
I wouldn't exactly call this movie a suspense-fest because it takes a bit to build up and sometimes it relies a little too much on some forced humor, but the real strength of this film is veteran actor Kim Yoon-seok and how he makes you want to root for his quite flawed character. You might recognize his name from the films Chaser and The Yellow Sea, both of which I enjoyed mightily and reviewed on this blog, but if you don't recognize his name then here's your chance to get acquainted.
This film was directed by Lee Yeon-woo, a man who has only directed three films in the past twelve years, with Running Turtle being his sophomore effort. I believe he also co-wrote the script, too.
I found it hard to believe this was only someone's second movie, but I think that the good filmmakers are just naturally gifted that way. Again, that's not to say that this is one of the greatest Korean films I've ever seen, but it's a solid movie and worth a watch if you are a fan of chase movies with a bit of comedic relief or Korean films. I'd certainly be willing to watch it again, if only to see if it flows better after a second viewing.
Watch the movie and maybe you'll enjoy it a little bit. That's my advice.
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