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Plot Summary
Detective Ma Seok-do is transferred to the Metropolitan Investigation Unit. He is tasked with investigating a murder case that reveals a larger drug trafficking operation. As he digs deeper, Ma Seok-do confronts the ruthless leader of the drug ring, Joo Sung-chul, and the ambitious Japanese yakuza boss, Ricky.
Critical Reception
The film was a significant box office success in South Korea, continuing the franchise's popularity. Critics praised the action sequences and Ma Dong-seok's charismatic performance, though some noted a formulaic approach.
What Reviewers Say
- Exciting and well-choreographed fight scenes.
- Ma Dong-seok delivers another crowd-pleasing performance.
- The plot offers a satisfying, albeit familiar, crime-fighting narrative.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed the thrilling action, the humor, and the satisfaction of seeing the protagonist overcome formidable villains. Many highlighted the entertaining fight choreography and the charismatic lead.
Fun Fact
The film is the third installment in the 'The Roundup' series, which began with 'The Outlaws' in 2017 and continued with 'The Roundup' in 2022.
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