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The Merciless
2017
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The Merciless
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6
Negative reviews
2
Average Rating
3.2
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2.5
Still, the stylized production and stomach churning violence are tailor made for Asian genre fans, making the film an easy sell abroad.
Variety
2.0
A violent South Korean crime thriller that never escapes its genre roots with any great conviction.
Time Out
4.0
Although it could possibly be deemed a case of style over substance, Byun Sung hyuns The Merciless is an accomplished and well structured South Korean ..
Screen Daily
2.5
Byun Sung Hyuns violent underworld saga brings little new to the genre, but its reliable cast, slick visuals and testosterone drenched mood should dra ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Even if the substance doesnt always match the style, theres plenty to relish.
4.0
The Merciless is practically begging for a Hollywood retread of its own, as Byun delivers a taut and visceral slice of machismo; a tough, gaudy entry ..
Flim List
3.0
Its not perfect, but mainstream South Korean entry The Merciless is well executed and serves as a refreshing addition to this years Cannes lineup.
The Play List
4.0
As in any good genre film, theres much more to it than shots and kicks.
4.0
Although theres nothing new here, Byun Sung hyuns script is multi layered and sharp, and Sol Kyung gu and Im Si wan help to give what might otherwise ..
easternKicks.com
1.5
I dont know whether its because the story is so generic or the acting is so mediocre, but The Merciless just doesnt have anything like that going for ..
2.5
The Merciless is not a masterpiece, but Byun Sung Hyun achieved his goal of standing out, at least partially, in his first effort in the genre. If he ..
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