Malice
Malice

Malice

2016Movie95 minKorean

Ga-In’s (Hong Soo-A) family went into financial difficulties when she was a college student. One day, she happens to meet Eun-Jung (Lim Seong-Eon). They went to the same high school. Unlike Ga-In, Eun-Jung seems to have everything including a happy marriage life and stable job. Ga-In feels jealous of Eun-Jung and soon she becomes obsessed that she is Eun-Jung.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Matthew HastingsGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly perfect couple's life begins to unravel when a past indiscretion surfaces, threatening their marriage and their carefully constructed world. As secrets are revealed and trust erodes, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation. The film explores the dark underbelly of relationships and the devastating consequences of hidden truths.

Critical Reception

Malice received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to distinguish itself within the thriller genre. Audience response was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the narrative tropes uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot that relies too heavily on genre clichés.
  • While the cast attempts to elevate the material, the script ultimately fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
  • The pacing and execution are often criticized for being lackluster and unoriginal.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Malice are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with its unoriginality and lack of suspense. Viewers often found the plot twists to be unsurvivable and the characters' motivations unclear.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, 'Malice' was intended as a television pilot and was not widely released as a feature film in cinemas, contributing to its limited critical and audience engagement.

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