Master
Seen it?2016 | 143 min | Crime, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Korea’s biggest network marketing scam reveals a far greater network of corruption and conspiracy lurking underneath.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$51 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cho Ui-seok
- Lee Byung-hunPresident Jin
- Gang Dong-wonKim Jae-myung
- Kim Woo-binPark Jang-goon
- Uhm Ji-wonSin Gemma
- Oh Dal-suHwang Myung-joon
- Jin KyungKim Eom-ma
- Jung Won-joongChief of the National Police Agency
- Yoo Yeon-sooChief Han
- Cho Hyun-chulMan with Glasses
- Park Hae-sooPresident Jin's Pawns