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Fabricated City
조작된 도시
2017 126 min South Korea 18+
★7.1
Action, Thriller, Crime
Director: Kwang-Hyun Park
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Description
In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a murder. With the help of hacker Yeo-wool, he tries to uncover the truth behind the murder case.
US Gross:
$104,874
Starring
Ji Chang-wook
Actor
Shim Eun-kyung
Actor
Ahn Jae-hong
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Fabricated City is a high-octane, stylized action thriller that excels in its technical execution and fight choreography despite a polarizing, often cartoonish screenplay. While viewers frequently debate the realism of the plot and the depth of its character tropes, the film remains an entertaining, emotionally resonant genre piece for those who appreciate its cinematic flair.
| Direction | The film delivers high-quality, Hollywood-rivaling fight choreography and dynamic action sequences. | |
| Acting | Ji Chang-wook’s performance successfully grounds the protagonist’s transition from a vulnerable gamer to a hardened man. | |
| Score | The electronic score effectively complements the film's fast-paced, modern aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is highly divisive; proponents find it an engaging fairy-tale with satisfying twists, while critics find the plot riddled with logic gaps, stereotypical villains, and absurdly convenient character skills. |