The Unjust

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JJJJJJ J @RT10868636 11/13/2023 This film has some good ideas but its held back by its overly complex, and hard to follow plot. If they had simplified the plot taking out like half of the material it stuck with a more unifying theme this movie could have been so much better. There is no better way to explain the issues with this film then just how many characters enter and exit the film, or seem like they are building to be important players and then just disappear for half the film. Due to the amount of time spent to developing all these side characters the main character ark and narrative does get enough time and the finale of the film does not hit with the emotional potency the director wanted. I will not completely write off this film. It does have some interesting themes that it is working with and for that reason is worth the watch for any hardcore fan but for more casual viewers looking for an interesting movie this is not the place. See more acsdoug D @acsdoug 06/25/2023 The acting is good and the production values are high, but the story is a mess. See more 10/31/2015 'The Unjust' is yet another example of Korean noir film-making at its finest. The acting is first-rate, the screenplay detailed, cinematography and cuts are above par. The unfolding of events become darker as the film progresses and ends with a BANG. See more don s @RT97868663 09/29/2013 Welcome to Korea, where the police apparently are just as corrupt as the criminals. This is a slightly convoluted tale of cops and DAs on the take in the name of ambition and pride. As you would surmise, there is gunplay, physical beatings and death. It doesn't paint a pretty picture, but it is put together well enough that your are never bored even if you can sense where it is all leading in the end. See more 04/06/2013 The Unjust has slick direction and fine performances, but its all undone by lazy and uneven writing. The premise itself is interesting: When a suspected serial killer is killed while being apprehended, the police try to find a patsy in order to satisfy the public. A disgraced Captain who wants a promotion is given the chance and teams up with a mob boss, but a thorough prosecutor won't let it go. The movie should literally end at the 90-95 minute mark. They have this haunting moving shot that is perfect. Instead, they add in a few more unneeded plot details here and there and end it on a whimper instead of a bang. The ending is not the only weak point, weird plot points happen that seem ridiculous when they occur, and some of the conflict simply fizzles out. At the 100 minute mark, I was wondering when this thing was going to end. That is never a good sign when watching a film. It does have a few cool scenes and some weird black humour, but The Unjust is just unwell. See more 11/06/2012 Cops, gangsters and lawyers commit many crimes for the sake of solving one. An interesting look at the politics of justice. Well directed, but way too long. There are a few good scraps, but it's mostly police/political drama. See more Read all reviews

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