Muggers
When two medical students find themselves dangerously indebted to a sadistic loan shark, they become embroiled in an illicit black-market organ transplant scam in order to save their lives. 'Muggers' is a twisted, hilarious, pitch-black comedy about friendship, poor choices and the drag of student debt.
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Plot Summary
A former boxer, trying to escape his violent past, becomes entangled with gangsters and a mysterious woman. He finds himself forced to fight again to protect himself and those he cares about.
Critical Reception
Muggers received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its generic plot and excessive violence, though some praised its action sequences.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its kinetic action and fight choreography.
- Criticized for a derivative and predictable storyline.
- Noted for its gritty atmosphere but lacking in character development.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce and generally lukewarm, with some finding the action entertaining but others pointing out the film's lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of South Korean crime thrillers that gained some international attention in the early 2000s, though it did not achieve the same level of recognition as some of its contemporaries.
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