Seobok: Project Clone

2021

1h 54m

Mystery & Thriller

Sci-Fi

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15 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Min Ki-Hun, a former intelligence agent, is given secret orders to transport the first ever human clone, Seobok, from his life in a lab to a new safe location. Because the robotic clone holds the secret to immortality, evil organizations try to kidnap him and extract that secret. After the duo escapes, Ki-Hun will do everything in his power to shield and protect Seobok from those groups with hidden agendas and bad intentions.

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Nuha Hassan

Off Colour

Perhaps the only element that makes Seobok interesting is its ethical examination of human cloning. Its interrogations of death and immortality brush into futuristic storytelling elements.

Jul 20, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

As “Seobok: Project Clone” navigates through the moral dilemmas and murky ethics of its story, you can’t help but be impressed by how much it has on its mind. It’s always nice to see a filmmaker using genre for more than just thrills and chills.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Lee Jutton

Film Inquiry

While the film devolves all too quickly into a cavalcade of unfortunate dialogue and confusing double-crossing, Gongs performance in it is a reminder of his considerable star powerand the main asset of Seobok: Project Clone.

Feb 19, 2022

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Ricardo Gallegos

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

A riveting balance of philosophy, sci-fi, and action with a hint of road movie goodness...

Feb 15, 2022

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

There is much more here than the story of a clone finding himself and wanting more out of life, yet that is the part of the story that resonates the most.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 15, 2022

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Ed Travis

Cinapse

Director/co-writer/co-producer Lee Yong Zoo does infuse a visual flair to the film, handling the visual effects effectively, and bringing heart to the human components.

Feb 15, 2022

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Zara 7

It is my most favorite movie because of it's morality and philosophy. "SeoBok" is a South Korean sci-fi thriller that goes beyond the typical clone story, delving into profound ethical considerations of human cloning and eternal life. The film seamlessly combines futuristic storytelling with intense action, offering a thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities. Notably, it stands out for its refusal to provide easy answers to metaphysical questions, inviting viewers to reflect on moral dilemmas. Given its masterful blend of action and philosophy, I rated "SeoBok" 5 out of 5—a memorable and intellectually stimulating cinematic experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Apart from being an action film with a sci-fi twist that facilitates some impressive action set pieces, ‘Seobok' ponders some big questions and takes the time to give its two main characters some sort of depth resulting in a story that is both an exploration on the meaning of life (and death) and a redemption arc. It's that side of things in particular -- although I will say it's probably wise to bear in mind the genre and temper your expectations on just how much depth they go into -- that elevates this above your standard action film and transforms it into something more meaningful. Performances from Gong Yoo and Park Bo-gum are great.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Cynthia D

Though I love Park Bo Gum, I wasn't sure I'd love this film. But it turned out to carry a much deeper message than I ever imagined. Bo Gum's portrayal of Seobok put a very human face on an issue we may face in the near future. Should we "grow" living things simply so that we can harvest the bits we need for medical and research reasons? Are they living things if we "create" them? Seobok arrives with special gifts, some potentially lethal. But he also has a pure heart and a mind that knows exactly how dangerous he is and how excrutiatingly awful his life will be, hooked up to tubes and wires for eternity. I was deeply moved by this film, which forced me to rethink sooo many things. Perhaps that's why it didn't do as well as it could've. It's not your typical action movie--it's posing some crucial questions. And Bo Gum is note-perfect yet again...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/22

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Audience Member

Seobok: Project Clone is a modern day Frankenstein story written and directed by Lee Yong Zoo. This compelling film is a blend of the science fiction, action, and drama genres. It is very good. Train to Busan's Gong Yoo stars as a dying special agent enlisted to safely transport a new species of human-clone after a terrorist attack designed to eliminate it. This new species of human is played adeptly by Park Bo Gum. This new creation becomes the center of a battle between governments and scientists, as his potential for ending human death is considered. While the film is definitively a Sci-Fi film, filled with great action and very good special effects, it is much more than that. This film is a dramatic look at moral issues that are as old as mankind itself- the questions of what it means to be human, and what is the bearable cost of the advancement of science. What does it mean to be human? Seobok manages to examine these questions in a way that does not preach to the viewer. The film entertains and evokes intellectual quandary. It is well done. While there is a substantial cast, Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum monopolize the majority of the screen time. Their relationship and their screen chemistry evolves over the course of the film and is the linchpin of the dramatic aspects of the story. I found myself really caring about their evolving and complex personal relationship. Is Gong Yoo's life more valuable than Park Bo Gum's because he was born and not made? What is the point at which life begins? What is the acceptable sacrifice society is willing to accept in the furtherance of perceived advancement? What happens when man plays God and loses control of his creations? All these questions are considered. While the story is a modern day Frankenstein tale, it is not the story made famous by Boris Karloff in 1931. It is more akin to the character of the Mary Shelley novel that was brought into the world through science and struggled to understand his place in the world. That is Park Bo Gum's Seobok. A common theme in recent years in my reviews has been the elevation of South Korean cinema. Seobok: Project Clone is no exception. The film is well scripted. It is well Directed and well acted. The special effects and cinematography are as good as anything Hollywood has produced. I highly recommend this film. I saw the film in Korean with English subtitles; however there is a Dubbed version.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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This ended up being a very entertaining movie. I had just watched The Silent Sea, and looking for another Gong Yoo fix. This film really surprised me. It's sci-fi with action and somewhat philosophical. Definitely makes you question things. The west needs to keep its eyes open, Korean cinema is on the up! - Well, always has been in my eyes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Synopsis

Min Ki-Hun, a former intelligence agent, is given secret orders to transport the first ever human clone, Seobok, from his life in a lab to a new safe location. Because the robotic clone holds the secret to immortality, evil organizations try to kidnap him and extract that secret. After the duo escapes, Ki-Hun will do everything in his power to shield and protect Seobok from those groups with hidden agendas and bad intentions.

Director: Lee Yong-ju
Screenwriter: Lee Yong-ju, Lee Yong-ju
Production Co: CJ Entertainment, TPS Company
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language: Korean
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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