Decibel
Decibel

Movie spotlight

Decibel

2024
Movie
76 min
English

When a struggling singer-songwriter gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a tech-obsessed music producer, her art and life are put in peril as she is forced to help create the perfect AI music algorithm.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Kim Dong-youngGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Detective Kang Tae-woo, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Counter-Terrorism Unit, races against time to stop a terrorist who targets civilians with a bomb that detonates based on sound. The bomber demands a ransom of 100 million won, threatening to detonate the device if his demands are not met, leading to a city-wide crisis.

Critical Reception

Decibel received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its intense action sequences and suspenseful plot, though some critics found the storyline to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-stakes premise and thrilling set pieces.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be a bit convoluted.

  • The performances, particularly by the lead actors, were generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, highlighting the film's exciting action and suspenseful narrative. Some viewers mentioned that while the plot had moments of tension, it occasionally felt formulaic.

Fun Fact

The film's elaborate sound design was a crucial element in its production, with significant effort put into creating realistic and impactful sonic experiences to heighten the suspense.

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