This latest offering from The Childe is another excellent action crime thriller originating from South Korea. The narrative possesses a sinister undertone that complements the intense, rapid-fire action sequences and an unconventional sense of humor—a combination that feels oddly fitting within the story's framework. Essentially, it’s a briskly moving and captivating film featuring a darkly twisted backstory a…

This action movie from Korea feels pretty typical, though the infrequent bursts of intense violence did make it somewhat entertaining. It seems the writer missed opportunities to develop things that should have been straightforward. We meet the central figure as a boxer, but that aspect of his background ultimately didn't factor into the story; this was just one instance among several. Frequently, attempts at portray…

_The Childe_ carries on South Korea’s recent run of inventive, character-focused thrillers that operate at a much higher standard than what you usually see coming out of Hollywood. It has a neo-noir feel, carefully designed to showcase the excellent acting from everyone involved and the stunningly impressive violence in the action scenes. Plus, Seon-ho is incredibly entertaining as what might just be the best char…