Attack the Gas Station!
Attack the Gas Station!

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Attack the Gas Station!

1999
Movie
113 min
Korean

A quartet of disaffected Korean youths have robbed a Seoul gas station. After taking the gas station over, their wacky antics ensue; forcing the manager to sing, kidnapping customers that complain about the service, and staging fist-fights between street gang members and gas station employees; all of these reflect their own gripes against society.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Kim Sang-jinGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Four aimless young men, fed up with their dead-end lives, decide to rob a gas station to make a quick buck. However, their poorly planned heist quickly devolves into chaos as they face off against a quirky gas station attendant, a tough loan shark, and a rival gang. The night spirals into a series of absurd confrontations and escalating violence as the men desperately try to escape with their loot.

Critical Reception

Attack the Gas Station! was a major box office success in South Korea, praised for its energetic direction, dark humor, and engagingly chaotic plot. While some critics noted its excessive violence and over-the-top scenarios, it resonated with audiences for its relatable portrayal of disaffected youth and its unique blend of comedy and crime thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold, energetic, and often hilarious take on a heist gone wrong.

  • Admired for its blend of dark comedy and thrilling action sequences.

  • Noted for its unconventional characters and chaotic, unpredictable plot development.

Google audience: Audience reception generally highlights the film's comedic timing and its ability to create a sense of frantic, entertaining chaos. Many viewers found the characters and their escalating predicaments highly amusing, despite the dark subject matter.

Fun Fact

The film was a massive commercial success in South Korea, becoming one of the highest-grossing domestic films of 1999 and solidifying its status as a cult classic.

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