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Hard Hit

Original title: Balsinjehan
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.7K
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Hard Hit (2021)
Sung-Kyu (Jo Woo-Jin) works as a manager at a bank branch. he sets off to drive his kids to school and then go to work, but he receives a phone call without a caller ID. The caller tells him "when you get out the car, a bomb will explode."
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An ordinary family navigates the unpredictable circumstances caused by a mysterious phone call that puts them in a horrific situation.An ordinary family navigates the unpredictable circumstances caused by a mysterious phone call that puts them in a horrific situation.An ordinary family navigates the unpredictable circumstances caused by a mysterious phone call that puts them in a horrific situation.

  • Director
    • Kim Chang-ju
  • Writers
    • Kim Chang-ju
    • Alberto Marini
  • Stars
    • Jo Woo-jin
    • Ji Chang-wook
    • Lee Jae-in
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Chang-ju
    • Writers
      • Kim Chang-ju
      • Alberto Marini
    • Stars
      • Jo Woo-jin
      • Ji Chang-wook
      • Lee Jae-in
    • 26User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jo Woo-jin
    Jo Woo-jin
    • Lee Seong-gyoo
    Ji Chang-wook
    Ji Chang-wook
    • Jin-woo
    Lee Jae-in
    • Lee Hye-in
    Kim Ji-ho
    • Park Yeon-soo
    Lee Joo-han
    • EOD team member #4
    Haerry Kim
    Haerry Kim
    • TV reporter
    Jin Kyung
    Jin Kyung
    • Ban Yeong-hee
    Ryu Seung-su
    Ryu Seung-su
    • Police chief
    Jun Suk-ho
    Jun Suk-ho
    • Jeong-ho
    Kim Tae-joon
    • Man leaving the court
    • Director
      • Kim Chang-ju
    • Writers
      • Kim Chang-ju
      • Alberto Marini
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    7Muvilava

    Korean production keeps kicking Hollywood

    The actors playing father and daughter pulled off their roles very well. The cinematography was excellent. Midway the story almost fell apart, but the good quality of everything else made me look away from that misstep and still enjoy immensely.
    6tccandler

    "Speed" crossed with "Phone Booth"... a good thriller.

    This is a remake of a 2015 Spanish film, which will also soon be remade in Hollywood with Liam Neeson at the helm. The premise is exciting -- combining elements of Keanu Reeves in "Speed" and Colin Farrell in "Phone Booth". Hostages, Bombs, Car Chases... It's all fast-paced and well produced. My one quibble was the final outcome. I wish they had been a little braver in the final ten minutes.
    6T-xoo

    Intense thriller

    Definitely has some flaws. Everything is not perfect like the police's actions. However, the film is intense. From the first minute to the end, the movie is really fast pace. The 90 so minutes will pass super fast. There are a couple slow moments in the middle of the movie but this is to introduce the villain. Overall, great to watch.
    5mailtaskservice

    Below average movie

    Few big flaws. They dont know whats police procedures and processes. Lousily made. Not worth pay to watch at all. The conclusion is really nonsense after the multiple nonsenses. They should put more effort instead of producing such a low quality story movie.
    6BabySharkDoDoDie

    Hits Hard

    A good remake of the Spanish film El desconocido (2015) with very good acting from the lead actor. The supporting cast was also decent in what they were given & I enjoyed the background music as well.

    The only drawback is the villain's intentions which was not clear enough in the movie & some loopholes in the police part. Still a decent watch.

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      This Korean thriller is a remake of the Spanish film Retribution (2015) with Luis Tosar in the lead role and directed by Dani de la Torre. According to the director's statement in The Korean Herald, it should be similar to the original film with special settings that fit Korean circumstances. The same story was filmed once again in Germany as Don't. Get. Out! (2018). An American remake of the Spanish original titled as Retribution (2023) with Liam Neeson in the lead role is also planned.
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      Remake of Retribution (2015)

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2021 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Restricted Call
    • Production company
      • CJ Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $116,184
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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