the pacing occasionally drags. |