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Midnight
미드나이트
2021 103 min South Korea 16+
★7.4
Thriller, Crime
Director: Oh-Seung Kwon
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Description
A serial killer ruthlessly hunts down a deaf woman through the streets of South Korea after she witnesses his brutal crime.
Starring
Jin Ki-joo
Actor
Wi Ha-joon
Actor
Park Hoon
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Midnight is a taut thriller that leverages its unique deaf-protagonist premise to create genuine tension and social commentary on urban indifference. However, the film is hampered by frequent plot holes, implausible character decisions, and a police force depicted as frustratingly incompetent, resulting in a polarizing viewing experience.
| Acting | The cast delivers strong, commendable performances, particularly the protagonist and the supporting mother figure, which help elevate the material. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is high-quality, effectively utilizing lighting and urban settings to enhance the film's visual atmosphere. | |
| Pacing | The film succeeds in using the protagonist’s deafness to craft suspense, but critics disagree on whether this tension is sustained or undermined by an over-reliance on chaotic chase sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by significant narrative shortcuts, including illogical police behavior and characters making reckless, fatal errors to keep the plot moving. | |
| Theme | The film offers a novel concept that effectively explores themes of social isolation and the vulnerability of the disabled, though some feel the execution lacks depth in its character motivations. |