Yeong-hwa-neun yeong-hwa-da (2008)

Yeong-hwa-neun yeong-hwa-da: Directed by Hun Jang. With So Ji-seob, Jang Hie-jin, Soo-Hyun Hong, Man-sik Jeong. A gangster who wants to be an actor; an actor more gangster than anything. Here their paths and lives begin to cross.

“Billed as an action movie by trailers, and occasionally funny, Rough Cut is a complex drama playing out underneath an amusing premise.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe two leads share great chemistry and rivalry but manage to avoid a lot of the stereotypes and clichés for buddy action/comedies. The actor must negotiate a deteriorating private and public life while learning how to be less of an ass; the gangsteru0026#39;s journey is perhaps more enigmatic and very thought provoking. His trajectory isnu0026#39;t what youu0026#39;d expect from Hollywood cinema.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe two characters have their own distinct lives, which are interwoven mostly through their commitment to the film, which punctuates the ending with what may be the only major full action scene. (and itu0026#39;s plenty visceral to behold) This movie is easy to get into, but deep enough to truly reflect on. Itu0026#39;s a little gem of entertainment.”