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Deliver Us from Evil
다만 악에서 구하소서
2020 108 min South Korea 18+
★7.5
Crime, Action, Drama
Director: Hong Won-chan
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Description
A retired contract killer goes on a bloody rampage when a young girl finds herself at the mercy of gangland human traffickers and only one man can come to her rescue, with an arsenal of weapons and years of experience in the art of killing.
Budget:
$12M
Worldwide:
$34.66M
Starring
Hwang Jung-min
Actor
Lee Jung-jae
Actor
Park Jeong-min
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2021
— Best Supporting Actor
Asian Film Academy 2021
— Best Film Editing
Asian Film Academy 2021
— Best Cinematography
Asian Film Academy 2021
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Deliver Us from Evil is a highly regarded South Korean crime-thriller that revitalizes the 'one-man army' genre through visceral, high-stakes action sequences. While some critics note the plot follows a familiar trajectory akin to The Man from Nowhere, the film succeeds by balancing brutal intensity with genuine emotional resonance.
| Direction | The fight choreography excels through a gritty, realistic approach to gun and knife combat that evokes the intensity of the John Wick series. | |
| Cinematography | Cinematography effectively utilizes the Thai landscape and a bold visual palette to create a striking, atmospheric backdrop for the violence. | |
| Acting | The performances by the lead actors are exceptional, providing a compelling anchor for the film's shift between cold-blooded retribution and vulnerable drama. | |
| Originality | The narrative structure and character motivations follow a predictable, well-worn path that keeps the story accessible but limits its originality compared to classic genre masterpieces like Oldboy. |