Special Agent
Special Agent

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Special Agent

2020
Movie
94 min
Korean

Eliminate the North Korean hidden VIPs! Won-cheol of the National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea is offered a mission. Eliminating VIPs who participated in the operation to develop weapons of mass destruction in North Korea. Won-cheol is forced to accept the mission while thinking of her daughter 'Ah-reum' who is in danger… The secret operation of South and North Korean special agents begin!

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Chris LeeGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former black-ops agent is drawn back into the game when a mission goes wrong, forcing him to confront a shadowy organization. He must use his elite skills to protect an innocent witness and uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Special Agent received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some viewers appreciated the action sequences and the effort from the cast, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to deliver a gritty action thriller but falls short due to a derivative script.

  • Performances are serviceable, though not enough to elevate the by-the-numbers plot.

  • The action sequences are competent but fail to compensate for the lack of narrative innovation.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but the general sentiment indicates a film that is passable for die-hard action fans looking for a straightforward thriller, though it won't leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its action choreography relying on practical effects and stunt work to compensate for limited CGI.

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