The Good, the Bad, the Weird

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The Good, the Bad, the Weird

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Released Apr 23, 2010

2h 10m

Western

Action

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In 1930s Manchuria, an encounter on a train triggers an epic crusade for a treasure map, prompting a marathon chase in hot pursuit of the loot. Do-won, "The Good", is a bounty hunter, out to track down Chang-yee, "The Bad", a charismatic hit man attempting to steal the map from a military official. However, the ruthless Tae-goo puts a hitch in both their plans when he secures the map for himself.

Critics Consensus

Whilst never taking itself too seriously, this riotous and rollicking Sergio Leone-inspired Korean Western is serious fun.

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Imagine the sparseness of classic oaters matched with the energy of martial arts movies and you've got what Kim Jee-won has wrought.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 6, 2010

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Sam Adams

Philadelphia City Paper

You don't feel the mad passion of Sergio Leone behind it, but a steadily spreading grin that never stops growing

Rated: B+

May 11, 2010

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

With a nod and a wink to Sergio Leone, South Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon delivers a slam-bang western set in Manchuria after the Japanese invasion in 1931.

May 7, 2010

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

The sort of film where people barrel through doors only to be blasted back through them. It also boasts bone-deep brutality in a way that belies its buoyancy but never betrays it — invoking desperation inherent to Manchurian life under multiple thumbs.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 9, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Technically a marvel, entertainingly daft, The Good, the Bad, the Weird is funny, exciting, and save for the bloody knife fights, thoroughly enjoyable for general audiences.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 22, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Those most devoted to the genre will leave the theater more stressed rather than satisfied. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 13, 2022

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Audience Member

It's like a spin off of the classic The good, the bad and the ugly, but not even close to that...

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Darren D

South Korea's take on the Western genre, "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" is very open with where its influences came from & it's another wild ride from director Kim Jee-woon. "The Good, The Bad, The Weird," is a highly enjoyable action adventure of goofball antics featuring bounty hunters, criminals & a combination of gangs, all battling it out for personal goals & treasure. With plenty of humour & big action set pieces from Kim Jee-woon, I was kept entertained throughout. Jee-woon teaming up again with the always impressive Lee Byung-hun, with the added talent of some of South Korea's finest Song Kang-ho & Jung Woo-sung.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Victor A

Epic, superbly made movie, great soundtrack to add

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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JJJJJJ J

Generally funny, and mildly entertaining. I think this film is suppose to have some sort of allegorical point to it but not being versed in Asian history that completely flew over my head. The film in general though was okay. The story did enough to keep me interest though nothing felt particularly deep, or really gripping. Average film that is worth the watch if you are looking for a lighthearted action comedy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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BadUncleIke

This is one of those movies that gets better with a second or third watch. Some pretty funny stuff, not a word of English but very easy to follow. A spaghetti spoof in Korean.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Audience Member

The best Korean movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Director

Song Kang-ho

Yun Tae-Goo

Lee Byung-hun

Park Chang-Yi

Jung Woo-sung

Park Do-Won

Ryu Seung-soo

Man-gil

Yoon Je-moon

Byeong-chun

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Synopsis

In 1930s Manchuria, an encounter on a train triggers an epic crusade for a treasure map, prompting a marathon chase in hot pursuit of the loot. Do-won, "The Good", is a bounty hunter, out to track down Chang-yee, "The Bad", a charismatic hit man attempting to steal the map from a military official. However, the ruthless Tae-goo puts a hitch in both their plans when he secures the map for himself.

Director: Kim Jee-woon
Producer: Choi Jae-won
Screenwriter: Kim Jee-woon, Kim Min-suk
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Frontier Works Comic, Barunson E&A, Stone Comics Entertainment, Grimm Pictures, CJ Entertainment, CJ E&M Film Financing & Investment Entertainment & Comics, Cineclick Asia, Bareunson Yeonghwasaeopbonbu, Yeonghwasageurim
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Nonstop Violence)
Genre: Western, Action
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 23, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $128.5K
Runtime: 2h 10m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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