Confidential Assignment

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Confidential Assignment

Released Feb 3, 2017

2h 5m

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Comedy

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A North Korean detective (Hyun-bin) works with his South Korean counterpart (Yoo Hae-jin) to take down a crime boss (Kim Joo-hyuk).

Justin Lowe

The Hollywood Reporter

Essentially tacking on a drawn-out fourth act after the 90-minute point, the film feels needlessly overblown by the time it hits the two-hour mark.

Jan 27, 2017

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

"Confidential Assignment" may not be particularly original, but is an impressive, funny, and very stylish action comedy that is bound to entertain its audience, particularly the ones who enjoy Hollywood blockbusters.

Dec 25, 2019

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Edmund Lee

South China Morning Post

Its narrative makes little sense, but the film is so entertaining audiences will overlook its ludicrous plotting and identify with the protagonists.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 1, 2017

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David Noh

Film Journal International

This adrenaline-filled cop caper, featuring an unlikely Mutt-and-Jeff pair from two Koreas, delivers solid entertainment and lovable characters.

Jan 26, 2017

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Mordren S

1/10 Don't waste your time Worst TV show

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/10/23

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william d

The story is pretty formulaic: taciturn, humorless super cop partners with loquacious, good natured doofus cop to catch a killer loose in the city and much violence ensues. However, the movie is rather well done, Kim Joo-hyuk is an excellent villain, and there are even a few laughs. Despite some preposterous moments here and there it's worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Federico

So much fun. I was afraid they were going for a western feel to this film, but it stays true to K cinema and the unique cultural traits only found there. Loved every minute of this.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/22

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Late R

It's feels a bit dragged out and doesn't do much to differentiate itself from other buddy-cop genre films – the action is pretty standard stuff and the plot is a little bit ridiculous --but that doesn't stop it from being fun, thanks in large part to getting the balance between comedy and action right, as well as the chemistry and dialogue between the two completely opposite, but likeable lead characters. In the end, it's just well-made, satisfying popcorn entertainment, and that's good enough for me.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/22

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Audience Member

Very good action and extremely good plot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

Im Yoona!! 2019-01-30

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Kim Seong-hun

Director

Hyun-bin

Im Cheolryeong

Kim Joo-hyuk

Cha Giseong

Yoo Hae-jin

Kang Jin-tae

Yoona

Park Minyeong

Jang Young-nam

Park Soyeon

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Synopsis

A North Korean detective (Hyun-bin) works with his South Korean counterpart (Yoo Hae-jin) to take down a crime boss (Kim Joo-hyuk).

Director: Kim Seong-hun
Producer: Yoon Je-kyoon
Screenwriter: Yoon Hyeon-ho
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Production Co: JK Film, HB Entertainment, CJ ENM
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $472.8K
Runtime: 2h 5m

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