Despite the congested narrative, there is much to keep audiences entertained including the compelling performances by the entire cast.
Believer(독전)
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Korea · 2018
Rated PG · 2h 3m
Director Lee Hae-young
Starring Cho Jin-woong, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Joo-hyuk, Cha Seung-won
Genre Action, Crime
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Detective Won-ho is determined to catch the infamous leader of Asia’s largest drug market, known only by the name ‘Mr. Lee.’ While searching for Mr. Lee, Won-ho apprehends and eventually conspires with Rak, a lowly drug cartel member who seeks revenge against Mr. Lee. An endless dilemma between trust and suspicions begins.
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It’s damning, if not quite fatal, that Lee’s version works best when it’s riffing on the standout elements of the source material rather than trying to reinvent them.
Los Angeles Times by Noel Murray
Believer has a well-told, entertaining story sustaining a running time 20 minutes longer than “Drug War.” With the extra space, Lee explores the motivations of his two protagonists, working toward similar ends for different reasons.
Believer may be more impressive around the edges than at its core, but that doesn’t prevent it from delivering a pretty solid two hours of action and suspense that’s muscularly directed by Lee and stylishly shot by Kim Tae-kyung.
RogerEbert.com by Simon Abrams
Believer works best as a series of perpetually escalating confrontations.
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