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Ok, so I'd have rated this movie lower but it really picked up after the mid part. It's intriguing, well-acted and simply engaging. My biggest complaint is the fate and substance of the CCTV footage- we saw a bit and it figures why they're hiding it, but overall I didn't understand if it did capture the killer or not. Why couldn't the defense demand it? It was not listed as evidence but there were witnesses who informally testified detective Lee demanded it. He was not going to be allowed as a witness but there were others who could testify and cast doubt on the prosecution. I still can't say I know exactly what was on the footage except for the little we were shown where we find out why it was hidden. It was made confusing and should have been clarified better. Moreover the entire timeline of the murder was confusing too. I couldn't say how things unfolded with any precision. I have to rewatch to see if I missed something. Jang Hyuk hairstyle is way too hip for someone in prison. Other than that, enjoyed both the acting and the intrigue. Solid movie out of south Korea!

"The Client" is a mystery thriller court drama, with many red herrings that plays on familiar legal drama tropes. Within that is serious questions about justice, and the way to go about getting justice. As well as what general social consequences there are when a method to get justice goes wrong.

To contrast with the dramatic moments is criminal defense attorney who doesn't take himself all that seriously. He probably could have his own tv show, he's quite intriguing! His assistants as well have a lighter manner, creating some almost sitcom moments.

I would say this movie does a good job fleshing out both sides of the faults and issues of defense and prosecutor attorneys. I don't know the Korean justice system that well, but some of the calls the judge made, and the objective as well, seemed odd however. I have my doubts about whether "The Client" is that technically correct legally speaking. Especially the end. But I think there is enough nuance to make the movie philosophically interesting.

A bonus is the unexpected twist at the end. Kind of wish maybe it played out differently. But I do enjoy the banter between the two attorneys representing different sides. Maybe their relationship is the actual point of the film.

I love thrillers and this is one of the best. If you love to watch thrillers based on murder cases in trial, you will love this. The movie starts with the murder and the police catch the husband of the victim as the killer. They don't, however, have the body, and she is suspected to being killed. A young precipitous lawyer takes the case in favor of the killer. The move rolls through court room and internecine fight between rival lawyers. However, they missed some important issues in the case. One, what happened to the CCTV video? Two, why the prosecution didn't pursue other possible killers? Three, some scenes didn't sync well like the arrest in the highway. Nevertheless, the climax has an anti-climax and that makes you thrilled. Besides, the final comment by the rival lawyer was superb: "He didn't look back!" One could even make a Sherlock Holmes logical reasoning based on that. In short, if you are into thriller and mystery movies, please watch this.

The movie has its moments, driving the story together. It's a good balance of drama and thriller, keeps you into glue. What worked:

• story
• lead actors

What didn't work:

• some might find it more of a drama rather than a thriller
• pretty pretentious at times how it is going to end

Final verdict: It's a one time watch. Must say there are better thrillers from S Korea.

One of the must-watch Korean movies, the story and plot are enigmatic and full of question marks.

Contains a plot twist where the audience is invited to guess who is right! Extraordinary!