National Security
National Security

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National Security

2012
Movie
106 min
Korean

On September 4, 1984, democracy movement leader Kim Jong Tae is arrested and taken to an infamous interrogation facility in Namyeong-dong. For the next 22 days, he would be cruelly and continuously tortured in all manners by interrogators intent on forcing him to confess to communist collaboration.

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IMDb4.9/10
Google Users65%
Director: Alejandro BrowneGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

Two bumbling security guards, one a former politician and the other a retired spy, are tasked with protecting a valuable artifact. Their ineptitude and conflicting methods create a series of comedic mishaps as they try to outsmart a group of sophisticated thieves. The mission escalates into a chaotic chase filled with ridiculous situations and unlikely alliances.

Critical Reception

National Security was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be predictable and its plot weak. Audiences, however, showed more favor, appreciating the slapstick comedy and the performances of its lead actors. It performed moderately at the box office in its native Argentina.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick, which some viewers found amusing.

  • Critics often pointed to a lack of originality in both the plot and the jokes.

  • The chemistry between the lead actors was frequently cited as a highlight.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the lighthearted and comedic elements of the film, with many finding it an entertaining watch for its silliness. However, some users noted that the plot was formulaic and the humor could be repetitive.

Fun Fact

Martín Bossi, one of the lead actors, is also known for his impressions of famous personalities, which reportedly influenced his comedic performance in the film.

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