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Real

Original title: Ri-eol
  • 2017
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
2K
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Kim Soo-hyun in Real (2017)
ActionThriller

A criminal aspiring to build a casino finds himself in endless threat when a man starts imitating every single thing he does.A criminal aspiring to build a casino finds himself in endless threat when a man starts imitating every single thing he does.A criminal aspiring to build a casino finds himself in endless threat when a man starts imitating every single thing he does.

  • Director
    • Love Lee
  • Writers
    • Lee Jung-Sub
    • Park Myeong-chan
    • Huh Young-Man
  • Stars
    • Kim Soo-hyun
    • Sung Dong-il
    • Lee Sung-min
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Love Lee
    • Writers
      • Lee Jung-Sub
      • Park Myeong-chan
      • Huh Young-Man
    • Stars
      • Kim Soo-hyun
      • Sung Dong-il
      • Lee Sung-min
    • 21User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kim Soo-hyun
    Kim Soo-hyun
    • Jang Tae-young
    Sung Dong-il
    Sung Dong-il
    • Jo Won-geun
    Lee Sung-min
    Lee Sung-min
    • Choi Jin-gi
    Sulli Choi
    Sulli Choi
    • Song Yoo-hwa
    Jo Woo-jin
    Jo Woo-jin
    • Sa Do-jin
    Kim Hong-pa
    Kim Hong-pa
    • Choi Nak-hyun
    Jeong In-gyeom
    • Professor Kim
    Kwon Choi
    • General Manager Baek
    Han Ji-Eun
    Han Ji-Eun
    • Han Ye-won
    Kim Sun-ah
    • Miss. Jin
    Go Gyu-pil
    Go Gyu-pil
    • Bald
    Lee Wan
    • Jang Tae-yeong double…
    Jung Jae-sung
    Jung Jae-sung
    • Patient
    Im Hyeon-joo
    • Woman 1
    Candy Alexa
    Candy Alexa
    • Choi Nak-hyeon hideout call girl
    Chan-woo Jeong
    • President Han
    Gyoo-Hyeon Kim
    • Holster
    Shin Mi-young
    Shin Mi-young
    • Caregiver
    • Director
      • Love Lee
    • Writers
      • Lee Jung-Sub
      • Park Myeong-chan
      • Huh Young-Man
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    User reviews21

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    2PennyReviews

    Not Good Enough

    So, why two out of ten stars for this movie? Because the performances were really good so I had to give them that.

    However, the story was ... hmm ... complicated. It didn't make sense most of the time and when it finally did, it just wasn't worth the two hours plus that were wasted watching it. Some of the mature scenes were, I guess, there to make it more edgy, but, for real, there were just unnecessary. The action scenes were okay and the visuals really nice, but they seemed to focus more on them than the story, which was just thinly spread through this lengthy film.

    So, overall, two out of ten.
    SajeevN

    Dont even try

    A classic case of actual villan of the movie turns out to be the director of the movie..

    The story line is about helping beggars and giving them a life. .

    Infact if you really cared about your movie plot.. instead of making this worst movie ever you should have used that money towards beggars uplift.. atleast we would have been spared.

    I don't understand how such big actors with so much experience fail to see they are going to torcher audience with such screenplay.

    Please next time if you ever think of making a movie please enact with junior actors or use some AI tool to make the movie first .. watch it yourselves and feel the pain you are going to leave on moive goers.
    8superert-55999

    Lots of passion and dedication from Kim Soo Hyun

    Interesting plot and storyline. It's a challenge to play two roles in one person and Kim Soo Hyun had showed his confidence, passion and dedication in achieving the great performance especially in differentiate the extreme characters between the two roles, which was very convincing; and of course his professional in those sexy moments. The scene shooting was awesome, though the final gangsters gun shooting scene could be more creative, in order to build up the final part in more artistic way which make the ending echo.
    10jlau-17325

    Kim Soo Hyun is a real actor

    The story is unique and the filming style is creative. The color, the music and every scene are done with heart and sincerity. You can see passion from the director and the actors in the film. Kim Soo Hyun's acting is perfect in acting 2 roles with multiple personalities. Although 2 characters of him appeared at the same time on the scene, you will not mix up the 2 characters even though they dressed up at the same way. You even cannot in any way relate the character with Kim Soo Hyun, you will accept that this man on the screen is Jang Tae Yeong. Kim Soo Hyun is a very respectful actor. He is very passionate on acting, always challenge himself to the full extent, never perform similar characters in his work and devote himself 100% to every project. Many actors can perform hero role, but other than Kim Soo Hyun, don't think any one else in Korea can perform this complicated role. It is a pity that the movie was not fairly treated in Korea due to political reason. Hoping that Kim Soo Hyun will not be frightened away and continue to challenge himself.
    4lilseena

    Had potential, but lacking in many ways

    I just watched the movie Real and I can only give it 4 stars.. For me the movie was confusing. I understand that they want to bring complexity and create space for people having their own interpretation. But for that to happen there need to be enough elements to form a decent plotline. For me the narrative was so little and it focused too much on the aesthetics. Although it was pleasant to watch and I liked the color schemes, It simply is not enough if the story is lacking.

    Besides all the negative aspects Kim Soohyun's acting was really refreshing. It was nice to see him take on two roles for this movie. Both were very distinctive and it was a pleasure to see him in different roles than I've seen him before. I always appreciate actors/actresses who show how versatile they can be.

    Despite the positive points like acting, visuals and music these will not save the movie if the story is lacking.

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 2017 (South Korea)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • China
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Sự Thật
    • Production companies
      • Alibaba Pictures Group
      • CJ E&M Film Financing & Investment Entertainment & Comics
      • CJ Entertainment
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      • $2,984,948
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 17m(137 min)
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