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Carter
카터
2022 132 min South Korea NC-17 18+
★5.3
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Jung Byung-gil
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Description
Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has already devastated US and North Korea. He who has no recollections of his past finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth. A voice in his ears gives him orders to avoid getting killed and he's thrown into a mysterious operation while the CIA and North Korean coup chase him close.
Starring
Joo Won
Actor
Kim Bo-min
Actor
Lee Sung-jae
Actor
Key opinion
Carter is a polarizing, high-octane action film that prioritizes relentless, video-game-inspired set pieces over narrative logic or character development. While some viewers admire the innovative and dynamic camera work, most criticize the incoherent plot and inconsistent technical execution.
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely criticized as being absurd, thin, and increasingly incoherent, serving merely as a mechanism to link disconnected action sequences. | |
| Acting | Choi Won’s physical performance is a standout highlight, with the actor demonstrating impressive dedication to the film's relentless stunt work. | |
| Pacing | The film’s frantic, video-game-like pacing and structure receive mixed reactions, praised by some for its constant adrenaline while dismissed by others as aimless and exhausting. | |
| Cinematography | The visual presentation is highly divisive, with opinions split between those who admire the dynamic, inventive camera work and those who find the CGI and special effects to be of poor, low-budget quality. |