JUNG_E
JUNG_E

JUNG_E

2023Movie98 minKorean

On an uninhabitable 22nd-century Earth, the outcome of a civil war hinges on cloning the brain of an elite soldier to create a robot mercenary.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users72%
Director: Sang-ho YeonGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic 22nd century ravaged by climate change, humanity has fled Earth to space colonies. A civil war erupts among the colonies, and the key to victory lies in a legendary mercenary robot named JUNG_E. To end the conflict, a scientist named Yeon Yun-jin must enter the mind of JUNG_E's AI to find a way to deactivate her.

Critical Reception

JUNG_E received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its visual spectacle and ambitious world-building, but criticizing its predictable plot and emotional depth. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the action sequences and unique sci-fi concepts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive sci-fi world-building.
  • The narrative struggles with predictability and emotional resonance.
  • Action sequences are well-executed, but the plot feels underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's futuristic visuals and the compelling concept of an AI struggle. Some viewers found the story a bit formulaic, but the action and unique premise kept them engaged.

Fun Fact

The film features the final performance of the late Kang Soo-yeon, a legendary South Korean actress, who passed away shortly after filming.

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5 reviews
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Jung_E is a strange mix of sci-fi ambition and slow-paced storytelling that doesn’t quite hit the mark but still has some impressive elements. The pacing feels off, with long, drawn-out scenes that could have been used to deepen the story i...
gogo1974

gogo1974

I am disappointed
Toki

Toki

Loved it!!
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/jung-e-review "JUNG_E is not what viewers expect. A war flick without the war, Yeon Sang-ho places the post-apocalyptic action in the background and instead focuses o...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Whilst coming in what appears to be an exciting sci-fi wrapper, what's inside, is a complete let down. Jung-E is in simple terms a woke bore fest. The action, when it arrives after many many minutes of thoroughly tedious female empowerme...