← Back to results
The Good, the Bad, the Weird
좋은 놈, 나쁜 놈, 이상한 놈
2008 130 min South Korea R 18+
★7.3
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western
Director: Kim Jee-woon
Trailers
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
Description
The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$128,486
Starring
Song Kang-ho
Actor
Lee Byung-hun
Actor
Jung Woo-sung
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Picture
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Director
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Cinematography
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Visual Effects
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Original Score
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Supporting Actor
Asian Film Academy 2009
— Best Actor
Key opinion
This 'Kimchi Western' is widely celebrated as a visually stunning, high-energy homage to spaghetti westerns that successfully blends action, comedy, and stylized spectacle. While some viewers find the plot secondary or the mid-film pacing overly sluggish, the majority praise the charismatic lead performances and the film's distinct, vibrant identity.
| Acting | The lead trio—Sohn Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, and Jung Woo-sung—deliver magnetic and distinct performances that anchor the film’s ensemble dynamic. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and production design are exceptional, utilizing vivid colors and kinetic camera work to elevate the 1930s Manchurian setting. | |
| Originality | The film effectively blends Sergio Leone-inspired tropes with original, Jackie Chan-esque stunt comedy and a unique Korean genre sensibility. | |
| Direction | The high-octane action sequences, particularly the opening train robbery and the climactic chases, are universally praised for their technical execution. | |
| Pacing | The film’s two-hour-plus runtime divides viewers: some appreciate the continuous, high-energy spectacle, while others find the middle section suffers from pacing issues and feels overlong. |