The Policeman's Lineage
815 Pictures | Release Date: January 6, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
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Mixed or average reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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2
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2
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0
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70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayJun 10, 2022
The film’s exploration of crime-fighting’s gray areas is familiar; but strong performances, some stylistic flair and a matter-of-fact tone give The Policeman’s Lineage the ring of truth. Read full review
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Movie NationRoger MooreJun 8, 2022
Forget the cop-out of an anti-climax that the makers of The Policeman’s Lineage insisted upon, and you’ve got a decent thriller built around the struggle for a young Korean cop’s soul. Read full review
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The New York TimesNicolas RapoldJun 8, 2022
The director, Lee Kyu-man, makes the camera hover tensely over scenes, but only a couple of action sequences pack much oomph. There’s more sinister tension in brief scenes with elder statesmen of the criminal world, who are chillingly self-assured. Read full review
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The PlaylistChristian GallichioJun 15, 2022
While the first hour or so is compelling, the problem with The Policeman’s Lineage isn’t so much the fact that it’s an amalgamation of various genres and tropes, but more that there is little coherency when the film transitions between them, creating a feeling of whiplash. Read full review
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