It struck me that Carter resembles a Hardcore Henry adaptation, but with Korean influences. The film employs an intense, action-packed approach—a constant barrage of fighting and violence—and has a distinct video game feel. While this worked effectively in Hardcore Henry, I didn’t find it quite as successful here. I suspect one reason is that, unlike Hardcore Henry, the pacing isn't as tight or the presentatio…

Excessive and pointless displays of brutality are offset by visually appealing elements.

Carter attempts to emulate a continuous-action film, but it doesn’t quite reach the level of Korea’s Hardcore Henry. The filmmakers don't really try to conceal the numerous cuts that are clearly visible. A constantly moving, shaky camera is in use, along with very skilled stunt performers and a significant amount of computer-generated imagery. The storyline is an improbable combination of elements too bizarre for …