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This Is Law: Out of Justice
A vigilante who calls himself “Dr. Q” is gruesomely disposing of vicious criminals who have managed to evade prosecution, due to some technicality. Each killing was captured on video and Dr. Q uploads them on to the internet shortly after each body is discovered. In between busting the usual roster of thugs and lowlifes, reckless young cop Bong and his more collected, middle-aged partner, Na, work on the case but clash with their S.T.F. counterparts, Lt. Pyo and computer whiz Kang. Pyo discovers a bug in the S.T.F. headquarters but asks Kang to keep this a secret for the time being. Further suspicious acts on Pyo’s part leave Kang uncertain of his loyalty. Bong and Na, meanwhile, are assigned to work directly with S.T.F, leading to several clashes between Bong and Pyo, whose styles could not be more different. All leads point to The Ilsim Ring, a clandestine assassination squad apparently made of up of high ranking law enforcement officials.
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Plot Summary
A ruthless lawyer, known for his aggressive tactics and winning record, finds himself in a moral quandary when he takes on a seemingly impossible case. He must navigate a treacherous legal landscape filled with corruption and danger to defend his client against overwhelming odds. The case forces him to confront his own ethical boundaries and the true meaning of justice.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes. While James Woods's performance was sometimes acknowledged, the film as a whole was considered an unremarkable entry in the crime-drama genre.
What Reviewers Say
The film is criticized for its formulaic storyline and underdeveloped characters.
James Woods delivers a strong performance, but it's not enough to elevate the movie.
The legal aspects are often sensationalized rather than realistic.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unavailable or uncatalogued on public platforms like Google Reviews. Existing feedback, where found, tends to be sparse and often mirrors critical sentiments regarding its predictability and lack of depth.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a potential television series, but it did not move forward.
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