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The Killer
더 킬러: 죽어도 되는 아이
2022 95 min South Korea 18+
★7.1
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Jae-Hoon Choi
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Description
While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and dangerous trafficking gang.
US Gross:
$134,716
Worldwide:
$595,112
Starring
Jang Hyuk
Actor
Seo-young Lee
Actor
Bang Eun-Jung
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die is a stylish, self-aware addition to the Korean action genre that excels in its technical choreography. While critics acknowledge its reliance on familiar genre tropes, the film effectively channels the energy of classics like John Wick through precise, visually striking combat sequences.
| Direction | The combat choreography is expertly executed, featuring standout sequences like the hallway fight that define the film's visual identity. | |
| Acting | Jang Hyuk's performance brings a compelling mix of robotic precision and subtle, hidden emotion to his role as a master killer. | |
| Cinematography | The aesthetic presentation and neon-lit atmosphere create a series of memorable, highly stylized visual compositions. | |
| Screenplay | The film leans heavily into established action-thriller tropes; viewers may find the plot formulaic, though others appreciate how these cliches are polished and naturally integrated. |