Battalion
Battalion

Battalion

2018Movie92 minEnglish

After a war against an enemy from another world breaks out in the South Pacific, a group of freshly recruited U.S. Marines are sent to the front lines.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Kim Hyeong-junGenres: Action, Drama, War

Plot Summary

In 1940s Korea under Japanese occupation, a group of Korean independence fighters known as the 'Korean Liberation Army' are tasked with a critical mission. They must infiltrate a strategic Japanese military base and assassinate key figures to disrupt their operations and advance the cause of Korean independence. The film follows their dangerous journey and the sacrifices they make in their fight for freedom.

Critical Reception

Battalion received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its action sequences and historical subject matter. However, some found the plot predictable and the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense action and patriotic themes.
  • Critiqued for a somewhat formulaic plot.
  • Appreciated for its portrayal of Korean resistance during a difficult historical period.

Google audience: Audience reception for Battalion was generally positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's compelling action and its depiction of courage against oppression. Some expressed that while entertaining, it could have benefited from a more nuanced narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its effort to depict a lesser-known aspect of the Korean independence movement, focusing on the clandestine operations of the Korean Liberation Army.

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