Zerosum Game
Zerosum Game

Zerosum Game

2022TV ShowReturning Series1 SeasonKorean

Ten contestants participate in a fierce, high-level psychological survival game to keep the sum of everyone's weight. From 40kg to 200kg, contestants with different weights and jobs got to survive to win the prize. If they fail to keep the total sum, $1,000 per 100 grams will be deducted from the prize money.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: S.K. DaleGenres: Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A former Black Ops soldier, haunted by his past, takes on a dangerous mission to save his kidnapped daughter. He must navigate a treacherous world of corporate espionage and deadly assassins, confronting his own inner demons along the way. The film explores themes of redemption and the consequences of violence.

Critical Reception

Zerosum Game received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty thriller, many found it failed to deliver a fresh or compelling experience. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the action elements despite the film's shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but unoriginal thriller lacking a distinctive voice.
  • Action sequences are adequate but fail to elevate the predictable plot.
  • Performances are generally solid, but cannot overcome the generic material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed viewing experience, with some finding it a decent, if unremarkable, action flick, while others were disappointed by its lack of originality and overall execution.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, with various locations doubling for the shadowy underworld depicted in the story.

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