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New World

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Drama / Crime / Thriller
South Korea, 2013, 134 min

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An undercover police officer investigating a powerful Korean crime ring is torn between his duty to uphold the law, and his loyalty to the criminal who trusts him implicitly in this tense crime thriller. Under the watch of his superior Kang, devoted cop Ja-sung embarks on a clandestine mission to infiltrate the powerful "Gold Moon" crime syndicate. Eight years later, he's become part of the organisation's inner circle by establishing a powerful bond with Jung Chung, the group's powerful second-in-command. When the head of the criminal outfit dies suddenly, however, the resulting internal power struggle threatens to destroy the syndicate, and dissolve the investigation. Now, Ja-sung must make a decision that will show where his true loyalties lie, and that could very well cost him his, career, if he doesn't pay with his life, first. (Madman Entertainment)

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DaViD´82 

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English Plot away, plot away, maybe the plot will work someday... The events occurring over just a few days before the vote for a successor to a deceased mafia boss, when everybody tried to gain the greatest possible influence. Interested parties include the police and various factions within the mafia. Although it heads inexorably toward the expected conclusion, it’s about the journey taken to get there. And here it luckily strides along a stylish and nicely twisted path that knows no compromises or pity. ()

agentmiky 

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English The Koreans didn’t want to be second, so they came up with a film similar in tone to the Chinese movie Infernal Affairs. Sure, there are many differences, but the basic premise of an undercover cop infiltrating the core of the largest Korean mafia, known as Goldmoon, is present here.  New World boasts an impressive cast; you couldn’t find bigger stars in Korea. Some might be put off by the slower pace, especially noticeable in the first half, as it’s not one of their typical adrenaline-fueled action film with plenty of bloodshed. But every now and then, it’s nice to watch a film that focuses mainly on dialogue. The second half features a few more action-packed scenes (the elevator scene is amazing), and the ending presents an unexpected twist that left me shaking my head in disbelief. Yes, the Koreans navigate the crime genre like fearless predators, that’s undeniable. I give it 7.5/10. P.S. Jeong-min Hwang was quite entertaining as the villain with his unique performance :D ()