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A Violent Prosecutor
검사외전
2016 126 min South Korea 12+
★6.8
Crime, Comedy, Action
Director: Lee Il-hyeong
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Description
After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.
Starring
Hwang Jung-min
Actor
Gang Dong-won
Actor
Jeon Bae-soo
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
A Violent Prosecutor is a lighthearted crime-comedy that relies heavily on the charisma of its lead actors to carry a thin narrative. While the performances are widely praised, the film suffers from a weak, repetitive script and a lack of depth that prevents it from reaching the heights of more sophisticated thrillers.
| Acting | Hwang Jung-min and Kang Dong-won deliver charismatic performances that serve as the film's primary strength. | |
| Screenplay | The plot suffers from a lack of logical depth, often devolving into a repetitive and childish narrative. | |
| Direction | The director succeeds at establishing a comedic tone but fails to build a compelling psychological thriller or maintain emotional weight. |