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Operation Chromite
인천상륙작전
2016 111 min South Korea R 18+
★5.8
History, Drama, War, Action
Director: John H. Lee
🎭 Based on
«Inchon»
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Description
A squad of soldiers fight in the Korean War's crucial Battle of Incheon.
Budget:
$12.7M
US Gross:
$1.02M
Worldwide:
$49.2M
Starring
Liam Neeson
Actor
Lee Jung-jae
Actor
Lee Beom-su
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Operation Chromite is a polarizing war film that splits audiences between those who appreciate its high-stakes action and epic scale, and those who find its heavy-handed sentimentality and simplistic characterizations off-putting. While the production values are often praised, the narrative frequently falls into jingoistic tropes that many viewers felt detracted from the film's historical aspirations.
| Direction | The action choreography and battlefield sequences are expertly staged, providing high-tension entertainment for fans of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on over-the-top patriotism and a one-dimensional morality play that depicts South Korean heroes as flawless icons and North Korean antagonists as cartoonish sadists. | |
| Acting | Liam Neeson's performance as General MacArthur is divisive; some see it as a necessary star presence, while others find his inclusion distracting and his delivery overly melodramatic. | |
| Originality | The film's tactical realism is frequently undermined by cliché-ridden action beats where the protagonists appear invulnerable while facing incompetent enemies. | |
| Emotion | The emotional core of the film is a point of contention: its intense sentimentality and focus on sacrifice resonate with some as moving, while others perceive it as manipulative and exhausting. |