Bulhandang

This movie outdid itself - is simply not any dude bro action flick. It has everything that has been lacking in many blockbuster films that I have been waiting for - for years.

I can tell the team behind it were passionate about the project; the sound effects are poignant when it matters the most, the fighting scenes have humour with people flying out of view (I legit laughed out loud), and the cinematography (sometimes like wes anderson), with appreciated story boarding, makes for contrast and relief from the building tension in the full 117 minutes - which I was on the edge of my seat for the entirety of it.

The film feels like it was made with meticulous love and I recommend it for anyone searching for a ride or die action drama.

Hint: invest in the relationships as there is more than meets the eye.

Also, better than Infernal Affairs, better than the american version The Departed, which, come on, hollywood always forgoes about character and relationships to more fighting scenes.

The Merciless didn't skimp on any of the good stuff - it is in a league of it's own. Shippers will be satisfied - I can't wait to get my hands on a director's cut.

This is one of my absolute favorite K-action movies!

I've watched this movie the first time when it came out and rewatched it again now, even with all movies I've come across between and, in my opinion, it's the last decent K-action/thriller movie made so far.

First of all, the actors. Wow! Honestly, Siwan surprised me with how he absolutely nailed this role, Kyung gu is exactly how you'd want the actor for this role to be, and the chemistry between them is top notch.

The movie is not slow pased at all, it's more of a calculated, fermented thing, where every scene and every line has to have a perfect impact. Even better that is switches between past and present to give more depth to characters relationship. This movie is a masterpiece.

This movie is really underrated !

To me, It's much better than parasite than won the Oscar of best film this year.

It's a bit darker than I would like, but the plot is very well made and story is completely unpredictable - which is what I reproach to parasite (great film but I already predicted the end from the beginning).

This is so different and well made !

Must watch !

Go for it .. it will never be disappoint you.. acting was perfect, story is unpredictable.

The Merciless is an incredible film, but Im Siwan totally and completely blew me away. His performance was on another level, and he fully owned his role. Before this, I had only seen him in "Run On" and "Summer Strike," where he played sweet, naive characters. But after watching "The Merciless," I saw him in a completely different light. His transformation was insane-he proved he can take on any character and completely embody it. His acting in this film was supreme, and he deserves way more recognition for it.

The movie itself was fantastic gripping storyline, intense action, sharp dialogue, and stunning cinematography. It was so well executed that it absolutely deserved the standing ovation it received at the 70th Cannes Film Festival. The tension kept me on edge the entire time, and the twists made it even better.

If you haven't seen The Merciless yet, you need to! It's a bold, stylish, and masterfully crafted crime thriller that deserves way more recognition. Highly recommended!