The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

Name: The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime
Released: June 7, 2019
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Dong-seok Ma, Mu-Yeol Kim, Sung-kyu Kim

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Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: June 7, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Dong-seok Ma, Mu-Yeol Kim, Sung-kyu Kim

Summary: After barely surviving a violent attack by an elusive serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su (Don Lee) finds himself forming an unlikely partnership with local detective Jung Tae-seok (Kim Moo Yul) to catch the sadistic killer simply known as “K”.

Director: Won-Tae Lee

Genre(s): Action, Drama, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 110 min

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Empire Ben Travis

Nov 13, 2019

What it lacks in depth, it makes up for with style, well-handled action, and an entertaining central duo. More proof, if needed, that Ma Dong-seok is a star. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Jun 20, 2019

A wily, hard-hitting slab of old-school action badassery. Read full review

Jason Bechervaise

Jun 4, 2019

What it lacks in substance is compensated for by Lee’s entertaining performance. Read full review

Deborah Young

Jun 4, 2019

A wily mix of genres and spoof-edged amusements keep it playful and intermittently thrilling, even though this South Korean actioner sometimes feels like it’s losing its grip on a very good setup. Read full review

Jessica Kiang

Jun 4, 2019

As much fun as it is to watch Lee beat people up and strut around in shiny pinstripe suits, it’s just as much of a pleasure to watch him think it all through. Read full review

The Guardian Leslie Felperin

Nov 15, 2019

Ma, with his natty suits and ruthless glare, brings heft and humour to the proceedings and easily upstages his pretty-boy co-stars. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jun 6, 2019

While it’s tempting to go easy on this frequently electric film, and forgive it for not living up to its full potential, the most satisfying thing about Lee’s spotty underworld adventure is the sense that we’ve been conditioned to expect better. Read full review

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JobaNoah

Aug 22, 2019

Really refreshing movie. A typical Hollywood action movies, with an dept to it you can't find in American movies anymore

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 22, 2021

As action films go, this is pretty decent. There are some cliches perhaps but the special effects are good and there's certainly plenty of action. The violence isn't too extreme, I thought. Its pretty gripping at times and I thought it was a good example of this type of film. Yes I'd recommend it.

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Meth-dude

Nov 28, 2019

While it's not the most original movie out there, it still manages to hold it's own. Supported by good acting performances, great cinematography, an enjoyable soundtrack and very well made action sequences, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a fun, entertaining action flick that shouldWhile it's not the most original movie out there, it still manages to hold it's own. Supported by good acting performances, great cinematography, an enjoyable soundtrack and very well made action sequences, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a fun, entertaining action flick that should please just about anyone in need of a well made action movie.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Sep 11, 2020

A story about a cop and a gangster working together to catch a serial killer
That sounded pretty good, but does the story delivers?
In terms of entertainment I can say yes it does. The film itself isn't inventive enough, but it manages to maintain the rhythm and tone during most of itsA story about a cop and a gangster working together to catch a serial killer
That sounded pretty good, but does the story delivers?

In terms of entertainment I can say yes it does. The film itself isn't inventive enough, but it manages to maintain the rhythm and tone during most of its execution time and that's a solid element considering the story, despite its good intentions, never manages to become something higher than the norm of Korean cinema that deals with criminals and police.

Frankly, I would say that a much darker tone would've made this film much more relevant because it had the elements to have become a brutal noir film but as I said, the clichés of this genre in Korean cinema take their toll and take away some strength from it. .

I can't tell you that after finishing it - if you see it, of course - you won't get an unforgettable impression, but if you're looking for an entertaining story to pass the time, consider it a good option.… Expand

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