Psychokinesis
Seen it?2018 | 101 min | Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An ordinary guy suddenly finds he has superpowers he can use to help his spirited daughter and the people around them, but he also runs into trouble in the process.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho
- Ryu Seung-ryongShin Suk-hun
- Shim Eun-kyungShin Roo-mi
- Park Jeong-minKim Jeong-hyeon
- Kim Min-jaePresident Min
- Jung Yu-miDirector Hong
- Yoo Seung-mokMr. Kim
- Kim Young-sunRoo-mi's Mom
- Ye Su-jeongMs. Jeong
- Tae Hang-hoPresident Min's Subordinate
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