Collective Invention
Collective Invention

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Collective Invention

2015
Movie
92 min
Korean

Park Goo mutates into a man-fish due to side effects from an experimental drug. He receives heavy publicity and becomes a star. A conspiracy by a pharmaceutical company leads Park Goo to being possibly expelled from the world.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Assaf BernsteinGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Three unemployed men in their thirties decide to invent something to get them out of their rut. They discover the secret ingredient to the perfect energy drink. However, their invention takes an unexpected turn when they realize the ingredient is illegal.

Critical Reception

Collective Invention was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its originality and dark humor, while some found the pacing uneven. Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique premise and its blend of comedy and social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and darkly humorous premise.

  • Some critics noted issues with pacing and plot development.

  • The film successfully blends comedy with social commentary on unemployment and consumerism.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Collective Invention', hints at the collaborative yet ultimately chaotic nature of the protagonists' endeavor to create something significant.

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