Decibel

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Decibel

Released Dec 2, 2022

1h 50m

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Drama

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Any noise and a bomb will explode! Former Lieutenant Commander Kang Do-Yeong is revered as a national hero for saving many of his men in a submarine accident. But he couldn't save them all and is tormented by the incident. One day, he receives a cryptic phone call informing him that a sound sensitive bomb has been planted at a soccer stadium. When the crowd reaches a certain decibel, the bomb will automatically go off. In the nick of time, Do-Yeong saves innocent lives but the terrorist remains intent on inflicting further casualties, including Do-Yeong's wife, Sergeant Jang Yoo-Jeong and his daughter, Seol-Young. Now he must race against the clock to track down the terrorist and save his family. Amid this impossible task, dark secrets the Commander left buried in the sea resurfaces.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

The film is littered with great set pieces which will have you on the edge of your seat.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 17, 2023

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Kate Sánchez

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Decibel is an action spectacle made infinitely better by its attention to building characters as large as its explosions. As the pair push the film, Kim Rae-Won and Lee Jong-suk are a fascinating and emotional duel to watch unfold.

Jul 15, 2023

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

The film itself is enjoyable thanks to the performances and the willingness of the script to go to the hard places of human existence. That’s where it gets compelling and becomes worth exploring, alarms bells pinging at the originality and freshness.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 6, 2023

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Ronak Kotecha

The Times of India

Decibel is a solid human interest story that is more about the sacrifices of the boys in uniform than bombs.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 11, 2023

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Tatiana Hullender

Screen Rant

Decibel boasts loud explosions and a stressful race against the clock, but its secret weapon lies in Lee Jongsuk & Cha Eunwoo's emotional scenes.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 21, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

It has some predictable moments, but the thrilling action and solid acting performances bring this suspenseful 'hunt for a terrorist bomber' movie into an above-average level.

Dec 14, 2022

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Stephanie C

Such a good movie! Great acting, great pacing, a good balance is suspense, action, drama and comedy. I felt attached to all the characters by the end. Very well done and worth watching!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Cristina G

Full of suspense and kept you at the age of your seat. Emotional, exciting, thrilling and action packed. Loved this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/22

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Jisu K

Great Story and Great Actors!!!🥰🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/22

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Pilar F

Cha Eun-woo delivers a memorable performance in Decibel, showcasing his growth as an actor. Despite his limited screen time, he brings depth and charisma to his character, leaving a lasting impression. His ability to convey both vulnerability and determination adds an emotional layer to the high-stakes narrative, proving he can excel in action-packed and dramatic settings alike. Cha Eun-woo’s presence, though brief, is a highlight of the film, further solidifying his versatility as an actor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Virginia C

Saw it when it first came out in theatre, had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I absolutely love the plot, because I felt like I would do the same for my brother if it all went down like this. And the storytelling was refreshing and unexpected. 100% recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Andy B

Basically a Korean Die Hard 3 with a few twists and more than a few plot holes.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Synopsis

Any noise and a bomb will explode! Former Lieutenant Commander Kang Do-Yeong is revered as a national hero for saving many of his men in a submarine accident. But he couldn't save them all and is tormented by the incident. One day, he receives a cryptic phone call informing him that a sound sensitive bomb has been planted at a soccer stadium. When the crowd reaches a certain decibel, the bomb will automatically go off. In the nick of time, Do-Yeong saves innocent lives but the terrorist remains intent on inflicting further casualties, including Do-Yeong's wife, Sergeant Jang Yoo-Jeong and his daughter, Seol-Young. Now he must race against the clock to track down the terrorist and save his family. Amid this impossible task, dark secrets the Commander left buried in the sea resurfaces.

Director: Hwang In-ho
Producer: Lee Hoon-jin
Screenwriter: Hwang In-ho, Lee Hoon-jin
Distributor: Megabox Plus M
Production Co: East Dream Synopex, Cicada I Remember
Genre: Action, Drama
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.6K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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