What a funny yet talented cops!
I actually watched this in two parts (30-minutes and 80-minutes) but that didn't decrease the mood and the enjoyment that has been set by this movie at all. I still remember vividly what was the 1st 30-minutes about. That's one of the signs of how good this movie is. There's nothing new about the overall story, but I really appreciate the way this movie portrays the "unique" friendship between different teams in the same police department. I mean it's still rare (I think) because what I've always found in this kind of genre was the high tension, over-competitiveness, and hatred growing between teams in the same department or even in the whole police office like, "are all police an enemy in the blanket for each other or what??". And for the acting skills...THEY ALL NAILED IT AS I EXPECTED. I laughed a lot, smiled a lot, and also THRILLED A LOT. No bad actors could make me feel that way. Overall it's a really GOOD MOVIE. Not too much but not too less, just a perfect dose of seriousness and hilariousness "for me". I don't know why the rating is only 8.3 on MDL. After all, people have different tastes and I'm not one who enjoyed the too-serious type of movie, so this movie is just perfect for me. I really enjoyed it and will respectfully rewatch it.Was this review helpful to you?
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This was such an entertaining movie to watch!!! I laughed so much everytime and Literally the last scene was the best! When Young Ho was tying up the bad guys with tape and there was a bad guy who had not be tapped down yet was slowly making his way to stab him, Youngho turned back and was like "Care to help?" and the bad guy immedietly dropped his knife and say "oh yeah..." and he sits next to Youngho as he waits his turn. Me explaining it does not sound funny but if you want it yourself you'll be laughing as much as I was This is so worth the watch and good review Was this review helpful to you?
Unique Plot
The movie truly shows how far hard work can get you, even if you work as a police officer or as a chicken restaurant employee. They used the situation they were in and made the best out of it. And it all makes it easier when you got your friends around you. Friendship can get you through most situations.With its unique plot and a unique type of characters, Extreme Job leaves you wondering what you just watched. All of the actors fit their role so good, its a pleasure to watch. I liked how you don't really expect what to happen throughout the movie and just sit there laughing at the unreal coincidences. It was truly a funny movie to watch and it might be something I will rewatch one day.
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The story is pretty basic: we've got a group of cops who are trying their best to catch bad guys. However, there's the fried chicken twist and it keeps it all fresh. The action scenes are exciting, well shot and awesomely choreographed.
The soundtrack was enjoyable and funny, but it's nothing special. It added to the atmosphere quite a bit, though.
I was entertained throughout the entire ~2 hours of runtime. The pacing was excellent and the characters were all eccentric but real and lovable people. Honestly the best thing in this movie was the cast - I absolutely loved it, they totally owned the characters and this is what REALLY made this a great experience.
I haven't rewatched Extreme Job yet, but I'll be sure to. Recommended to everyone who's tired of crying their heart out at depressing movies - you'll be crying tears of laughter this time.
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The highlight of the movie is the humor. It's not very over-the-top, or cringe-worthy. Although I had previously read a lot of criticism for the style of humor in this movie, I must say that I enjoyed it thoroughly. I remember laughing out loud at some of the jokes as well.
Music-wise, it was alright. I don't remember anything exceptional from it.
The movie was well-done. It's a fun watch, and you can definitely enjoy it if you're in the mood for something to make you laugh.
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A MUST WATCH FILM, especially for those that enjoy comedy, action, and crime genres!
Overall - 10/10I absolutely loved this film. There were many elements that captivated me. The story suited the cast exceptionally well, while the cast played out the story exceptionally well. The chemistry between the main characters was top notch. The depth of the plot and the nonchalance of the delivery was a refreshingly brilliant combination. This film is known to have done amazing in Korean box office but I still feel that it is very underrated. The film deserves way more recognition, especially on a global scale.
Story - 10/10
From the first scene on, I was already laughing. It truly stayed true to its comedy tag. It was absolutely hilarious. I would catch myself unable to stop myself from laughing many times throughout the film. Personally I'm not a fan of comedies, I often see that most times the plot and direction is sacrificed for the laughs. But not this, it had a clear plot, that was easy to understand. The writers didn't compromise the story for the laughs but rather used comedy to further emphasise the plot. Comedic elements came at exactly the right times, not allowing the film to lose its lightheartedness at any moment. It was easy to identify the reason as to why those characters were chose as a team and why they had great teamwork. There was no need for an elaborate back story to showcase the closeness of the main characters. There was never too much depth and never too little, there was just enough to get you hooked. The action was seamless. At no point did the action and the dark undertone of the film compromise its carefree ambience. The characters were all unique and dynamic.
Cast - 10/10
I watched this movie for Lee Ha Nee. You just know that she's going to go home with her characters. Lee Ha-Nee and a comedy tag? Speak no more, I'm in. As expected Ha-Nee will never not do amazing! I can't imagine any others playing these characters. The cast did a spectacular job in bringing their characters to life. The film was saturated with A-Listers and veterans. Every single role was played to perfection. The film was packed with some of my favourite actors: Lee Ha-Nee, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Gong Myung, Shin Ha-Kyun, and Oh Jung-Se.
Music - 9/10
I was simply too focused on the actions and lines of the characters that I didn't pay attention to the music and sound effects. Nothing stood out for me to remember or recall a memorable OST or instrumental element. However, there was also nothing that the film lacked either. The sound effects and music did its 's job emphasising action and shied away from stealing the limelight.
Rewatch Value - 9/10
The only reason the rewatch value was not a 10/10, was because I felt that the film was extremely memorable. The film made a long-lasting place for itself in my mind. I, personally, am not the type to rewatch content in general, even more so if the content is memorable and good. Although, I'd love to rewatch the film with friends so, that I can enjoy all the inevitable laughter with the company of others.
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quite funny!
I enjoyed this a lot, and i wouldnt have dropped 1 point but for the dragging ending. If you havent watched something entertaining lately, with good humour and action too - just watch this! It's really something i'm glad i found. Quite niche too i should say!The ML has a powerful scene presence and he is so versatile that i didnt recognize him at all, though i saw all his other important work. Every character is so much on point! No unnecessary drama for most part...
Very enjoyable. .......................................
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"오늘부터 퇴근 없다!"
서투르고 한심하고 어리석다.I just can't stand all these poorly made dumb movies that make a fortune by involving big names and accessible concepts while small authors with better filmmaking skills don't get attention.
?️Separate scenes are hanging loose, and the acting and lines feel very forced. Lee Byeong Heon totally abandoned that thing called rhythm. He is one terrible director among many in the action thriller genre in Korea. I just despise that type of movies, including Master and the recent Alien. Imagine how would it flow if Edgar Wright shot it - because that's what cinematography is about!
I am damn revolted, and I hope I never make anything like this when it's my time to shoot a feature.
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This movie deserves a higher rate!
An 8.4 rate is so low than what it deserves. Now I watched this movie because of the plot and the cast. I also like how the synopsis was worded because it does not spoil anything about the characters thus, I was surprised by their individual capabilities. Some may find this corny, or the jokes have already been used too many times before, but what I like about it is how the cast delivers those jokes that makes it funnier. Even though you already know the punchline you will still laugh out loud because of how the lines were given and the expression of the character who delivered it.So for those who are looking for a movie that will make you laugh while watching and will make you smile remembering then this movie is that movie.
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Great Food + Police Action Comedy
A kind internet stranger recommended this movie when I was looking for a good comedy for family movie night, describing it as "undercover cops buy out a chicken restaurant to get close to their surveillance target, but the recipe is so tasty they suddenly have way too many customers". The premise sounded hilarious, so I told my family we're watching this tonight, it will be a good action comedy.It lived up to its promise and hit all the check marks - slap stick comedy, incredible situations, great oddball characters who all have ... special talents, tasty looking food and a few good villains. When we finished it we were happy and satisfied, which is what audiences want. I later found out from reading the comments on MDL that this was a very high grossing movie in South Korea and it's totally understandable why.
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But here the "unfortunate event" was going undercover as chicken restaurant owners! And their restaurant gets famous xD
That part was refreshing usually they go undercover as bad guys and become bad guys and blah blah...
The chicken part did get draggy but it was interesting to see how everything got to the last point...
And that last confrontation did have alot of noce actions scenes to wrap things up nicely..
I loved the team, each one had their own flavor and they really carried the show. Plus the comedy is exactly my style~
My rewatch value is either a 1 or a 10 and this was fun enough for a rewatch
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Un super moment de détente
Ca ne casse pas trois patte à un canard. On est bien d'accord. Mais on rit. Et beaucoup.Alors, oui les blagues ne volent pas forcément très haut. Mais on rit. Et beaucoup.
Les personnages ne brillent pas particulièrement par un charisme de dingue. Mais on rit . Et Beaucoup.
Les actions s'enchainent avec fluidité et les gags fusent comme un tir à bout portant. Cela a l'effet escompté. On rit. Beaucoup.
Si vous avez besoin de rire sans arrière pensée, de voir une baston épique où le rire couvre joyeusement le bruit de la télé, n'hésitez pas. Un film sans prétention mais qui a su nous faire passer un excellent moment alors que dehors les éléments se déchainaient.
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