Duel: Final Round
Duel: Final Round

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Duel: Final Round

2016
Movie
97 min
Korean

Kang-Ho is a famous cop in town because of his braveness. One day, a battered body floats on the river and Kang-Ho goes out to meet the murder suspect alone. Unlike his confidence, he gets badly beaten up, falling into a coma. His younger brother Poong-Ho, bursting with rage, tracks down the man asking for a battle, only to find out that he is no match for this guy. Afterwards, Poong-Ho bumps into a mysterious guy Mr. HWANG, who appears as a skinny old man but possesses the power and techniques of the drunken master. Poong-Ho begs for his teaching and begins his training for revengeful final battle. Will Poong-Ho get his payback?

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Tetsuya NakashimaGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the violent world of underground fighting, a young man named Kai trains relentlessly to avenge his father's death. He enters a brutal tournament where fighters push their bodies and spirits to the absolute limit. As he progresses, Kai confronts formidable opponents and must grapple with his own inner demons and the moral cost of his quest for revenge.

Critical Reception

Duel: Final Round received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising its intense action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the violence excessive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and expertly choreographed fight scenes.

  • Kento Yamazaki and Masaki Suda deliver compelling performances.

  • Some viewers found the narrative overly simplistic and the gore gratuitous.

Google audience: Audience feedback indicates appreciation for the film's high-octane action and the chemistry between the lead actors. However, a segment of viewers expressed that the plot lacked originality and the level of violence was too extreme for their taste.

Fun Fact

The film is the third installment in a series, following "Confession" (2010) and "The World of Kanako" (2014), all directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, though it does not directly continue their storylines.

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