A Violent Prosecutor

Recommended by: Dahye Shim

Age-Rating: PG (slight mature and violent scenes)

After a suspect, under the the interrogation of short-tempered prosecutor Byun Jae-Wook, is then found dead, Jae-Wook is arrested and gets 15 years in prison. Five years later, he meets con man, Chi-Won, in prison. Using his knowledge, the former prosecutor teams up with the con artist to catch the real killers, all while imprisoned.

“Mr. Prosecutor, you're screwed.”

My Review

The movie is a perfectly split blend of thriller and comedy. While it is a comedy there are a number of pretty violent scenes, but, don't worry, it doesn't cross the line to the point where it's unwatchable. Moreover, I was mesmerized by the acting. Jeong-min brings the intensity and drama with his prosecutor role. And, I found him more than well-suited for this complex and fascinating role. Then came Dong-won's comedic elements. His character, Han, is a funny, and a somewhat likable con man. Whenever he’s on screen, the mood becomes lighthearted, which perfectly compliments the latter's intensity. Although, my one issue with the movie was the extensive time jump. As soon as Jae-Wook was imprisoned, the story leaped 5 years ahead, which, for me, was a bit disappointing. I was hoping for some intense drama showing his hardships and experiences in prison, but was deprived of that. Nonetheless, the action along with the charming wit and humor, makes the audience intrigued to watch the story unfold!