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Countdown

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2011 | 119 min | Action, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and people who like their stories at full throttle. Popcorn viewing in the best sense. Same wavelength as John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.

A cold-blooded debt collector who never fails to get what he wants meets the beautiful yet mysterious ex-impostor whose every word is nothing but a lie. She has the key to save his life but he discovers that she only puts him into a deeper trouble. Time is running out and he needs to get it done while his heart still beats.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Huh Jong-ho

  • Jung Jae-youngTae Gun-ho
  • Jeon Do-yeonCha Ha-yeon
  • Oh Man-seokSwy
  • Jeong Man-sikManager Han
  • Lee Min-youngJang Hyeon-ji
  • Kim Dong-wookFly
  • Kim Jae-hwaMom-bbae
  • Song Hye-kyoNice looking girl in disguise
  • Shin Sun-heeDoctor
  • Woo Mi-hwaMin-jun's mother