It’s no John Wick, but it’s entertaining and has a little bit of humor.

It’s no John Wick, but it’s entertaining and has a little bit of humor.

‘A Man Of Reason’ Review – Jung Woo-sung’s Stellar, Enthralling Debut Thriller

The world seems to be oversaturated with bloated thrillers these days, which can make these films a tough hang. Whether it’s following subplots that don’t add much to the overall narrative or having someone deal with the traumas of their past over and over again, these extra scenes and moments add up. Fortunately, first-time writer-director Jung Woo-sung doesn’t fall for these mistakes in A Man of Reason. The film also stars Jung Woo-sung as Soo-hyuk, a former hitman who has just been released from prison. He quickly discovers that he has a daughter and tries to ensure his way out of the crime lifestyle so that he can be there for her. As is to be expected, however, the crime bosses of his past don’t take too kindly to his request, seeking to hunt him down and put his family in danger.

While this is Jung Woo-sung’s directorial debut, there’s nothing in the film that would indicate this. The camera moves freely, not feeling like it must be set in stone for each shot. Slow pans down the street or around the room allow for the spaces to be lived in as opposed to perfectly staged for maximum efficiency. These are the tricks typically found in more seasoned directors, but Woo-sung is already in mid-career form here. The camera work is especially impressive in action sequences, of which there are fewer than you might expect in a thriller like this. One of the coolest scenes…

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‘A Man Of Reason’ Review – Jung Woo-sung’s Stellar, Enthralling Debut Thriller

The world seems to be oversaturated with bloated thrillers these days, which can make these films a tough hang. Whether it’s following subplots that don’t add much to the overall narrative or having someone deal with the traumas of their past over and over again, these extra scenes and moments add up. Fortunately, first-time writer-director Jung Woo-sung doesn’t fall for these mistakes in A Man of Reason. The film also stars Jung Woo-sung as Soo-hyuk, a former hitman who has just been released from prison. He quickly discovers that he has a daughter and tries to ensure his way out of the crime lifestyle so that he can be there for her. As is to be expected, however, the crime bosses of his past don’t take too kindly to his request, seeking to hunt him down and put his family in danger.

While this is Jung Woo-sung’s directorial debut, there’s nothing in the film that would indicate this. The camera moves freely, not feeling like it must be set in stone for each shot. Slow pans down the street or around the room allow for the spaces to be lived in as opposed to perfectly staged for maximum efficiency. These are the tricks typically found in more seasoned directors, but Woo-sung is already in mid-career form here. The camera work is especially impressive in action sequences, of which there are fewer than you might expect in a thriller like this. One of the coolest scenes…

This review continues at GVN

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BUT YOU DIDNT HAVE TO CUT ME OFFFF—