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Handsome

Name: Handsome
Released: 2022-07-13
Duration: 94 min

2022

Movie

94 min

Korean

If you look at my face, I'm 100% a gangster! One day, he became the most handsome guy in the squad! Police officer 'No Mi Nam' is in the midst of a criminal investigation, and unlike his nice and gentle personality, he looks more like a gangster just by looking at his face. One day, he woke up a month after his surgery following an accident while stopping a fellow detective's fight. But, when he woke up, his face changed?! He became the most handsome guy in the world from being a gangster-like to 'No Mi Nam (handsome guy)'! 'No Mi Nam fell in love with narcissism, which seems to change the way others see him. After accepting his face, he became the biggest headache of the squad and ended up being pushed into a deep-dive investigation of a hair salon on the outskirts. A huge opportunity came to my ugly self! What's the result?

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IMDb6.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes75%

Metacritic65/100

Google Users78%

Director: Jeff Chan•Genres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling actress, desperate for a role, gets entangled in a bizarre and dangerous competition. As she navigates the cutthroat world of Hollywood auditions, she uncovers a dark secret that forces her to question her ambitions and her very survival.

Critical Reception

Handsome received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its unique premise and suspenseful atmosphere, while some found the pacing uneven. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating its dark humor and unexpected twists.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its stylish direction and unsettling tone.
Noted for its strong female lead performance.
Some critics found the narrative a bit convoluted in places.

Google audience: Google users frequently highlighted the film's originality and the engaging performance of its lead actress. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful, but overall sentiment was positive.