The President's Last Bang

what the film lacks in depth it makes up for in Hong Kong-style punch, with vivid cinematography and powerfully choreographed action.

The President's Last Bang comes off as all too ridiculously believable.

Although a tad long-winded and plodding, it's vigorously acted and persuasive, leaving the viewer to suspect that Im's account, drawn from historical records, could be pretty close to the truth.

Im Sang Soo is, film by film, challenging the way modern South Koreans think and behave.

A virtuoso slice of sustained black humor.

The President's Last Bang is as funny as its title promises. I can think of no higher praise.

Scenes of grotesque violence are handled oddly lackadaisically, with the occasional low-ranking character meekly suggesting that maybe this isn't such a good idea before reluctantly agreeing to follow orders anyway.

It's a daring glance into the past... Uniquely cherish-able.

The film certainly doesn't spend too much superfluous time introducing the players, so it's at times confusing keeping track of just who is doing what to whom. Nonetheless, I found that it unfolded with enough style and humour to keep it interesting.

I found it muddled and un-engaging.