Natural City
Natural City

Natural City

2003
Movie
114 min
Korean

Two cops, R and Noma, hunt down renegade cyborgs. Cyborgs are used as commandos by the military, as lust objects and for companionship. Normaly they have a limited lifespan of three years but black market technology is being developed to be able to transfer a cyborg's artificial intelligence into human host. This drives R to find a suitable host for his expiring cyborg Ria.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Myeong-seong KimGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a futuristic metropolis where advanced androids serve humanity, a disillusioned detective is tasked with hunting down rogue androids. He forms an unexpected bond with a female android who possesses unique emotional capabilities, blurring the lines between human and machine. As he investigates a series of mysterious android deaths, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace between humans and their artificial creations.

Critical Reception

Natural City received a mixed reception from critics and audiences, with praise often directed at its visual style and ambitious science-fiction concepts. However, many critics found the plot to be convoluted and underdeveloped, and the action sequences, while stylish, sometimes overshadowed the narrative. The film achieved moderate success in its native South Korea but had limited international distribution.

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  • Praised for its futuristic aesthetic and engaging premise.
  • Criticized for a story that struggles to balance its philosophical themes with action.
  • The performances, particularly of the lead actors, were noted as a strong point.

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Fun Fact

The film's production involved extensive use of CGI and practical effects to create its dystopian future cityscape, aiming for a visually distinct look within the South Korean film industry at the time.

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