Korean detective. Yeah, it's a detective. Not a thriller with elements of a detective, not a police drama with an investigation, not an adventure with a plot mystery, this is a detective. Classic, written and filmed according to all rules and canons. This should be known before watching movies, because if you think about it and remember, there are not so many pure, concentrated detectives, now it is fashionable to mix genres.
What's the movie about:
A certain fan of detectives (I would even say “geek”, although in Russian there is not a very literary word that can express the main character more succinctly), who has, without jokes, quite sane, analytical mind, is not fit for service in the police for health reasons. But he remained devoted to his passion, and runs the most popular blog on unsolved crimes in Korea, and, during a break between working as a salesman in a bookstore and quarreling with his wife, he washed up in the local police department, where he tries to help the investigation, but the Korean law enforcement team takes him for a clown and a jester, and drives him away from the station. Meanwhile, the wife of the best friend of the protagonist is brutally murdered, and the man, as usual, not believing that his comrade could go to the murder, begins his own investigation. An experienced partner of the suspect also does not believe in the guilt of the companion of the main character, and also conducts an investigation, so they have to work together. At first, their relationship resembles the relationship of Dr. Cox and JD from the series “Clinic”, but as in the popular series, over time, improve.
Plot: the plot is good, the plot is intriguing, keeps in suspense, does not let you get bored, does not throw pianos in the bushes. The general canvas is similar to one famous detective of the mid-twentieth century, but I will not say which one, so as not to spoiler you the ending. After watching, you will know what I mean.
In the genres "comedy" is indicated (if not specified, then this is a serious omission) and as a comedy, this film is really funny and funny. Right where. The film does not try to make fun from the first to the last minute. There are comedic moments, and they look organic, discharge the viewer, do not let you get bored, and most importantly, they are funny.
Elements of family drama slip in places, and it does not seem superfluous or far-fetched. In general, I have written this and will write it again, but the film, first of all, attracts with its integrity. In the film, everything is in its place, nothing superfluous, everything is like a perfectly staged dance, or like a superb melody of the maestro. Nothing is too much and nowhere, nothing too much.
Acting: It's good. Everyone is in their place, everyone is playing well, I want to exclaim FAITH and thank the actors. In any case, the eye never caught.
Bottom line:
First of all, I recommend all lovers of detectives, especially pure, classic detectives. All lovers of comedies, everyone who wants to choose a movie for the evening, and do not lose the choice. Look boldly.
In short, the film is recommended for viewing. You won't regret it.
7 out of 10