Pipeline
Pipeline

Movie spotlight

Pipeline

2021
Movie
108 min
Korean

A wealthy oil tycoon decides to steal oil from a pipeline running between Honam and Seoul-Busan motorway. To carry out this heist, he enlists the help of an experienced drilling engineer and his team.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Erica WatsonGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of old friends reunites for a weekend getaway, but simmering tensions and secrets begin to surface. As the weekend progresses, their relationships are tested, leading to unexpected and dangerous confrontations. The idyllic setting quickly becomes a powder keg where trust is shattered and survival becomes the only priority.

Critical Reception

Pipeline received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some performances were noted as strong, the overall execution failed to impress. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the dramatic tension and others finding the storyline predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters.

  • Despite some strong individual performances, the overall impact is lessened by pacing issues.

  • The thriller elements felt forced and failed to generate significant suspense.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Atlanta, Georgia, utilizing a secluded estate to enhance the sense of isolation and tension among the characters.

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TMDB Reviews

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slowedown

slowedown

This is your basic story of a heist gone wrong. The criminals all have noble reasons for committing the crime but circumstances change. Simple story with a touch of humor. The characters were believable and played off each other well. Seo I...