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The Beast
비스트
2019 130 min South Korea 16+
★6.6
Crime, Action, Thriller, Mystery
Director: Jung-Ho Lee
🎭 Based on
«36 Quai des Orfèvres»
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Description
Two rival detectives with different methods try to solve the murder of a missing girl after discovering her mutilated body in the tidelands of Incheon.
Starring
Lee Sung-min
Actor
Yoo Jae-myung
Actor
Kim Dae-gon
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
The Beast is a dark, gritty Korean crime thriller that delves into the moral decay of police culture and the intense rivalry between two ambitious detectives. While the film is praised for its atmospheric visuals and compelling central performances, it is frequently criticized for its uneven narrative logic and underdeveloped plot points.
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures an oppressive and vivid atmosphere, marking a strong solo debut for the director of photography. | |
| The film offers a strong, dark exploration of moral ambiguity, successfully blurring the lines between the police protagonists and the criminals they hunt. | ||
| Acting | The central acting performances are consistently solid, even if the casting feels somewhat conventional or typecast. | |
| Screenplay | The plot suffers from logical inconsistencies and narrative gaps, particularly regarding the development of the killer's motives and certain procedural details. | |
| Ending | The ending remains divisive; some viewers appreciate its vivid impact, while others find the final ten minutes weak and poorly executed. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the direction are split; while some find the storytelling dynamic and atmospheric, others view the execution as uneven and lacking fresh energy. |