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The action sequences are entertaining as hell and the lead actor is a Korean John Wick. His wife has a friend with a daughter and the hitman is convinced to watch over the teenage girl for a couple of weeks. It seems simple enough until the teen is abducted by a sex trafficking ring run by the Russian mafia.

The story becomes a bit confused as the hitman climbs the ladder of bad guys, killing legions along the way, using his hands, feet, knives and occasional gun to accomplish his mission.

He is a combination of Bruce Lee and John Wick and has the charisma to carry the film to its' predictable conclusion.

Do not expext Citizen Kane here but just sit back and enjoy the ride for an hour and a half.

I was lucky enough to attend the local premiere of the film in LA. Went in not really knowing anything, and was unsure if this was a remake of the John Woo movie.

Later on I found out it was based off a webcomic in which I had some reservations.

I was really surprised at how fun and good the movie was. And it was surprisingly funny! It's like a John Wick type movie, and it's pretty self aware, making references to other movies that are similar to the genre that was pretty tongue in cheek. The action was really good, and some of the shots were really cool.

I would recommend seeing this in the theater if you can. I had a good time.

If you follow Korean cinema you already know that Korean auteurs, among the best in the world, prefer to be first with a concept. However if they have to be a copycat, they will be relentless in trying to improve on the original. As good as this is, it has the same failings as the iconic American original, too fast, too furious, too frenetic, too implausible. Which is why it never comes close to the Korean masterpiece THE MAN FROM NOWHERE 2010, on my IMBb list of all time classics. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

Stoic man with a violent past must get back into his roots in order to save someone? Yawn. We've all seen that before. It's a tired trope really. But the thing is... this movie knows it - mocks it even at some point.

Instead of focusing in the plot and emotional depth like The Man from Nowhere, The Killer pour it all out on straight action. The fight choreography is impressive, and the John Wick vibe is noticeable from the stylish neon-lit hallway brawls, melee combats, to gun fus.

8/10 One of the best korean martial arts action movies.

I liked this movie. In general, the cinematography of the countries of the East, like other industries, knows how to quickly use the inventions and ideas of the West. In our case, it is a replica of the popular American franchise about the hired killer John Wick.

And you know, copied quite well. Certain illogicalities were masked by a dynamic plot that does not allow us to think about inconsistencies. The battles are staged quite well, the camera movements are also copied from Hollywood masters. But there is still a Korean environment and atmosphere. There is a lot of blood, but it does not cut the eyes and harmoniously fits into this meat grinder.

The main character for me is just a killer robot doing his job according to the scripts. This picture is not about empathy for the characters, but about a driving attraction that captivates and draws you into a whirlwind of gunfights and duels.

Therefore, as a project with a meaningful load, it should not be considered. Although he promotes certain moral principles - do not insult the innocent and the weak, for example.

For me, this is a well-deserved 7 points. Hang out in the evening with chips and corned beef.

A man gets suckered into watching the daughter of his wife's friend with the explicate instruction of making sure she is safe only to learn the teen is being targeted by a sex trafficking ring. No problem though because this fella is a top notch mercenary/hitman and willing to go to great lengths to keep the girl safe.

Great action choreography and stunt work but the story is lacking.

There wasn't enough focus on the story to help the viewer care about what was happening. We find out very little about the teen, the hitman and his wife or a GOOD reason as to why the girl was targeted. However, the action scenes are really done well and sorta carry the entire film.

Not the best woven story but still a decent watch for the action.

Jang Hyuk returns to the big screen with a strong performance of a retired hitman named Bang Ui-gang, whom agrees to watch over middle schooler, Kim Yoon-ji (Lee Seo-young), whilst her family is on vacation. Ui-gang ultimately returns to his roots as an assassin when he uncovers a conspiracy involving Yoon-ji, tying deep into the branches of pedophilia and sex-trafficking.

Adapted from the novel 'The Kid Deserves to Die' written by Bang Ji-ho. The titular character we follow throughout the film is an often cold and calculated individual who always seems to be one step ahead of the rest. Having all the connections and the wealth to be a worthy adversary to those within the criminal underground. Reminiscent to the character John Wick portrayed by Keanu Reeves. His presence manages to stir the pot, leaving no one unscathed. Audiences are spoiled with one of the best action packed South Korean blockbusters of the summer. With brutal executions, and an array of extraordinary stunts and martial arts choreography performed by Jang Hyuk himself. The theater was left in a state of excitement and awe by what we all witnessed with this film. Viewers are even treated to behind-the-scenes footage during the end credits so stay tuned.

Although, the storyline does feel all-too-familiar with tropes that leave viewers yearning for more. Director Jae-hoon Choi tries to make the most of this straightforward shoot 'em up. Applying touches of emotion and witty dialogue between characters that fills some holes of where this rodeo is lacking.

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The movie is not dull at all and is pretty entertaining. Even though it's not a comedic movie, there's a lot of subtle humor. It offers anime-like elements that fit the movie really well. Occasionally there are trains of thought in addition to the external dialogue which I really enjoy. It's a rare element that many movies could benefit from, imo. I don't know what it is about movies like that that is so enjoyable to watch even though the protagonist is an undefeatable god who hardly gets bruises.

It's an overall high quality experience: from the visuals to the dialogue, the action scenes, subtle humor, and whatever else I could've asked for. Very enjoyable.

No pun intended - whenever I hear the Killer ... I always think of John Woos classic movie. A movie that really changed a lot for me - and I suspect not just for me. I like movies from everywhere and try to watch as many as possible (which you may have already figured out) ... but Killer and Hard Boiled were quite the revelations for me.

Now this has nothing to do with that movie and stands on his own. Like the titular character. He knows what he is doing ... and he still will do anything his girlfriend tells him to do ... even babysitting. Which is not an easy thing to do anyway - but even worse when the subject is attracting evil people ... and trouble. I would not entirely blame her - spoiled as she might be. But it also helps the story move along ... and gives us a lot of action sequences ... very well choreographed ones at that.

The stoic nature of our main character, the knowledge that he is better than others ... well maybe you can identify with that - like I do. I'm just kidding of course ... we wish. Great action cinema ... paper thin story, but enough to keep it all moving along. With a main bad guy, we get to see fight our guy over and over again ... what more could you wish for?

The action sequences were well crafted and shot. This movie is filled with terrific fight choreography and cutting edge fight sequences.

Also appreciated how self-aware the story is, with characters often commenting on other similar movies or with small gestures with certain props (no spoilers, sips a coffee).

Big letdown compared to The Swordsman but still satisfying 2nd half.

Props to the camerawork, stunt team and actors. Writing in 1st half very bad. In 2nd half okeyish. Soundtrack sounded mostly very cheap but got less noticable in 2nd half. I don't know what happened, after the The Swordsman I thought the director/actor team would do be going to the stars, seemed like a dream team. The whole kinda unique camera style from The Swordsman only got noticeable in the 2nd half / last 3rd. Which was a pleasant surprise, after the disappointing and very cliche, cheaply written first half. I was looking forward to this a lot, and it seems at some points a lot of effort went into this and it showed but ultimately was let down by poor writing. Personally OST is a big thing as well and it was not good to say the least. Damn. They could have done more with this. 6 is being generous. Hope they'll go on to be doing something better.

Let's start with the positives: action scenes are well produced, the locations are well done and the music doesn't get in the way. However, while the film shines on the action everything else is average to below.

The plot is the worst aspect of the film. The story is very convoluted and does not convince us in terms of believability. Another aspect that leaves something to be desired is the pace. Even with less than 90min it seems that we are seeing a work with twice the duration.

Other reviews have already mentioned, but the influence of John Wick more hinders than helps the film. Most of the fights would benefit from the melee weapon tradition of Korean films rather than the firearms of the Americans.

All in all, a very mediocre film 5/10.

One of the few gifts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the use of Korean films to provide cinema screens in the Western world with content/programming. Until the pandemic hit, I'm unsure whether I had watched more than a handful of Korean movies over the course of my near half-century on this Earth. Since then, I've watched several every year, especially when the reviews are good, and I've rarely been disappointed. If you can handle subtitles, if you can take this in on a big screen, if you're open minded enough to watch foreign films, and if you enjoy action movies, then you should enjoy The Killer. It's recommended viewing for fans of the genre.

Firstly, in my opinion the movie is good but these is more blood, I think we must decrease the offinsive movies because the increasing of criminal accedant and the next genedar and teen take care, I think we can do better and get the best for our.

I can not agnore that the movie derama is very beutiful iam paniced in the moment discover that the mother is a big criminar it was sulprise to me.

The hereo is a wonderful and have attractive character.

I hope interesting with movie and have agood time.

With my best wishes.

Thanks very much.

Finally I hope in the next time we have got alot of good action movies.

This movie isn't bad - it's actually pretty good - but it doesn't try to innovate at all. The story is decent: an ex-hitman, Ui-gang, is living a peaceful life until his wife goes on a trip and he's asked to look after Yoon-ji, the teenage daughter of a friend. Of course, things go sideways, the girl gets kidnapped, and he's forced to return to his old violent ways.

The plot itself is actually great, with some real "WTF just happened" moments - and yeah, it's worth watching just for those. But the in-between? Kinda boring. Watching a "badass" dude wipe out wave after wave of enemies gets old fast. Early on, he seems careless and doesn't really protect the girl - which later turns out to make sense - but by then, the repetition has already worn you down.

Overall, it's a movie that could've been more if it had taken some risks. It's got some cool moments, and the action hits hard, but it's far from unforgettable.

The Killer has a pretty basic story. A retired assassin protects a teenage girl who is the daughter of his wife's friend after she gets kidnapped. The plot is simple and nothing new.

There is a plot twist near the end, but I won't mention it. Still, the main story stays straightforward.

The action is strong. It may not be as good as top Korean or Hollywood films, but it is still very enjoyable. The hand-to-hand combat and martial arts are done well and look smooth on screen.

Jang Hyuk, who plays Bang Ui-gang, does a great job in the lead role. Bruce Khan, who plays Yuri, also acted really well and added intensity to the film.

It's a good one-time watch, especially for people who enjoy revenge stories and action-packed thrillers.

With subtle glimpses of humor, irony, and even compassion, Jang Hyuk is captivating as Bang Ui Gang shifts from seeing Kim Yun Ji as a nuisance to someone deserving of his protection. Once he is invested in finding "who chose the girl," take a deep breath and hang on for the ride because no one is off limits.

This is another really good South Korean action and martial arts film. It is clearly modeled after the John Wick style of films. Its protagonist is a likable but deadly man of few words that gets dragged into an international sex trafficking ring to save a teenage girl in his care. Great acting. Great and violent fight choreography. Visually exciting. It moves from the first moment to the last. I understand this is based on source material; however, I am unfamiliar with it and I don't think it hurts the experience any. I would watch it in Korea with Subtitles to get the best experience. This is Korean film making at its best.

I wouldn't have rated it if it wasn't for the high reviews. The first review I read compared it to John Wick, and it was so convincing that I watched the movie immediately after. First of all, that reviewer should consider a career in sales or politics, because his review was that good.

Some movies can have action that's so good that the story doesn't matter. This isn't one of them. Seeing the main actor fight, move around, and shoot makes me appreciate how good Keanu Reeves and the people working on John Wick are.

The action is average at best. No sequence is good and no sequence stands out. If it had a story I might have made it past halfway, but after a while of subpar everything, I gave up.

I considered myself a fan of Korean action movies, but lately, after watching movies like this, Alienoid, and The Witch part 2, I'm thinking maybe I have changed... or maybe the quality of their movies is going down.

If you are looking for an action-packed movie, look no further. Jang Hyuk once again amazes with his martial arts skills. The witty dialogue was an added bonus.

Léon 1994, Taken 2008, The Man From Nowhere 2010 are prime examples of good films of this genre and also worth getting for your movie collection.

This movie is about a retired hitman who works as a driver. He takes on the job of looking after his friend's teenage daughter. After she is abducted he makes it his mission to find her, whatever the cost.

This plot has been done to death in my belief. It is the most typical action-thriller formula. But the way the director handles this project is inferior to films I mentioned above. At least those movies were worth watching again and again.

Verdict: not worth your time if you've already seen the movies I've mentioned.