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The Good, the Bad, the Weird

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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.

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Victor A Epic, superbly made movie, great soundtrack to add Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member The best Korean movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Kim Jee-woon

Director

Song Kang-ho

Yun Tae-Goo

Lee Byung-hun

Park Chang-Yi

Jung Woo-sung

Park Do-Won

Ryu Seung-soo

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Yoon Je-moon

Byeong-chun
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The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008) Jung Woo-Sung as Do-Won in "The Good, the Bad, the Weird." Lee Byung-Hun as Chang-Yi in "The Good, the Bad, the Weird." A scene from the film "The Good, the Bad, the Weird." View more photos

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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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