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The Childe
귀공자
2023 118 min South Korea 18+
★7.5
Action, Thriller, Drama
Director: Park Hoon-jung
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Description
Han, a Filipino-Korean boxer hits the final punch against his opponent at an illegal game and returns home with a few dollars to pay for his mother's surgery.
US Gross:
$102,021
Starring
Kim Seon-ho
Actor
Kang Tae-Ju
Actor
Kim Kang-woo
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Childe is a fast-paced, stylish South Korean action-thriller that balances high-octane violence with dark, quirky humor. While many viewers praise Kim Seon-ho's charismatic performance and the film's relentless energy, others find the plot overly contrived and the writing to be filled with clichés.
| Acting | Kim Seon-ho delivers a standout, charismatic, and stylish performance that anchors the film. | |
| Direction | The film excels in delivering high-energy, visually spectacular action sequences and car chases. | |
| Humor | The narrative balance between intense violence and dark humor creates an engaging, albeit tonally complex, experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being overly reliant on clichés, implausible plot developments, and poorly motivated characters. |