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The Swindlers
꾼
2017 117 min South Korea 12+
★6.3
Crime, Action, Thriller
Director: Chang Won Jang
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Description
A group of swindlers unite to hunt down an infamous con man who was known dead, amid their hidden motives and deception.
US Gross:
$241,916
Starring
Hyun Bin
Actor
Yoo Ji-tae
Actor
Bae Sung-woo
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Swindlers is a technically proficient but derivative heist thriller that relies heavily on established genre tropes. While the cast delivers strong performances, critics are divided on whether the film's complex narrative twists are engaging or exhausting.
| Acting | The ensemble cast provides charismatic performances, with Nana specifically noted for her ability to steal scenes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is packed with a high volume of narrative twists and complex developments that keep the plot moving. | |
| Direction | The direction fails to establish a unique identity, relying too heavily on familiar tropes and lacking a distinct visual spark. | |
| Screenplay | The film's reliance on constant plot twists creates a polarized experience: some viewers find the unpredictability thrilling, while others find the constant analysis of the plot exhausting. |