Excellent Thriller
“Steel Rain” is one of South Korea's finest action films, also starring two brilliant actors. The Cast, Writer, and Director are all excellent. Though some of the plot may be a little confusing or overly complex, and some photo-shopping not very realistic, along with the pace in the last 25 minutes being almost breathless, the rest of the film is excellent and quite thrilling. But in addition to the action is the friendship between the leads, which is mature and becomes deeply moving. Both actors are terrific, especially Jung Woo-sung, who can play any role, and has been one of the great actors in the world for over 20 years. He does it again here—completely believable as the North Korean officer trying to stop a tragedy, and the gentle husband, father, and friend who says more with his eyes than most actors can. But his co-star, Kwak Do-won is also very skilled, and holds his own beautifully with a sensitive portrayal of a South Korean who believes in his new friend and keeps a promise. Strongly Recommended.Was this review helpful to you?
-The performances of the two lead actors Jung Woo-sung and Kwak Do-won are excellent, and the relation they form is a delight to watch.
-The visual and technical aspects of the film are top notch.
-The action scenes are shot and executed very well.
-The emotional aspect of the film has been dealt with very well.
-The film is very gripping thanks to the excellent story and crisp editing.
Negatives:
-The film could've been slightly shorter.
Repeat value: Yes
Undoubtedly, STEEL RAIN is a masterfully crafted action film which is a must watch for all!
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