South Korea has been establishing itself as a source for well-made action and crime stories. The Roundup, which is part of an ongoing series, continues that trend. These movies follow a straightforward pattern: putting dangerous criminals up against a tough Korean detective and his unit. We can anticipate how things will end, but the experience is still worthwhile. I felt the film started out a bit sluggishly,…

Being a South Korean production, _The Roundup_ manages to sidestep the usual conventions associated with American action movies. While it functions as both an action and crime film, it incorporates dramatic elements and occasionally approaches horror territory due to the intensity of certain action scenes. Don Lee possesses a captivating presence and displays remarkable skill. He’s clearly a major star known for his …