No Mercy
No Mercy

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No Mercy

2019
Movie
93 min
Korean

A woman seeks to take revenge when her younger sister disappears and she finds out that her sister suffered violence and sexual abuse from school bullies.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Jérôme PierratGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former boxer, haunted by his past, gets pulled back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter is kidnapped. He must race against time and confront dangerous figures from his history to save her. The film explores themes of redemption and the consequences of past actions.

Critical Reception

No Mercy received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and predictable twists. While some praised the gritty atmosphere and a few of the performances, the film was largely seen as an unremarkable entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers little originality.

  • Performances are adequate but do not elevate the material significantly.

  • Visually, it attempts a gritty aesthetic but often falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'No Mercy' are scarce, but those available generally indicate a feeling that the film is a forgettable crime thriller with a predictable narrative arc. Some viewers found the action sequences somewhat engaging, but the overall consensus leans towards disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film's lead actor, Sofiane Zermani, is a well-known French rapper often referred to as 'Fianso,' making this one of his more prominent roles in dramatic acting.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

No Mercy tells the story of In-ae, a former bodyguard and ex-convict, who embarks on a brutal journey to rescue her mentally challenged sister Eun-hye from abuse, trafficking, and political corruption. As she uncovers the horrifying truth b...

Exsosus

Exsosus

Korean name: Eonni Language: Korean South Korea: A daughter, adept in the skills of Korean martial arts, promised her dying father before his passing to always defend her sister from danger. No matter what. **Non parcet!** (in Latin mea...