Assassination

Name: Assassination
Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2015-01-01
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Gianna Jun, Ha Jung-woo, Lee Jung-jae, Oh Dal-su, Cho Jin-woong

2015Dir. Choi Dong-hoon2h 20m

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Runtime2h 20m

Released2015

Box office$96.1M

DirectorChoi Dong-hoon

About This Movie

Assassination (2015) delivers a gritty, atmospheric dive into a tumultuous period in Korean history. Choi Dong-hoon crafts a tense narrative that blends action with drama and layers in some solid character work. The pacing is brisk, with twists that keep you on your toes, especially as loyalties shift and pasts unravel. The practical effects are impressive, giving the action sequences a raw punch that CGI often lacks. The performances, particularly from the leads, carry a weight that echoes the stakes of their mission—it's not just about the target, but their shared history. The film's ability to weave personal stories into a larger narrative is what stands out the most for me.

Director: Choi Dong-hoon, known for stylish storytellingStars Ha Jung-woo, Lee Jeong-jae, and Jun Ji-hyunSet against the backdrop of Japanese-occupied KoreaFeatures a mix of practical effects and gripping action