Kill Boksoon
critic Reviews
, 79% Fresh Tomatometer Score- Although its impact is blunted somewhat by meandering length and some cheesy visual effects, Kill Boksoon remains a pleasing punch to the gut for action fans.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRobert DanielsNew York Times
From the two characters’ search for acceptance emerges a tender mother-daughter bond worth its weight in blood.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNoel MurrayLos Angeles Times
Fans of over-the-top “John Wick”-style action movies and devotees of art-house cinema should each find something to like in “Kill Boksoon"...
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreQuinci LeGardyeSalon.com
In this magnetic film, Bok-soon's dilemmas as a mother and the moments where they inevitably intersect with her work make for the most thrilling portrayal of work-life balance put to the screen.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSimon AbramsRogerEbert.com
“Kill Boksoon” remains impressive, if only for its unexpected sensitivity and considerable emotional range.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreLeslie FelperinGuardian
Writer-director Byun Sung-hyun, an up-and-coming director, handles the action sequences with real flair, but does an even better job limning the complex, sometimes fraught relationships...
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJessica KiangVariety
Silly, splashy, CG-assisted nonsense — and at 2 hours 17 minutes, way too long.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNuha HassanNuha Hassan
Kill Boksoon shows a fair amount of emotional vulnerability within its characters, even though Byun could have explored their relationship’s complexities further.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJay WeissbergThe Film Verdict
The action sequences are well-done if not exactly thrilling, but the whole shebang is awfully predictable, and while Byun Sung-hyun toys with interesting notions of ethics and “doing the right thing,” that’s all just perfunctory window dressing.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreHidzir JunainiNME (New Music Express)
A tremendously fun action-thriller that more than makes up for its formulaic blemishes with an abundance of superb set-pieces, engaging domestic drama and offbeat wit.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScorePablo VillaçaCinema em Cena
Jeon Do-yeon´s performance is fantastic; she manages to create a multidimensional character within an absurd framework. [Full review in Portuguese]
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