Night in Paradise
Night in Paradise

Night in Paradise

2020Movie131 minKorean

An assassin named Tae-goo is offered a chance to switch sides with his rival Bukseong gang, headed by Chairman Doh. Tae-goo rejects the offer that results in the murder of his sister and niece. In revenge, Tae-goo brutally kills Chairman Doh and his men and flees to Jeju Island where he meets Jae-yeon, a terminally ill woman. Though, the henchman of the Bukseong gang, Executive Ma is mercilessly hunting Tae-goo to take revenge.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users77%
Director: Park Hoon-jungGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mob enforcer seeks revenge on a ruthless criminal organization after his daughter's death. He finds refuge with a woman who has her own vendetta. Together, they navigate a treacherous path of violence and betrayal as they face off against a powerful cartel.

Critical Reception

Night in Paradise received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its stylish visuals, intense action sequences, and strong performances, particularly from Uhm Tae-goo and Jeon Yeo-been. However, some found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other gangster films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a neo-noir aesthetic.
  • Features compelling action sequences and solid acting.
  • The narrative treads familiar territory for the crime genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's slick presentation and the lead actors' intensity. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality, but the overall action and atmosphere were frequently cited as highlights.

Fun Fact

The film was originally slated for a theatrical release but was instead premiered globally on Netflix due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The realistic choreography and well-paced character development make for a decent viewing. TBQH, the first accident involving his niece seemed to be just that, but what makes no sense is their deaths. Thus this movie. The freeway scene, als...