The Client (2011)

Ok, this movie is WOW! I just finished it and the one thing this movie does is keep you guessing. Did he do it? Did he not? Is he innocent? Is he guilty? Is he just a poor man caught in one giant conspiracy or is he a serial killer?

Jang Hyuk shines in this role. For anyone (me) who thought he was a one trick pony after TWDR and Chuno (since he plays very similar people) think again! He really works this role and boy does he sell it. He makes all the parts that should be just ok truly eerie after you finish it. I guarantee after you finish you will see the movie in a whole new light.

The lawyer and the prosecutor... they have an amazing dynamic. The only real problem I have with this movie was that I could not tell the two apart! It drove me nuts.

As for the music... I never noticed it and that is a very good thing but, at the same time.... I like knowing it is there. Do not pass this up. The only reason I rated it down a bit was for some quirky shooting...

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The story and plot of this movie is simple: did the suspect murder his wife?

What I like about this movie is the simplicity of the story, and how it does not all take place in the courtroom, which tends to drag down the pace of the movie. Ha Jung Woo, Park Hee Soon and Jang Hyuk all give great performances as the defence counsel, prosecutor and the suspect. Ha Jung Woo is fantastically charismatic and interesting to watch onscreen as the seemingly nonchalant lawyer who grows in the process of defending his client, Park Hee Soon plays a really enigmatic and mysterious prosecutor who seems to have a hidden agenda in his pursuit of this case, and Jang Hyuk does not give away much in his portrayal of the suspect.

I love how the movie is written to constantly shake your assumptions and cause you to doubt your theory - so did he do it or not? Be patient as all will be revealed in the end. A great thriller!

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I don't usually go for these types of movies but I heard it was really good and of course Jang Hyuk is in it so that peeked my interest...

The story was good but the part where they get the evidence together(which was like half the movie) wasn't that interesting to me. I feel like it would have been better if they focused more on the trial. I thought the last 30 minutes was brilliant. The ending was clever.

The acting by everyone was good. However Jang Hyuk was really amazing. You don't really see this till the last part of the movie though. During most of the movie, his character is downplayed. Then towards the end you get to see this whole other side. It was fun to see.

I liked the movie but it in the end isn't something i'd enjoy watching again but it is rewatchable.

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Story: A man walks in his home with flowers for his wife to celebrate their anniversary only to find his place crawling with police and a bloodied bed where his wife supposedly was murdered. Immediately, he is apprehended and charged for the murder of his wife. Is he the real killer or is there another? While the prosecutor and his lawyer debate it out in court; you are left wondering if he is indeed the murderer or if this is an elaborate plot to cover up some huge government conspiracy. Many people who had watched this movie told me you will not know who did it until the very end. I am just the opposite. I knew who did it as soon as the court trial begins! The fact that ppl say you will not expect who the murderer is makes it obvious to me when I started watching this movie. I suppose if I wasn't told that the murderer is not an obvious one, I would not have thought otherwise! Have I given away too much? Just watch the movie and enjoy the journey. I am sure you'll understand at the end why the murderer is an obvious one for me. ;)

Acting/Cast: I will go out on a limb here and say I am a great fan of Jang Hyuk's work. So, it is no surprise here when I rate the acting/cast 10/10. Mature acting and all experienced actors. Wonderful cast. What more can one ask for?

Music: It is an investigative film - therefore, OST is not its forte.

Rewatch value: Unless you are a big fan of investigative movies or you've got the hots for watching a rugged Jang Hyuk dressed mostly in plain prison clothes, you might not want to rewatch this anytime soon once you know the twist at the end.

Overall: If you have not watch this, I highly recommend it. Just sit back and enjoy the movie. You'll find yourself constantly asking "Is he the murderer or is he not?" Fun stuff. ;)

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