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Tazza: The Hidden Card
타짜: 신의 손
2014 147 min South Korea R 18+
★7.1
Crime, Drama
Director: Kang Hyoung-chul
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Description
Dae-gil has been skilled with his hands and has shown a strong desire for winning ever since he was a child. He will succeed his uncle and jump into the world of Tazza, risking his life in competition.
US Gross:
$251,555
Worldwide:
$31.28M
Starring
Choi Seung-hyun
Actor
Shin Sae-Kyeong
Actor
Kim Yoon-seok
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Tazza: The Hidden Card is a stylish, high-energy sequel that excels in its dynamic direction and intense action sequences. While it succeeds as a visually striking crime film, it suffers from a crowded narrative that struggles to balance its shifts between comedic sentimentality and brutal thrills.
| Direction | Kang Hyon-Chhol delivers stylish, dynamic direction that echoes the flair of high-end ensemble crime cinema. | |
| Acting | Choi Seung-hyun demonstrates significant growth and acting skill, transcending his previous reputations. | |
| Screenplay | The film’s dense, event-packed plot occasionally feels overcrowded, leaning on familiar clichéd premises. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on tone are divided: some appreciate the tight, continuous flow of the story, while others feel the abrupt shifts between comedy and brutal thriller create jarring genre whiplash. |