Believer
Believer

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Believer

2018
Movie
123 min
Korean

After a traumatic event, a drug trafficker turns sides and conspires with a dangerously ambitious undercover police officer to bring down the mysterious kingpin of a major drug cartel.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users64%
Director: Joel EdgertonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A divorced detective, still struggling with the loss of his son, is drawn back into a difficult case involving a missing child. As he delves deeper, he must confront his own past traumas and the dark secrets of a religious cult operating in his town. The investigation forces him to question his beliefs and battle his inner demons.

Critical Reception

Believer received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and exploration of complex themes. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and psychological depth, while others found it too bleak or slow-paced.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and Ryan Gosling's committed performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that struggles to maintain narrative coherence.

  • Explores themes of grief, faith, and deception effectively, but can be thematically heavy.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Believer' to be a dark and intense thriller with strong acting. Many appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and atmospheric direction. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot became too confusing or the ending did not provide adequate resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Sound of Your Voice', but it was changed to 'Believer' prior to its release.

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