The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) is a South Korean crime thriller that grabs you and doesn’t let go. Directed by Lee Won-tae, it follows Jang Dong-soo (Ma Dong-seok), a ruthless gangster who survives an attack by a serial killer (Kim Sung-kyu). Teaming up with rogue cop Jung Tae-seok (Kim Mu-yeol), the two form an uneasy alliance to hunt the psychopath. Ma’s commanding presence and deadpan humor steal the show, while Kim’s chilling killer keeps you on edge.
The action is brutal—think car chases and bone-crunching fights—set against Seoul’s neon-lit underbelly. The pacing is relentless, though the final act leans heavily on genre tropes. At 109 minutes, it’s a lean, mean thrill ride that balances character depth with raw intensity. Fans of gritty crime dramas will eat this up. Don’t miss this electrifying clash of morals and mayhem!
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