Bad Guys
To combat rising violent crimes, the Police Chief asks Detective Oh Goo Tak to form a team consisting of criminals. He is currently suspended from the police force for using excessive force. He then gathers team members: Park Woong Chul who is a gangster, Lee Jung Moon who is the youngest serial killer with extraordinary intelligence and Jung Tae Soo who is a contract killer. Police Inspector Yoo Mi Young also joins the team and she tries to have these guys work as a team by dealing with them rationally and sometimes emotionally.
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Plot Summary
A group of criminals with different specialties are brought together for one last heist. However, their plans quickly go awry when betrayal and double-crossing come into play, forcing them to confront their own demons and fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Bad Guys received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding little originality in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot that borrows heavily from better heist movies.
- Action sequences are largely unmemorable and lack genuine excitement.
- Performances are uneven, with some cast members failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Bad Guys' are scarce, but the general sentiment points to a film that doesn't offer anything new or engaging within the crime thriller genre.
Fun Fact
Despite its ensemble cast featuring actors known for action and crime roles, 'Bad Guys' did not garner significant attention at major award ceremonies.
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