Director: Ha Won-Joon
Cast: Jung Doo-Hong, Ryu Deok-Hwan, Seo Eun-A, Jung Eui-Gap, Kim Hae-In, Choi Je-Heon, Yoon Seung-Hoon, Lee Hae-Young, Kwon Hyeong-Joon, Choi Ha-Na
Running Time: 90 min.
By Paul Bramhall
Coming with possibly the most ridiculous English title since Wheels on Meals, director Ha Won-joon’s sophomore feature Fist and Furious probably has the guys over at The Asylum kicking themselves for not coming up with such a title of their own (instead they released The Fast and the Fierce in 2017). Awful wordplay aside, the mid-budget Korean production is notable to action fans for featuring the countries most prominent action director, Jung Doo-hong, in his first leading role since co-starring alongside Ryoo Seung-wan in the latters City of Violence in 2006 (which was also his first leading role).
While Doo-hong had memorable supporting turns in many of the early Korean Wave classics such as No Blood No Tears, Resurrection of the Little Match Girl, Arahan, and Fighter in the Wind, by enlarge he’s spent his career behind the camera. Chances are if there’s action in a Korean movie, Doo-hong will be involved in some capacity, so to see him here in only his 2nd leading role in 14 years is a rarity. It’s also a welcome return, as while many action directors may not necessarily be able to turn their talent for orchestrating chaos into onscreen charisma, as proven by City of Violence Doo-hong has a likeable screen Continue reading
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