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Cinematic Rating

6.2 / 10

Budget

$4,000,000

Studio

Taewon Entertainment, Cinema Service, CJ Entertainment

Face Review

Unfiltered Review Released: 1997 Rating: 6.2/10 1h 32m French / Korean Horror • Crime

MovieWise Analysis

The Story: In 1997, audiences were introduced to Face. Taking place within the realm of Crime, Drama, Thriller, the story highlights Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.

Cinematic Style: Technically, the project takes a bold approach. Rather than relying on clichés, it uses its identity as "The blag to kill for. Only one of them meant it for real." to craft a world that feels both expansive and Logic-driven.

The Experience: The experience is defined by how it handles its central conflict. It doesn't just present a story; it builds an environment where the stakes feel personal and the resolution feels earned.

The Verdict: Ultimately, Face succeeds because it respects the audience's intelligence. It is a mandatory watch for anyone following the latest in Crime, Drama, Thriller cinema.

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