Jang Hae-Jun (Park Hae-il) is one of two detectives assigned to investigate a murder in Busan, South Korea. During the investigation, he becomes infatuated with the murdered man's wife, Song Seo-rae (Tang Wei) who might also be a suspect in the murder. Further tension is caused by the fact that Hae-Jun is married.
While the two leads give fine performances individually, there is a lack of chemistry between them. It doesn't help that most of their communication is by text messaging. Texting is probably the way most people communicate in our modern world so in this way, the film is accurate in reflecting real life. But it comes off as dull when used so often in a movie.
Many scenes in the movie are mixed with opposite effects. The film has many scenes that are well directed (by Park Chan-wook) and there are good performances from all cast members as well. There is also a powerful ending. On the other hand, there are many other scenes that are too long and sometimes convoluted and confusing.
A mixed result overall. - dbamateurcritic.
While the two leads give fine performances individually, there is a lack of chemistry between them. It doesn't help that most of their communication is by text messaging. Texting is probably the way most people communicate in our modern world so in this way, the film is accurate in reflecting real life. But it comes off as dull when used so often in a movie.
Many scenes in the movie are mixed with opposite effects. The film has many scenes that are well directed (by Park Chan-wook) and there are good performances from all cast members as well. There is also a powerful ending. On the other hand, there are many other scenes that are too long and sometimes convoluted and confusing.
A mixed result overall. - dbamateurcritic.