Puck
Puck

Puck

2016TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Due to his ex-wife’s debt, Joon-Man (Lee Kwang-Soo) had no choice but to work for a gang boss. Even though he has a warm personality, he works as a loan shark. To get debt from an ice hockey coach, Joon-Man joins the ice hockey team.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jamie BabbitGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a young woman who travels to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a professional actress. She navigates the harsh realities of the industry, facing rejection, exploitation, and the struggle to maintain her integrity in a world that often demands compromise. Along the way, she forms unlikely friendships and finds unexpected support.

Critical Reception

Puck received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at Anya Taylor-Joy's performance and the film's attempts to explore the darker side of Hollywood. Some critics found the narrative somewhat predictable, but many appreciated its raw portrayal of ambition and disillusionment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a compelling performance that anchors the film.
  • The film offers a gritty and realistic look at the struggles of aspiring actors in Hollywood.
  • While somewhat formulaic, it effectively captures themes of ambition and the cost of fame.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's honest portrayal of the acting industry and found Anya Taylor-Joy's performance to be a standout. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more original, but overall sentiment was positive regarding its relatable themes of pursuing dreams.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Queen of the Night' before being renamed 'Puck'.

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