Mission: Kidnap the Top Star
Mission: Kidnap the Top Star

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Mission: Kidnap the Top Star

2015
Movie
85 min
Korean

Having the perfect face and the perfect figure, Yun-Bin is a super star loved by the country. One day, a suspicious girl kidnaps the nation's star and demands 1 million dollars in exchange. The CEO of Yun-Bin's management company, HAN Chul-Ho, tries every means to save his actor, hiring gangs and using GPS, but fails. Meanwhile, a reporter who's been digging Yun-Bin's drug scandal is also captured by the same kidnapper. Will the two, so to speak, enemies be able to collaborate and escape from this weird girl?

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jung Byung-gilGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A top movie star is kidnapped by an obsessed fan and his girlfriend, who demand a ransom. The star's bodyguard, a former special agent, must race against time to rescue him. However, as the bodyguard delves deeper into the kidnapping, he uncovers shocking secrets that blur the lines between victim and perpetrator.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its intense action sequences and stylish direction. However, some critics found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and well-choreographed action scenes.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes unbelievable plot.

  • Noted for its stylistic direction and dark tone.

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Fun Fact

Director Jung Byung-gil is known for his distinctive visual style and has also directed films like 'The Villainess'.

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