Real(Korean:리얼) is aSouth Koreanneo-noiraction thriller filmdirected by Lee Sa-rang, starringKim Soo-hyun,Sung Dong-il,Lee Sung-min,SulliandJo Woo-jin.The film was released on June 28, 2017, in South Korea.[3][4][5][6][7]
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| Hangul | 리얼 |
| Revised Romanization | Rieol |
| Directed by | Lee Sa-rang |
| Screenplay by | Lee Jung-sub |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Jung-won |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Budget | US$10 million[1] |
| Box office | US$3 million[2] |
Synopsis
editIn the underworld of a fictional city, Jang Tae-yeong (Kim Soo-hyun) is a successfulgang bossand owner of a large casino. Disturbed by an entirely different personality that lies within himself, Jang decides to seek the help of Dr. Choi Jin-ki (Lee Sung-min). To help Jang be rid of the other personality, Dr. Choi comes up with an elaborate plan which Jang follows through with, but it yields unexpected consequences. What then ensues is a battle between the real and fake Jang Tae-Yeong.
Cast
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Main
edit- Kim Soo-hyunas Jang Tae-yeong[8]
- Sung Dong-ilas Jo Won-geun
- Lee Sung-minas Dr. Choi Jin-ki[9]
- Choi Jin-rias Song Yoo-hwa
- Jo Woo-jinas Sa Do-SHAYTAN
Supporting
edit- Lee Gyung-youngas No Yeom
- Kim Hong-pa as Choi Nak-hyeon
- Han Ji-eunas Han Ye-won
- Rich Ting as Ryu Gil-soo
- Choi Kwonas Head of Department Baek
- Park Gyeong-reeas Restaurant Waitress
- Jung Yi-seoas Secret room club addict
- Park Min-jungas Private hospital room nurse
- Jung In-gyeom as Professor Kim
- Lee Sang-hoon
- Yoon Ji-kyeon
- Yoon Kyung-hoas Broker
- Hyun Bong-sik as Chinese gangster
- Ko Kyu-pil
Cameo appearances
edit- Suzyas Song Yoo-hwa's best friend[10][11]
- Lee Ji-eunas Awards ceremony guide[12]
- Park Seo-joonas Dressed-up bodyguard
- Kim Da-somas Rehabilitation therapist
- Ahn So-heeas Chinatown's sewing room worker
- Son Hyun-jooas Patient with disability
- Park Min-haas Siesta's serving fairy
- Nam Kyung as Casino Waitress
Production
edit- On October 12, 2015,Alibaba Picturessigned an agreement at the20th Busan International Film Festivalto fund the film.[13]Paradise Group also co-invested with additionalUS$7 million.It also filmed in the corporation's resort, Paradise City.[14][15]
- Director Lee Jung-sub dropped out of the film and was replaced by Lee Sa-rang, first-time filmmaker, owner of the production company of Real.[16]
- Filming began on January 3, 2016, and ended on June 30, 2016, in Paradise City,Yeongjongdo,Incheon.[17][18]
Release
editThe film was released cinematically on 28 June 2017, and later digitally in mid-July in South Korea.
Taiwan became the first region outside of South Korea to have a cinematic release of the film, on 4 August 2017.[19]It was released in Hong Kong on 16 November 2017 and in Japan on 14 April 2018.
Reception
editRealreceived mostly negative reviews during its initial release.[20]MaxMovie's review stated that despite Kim Soo-hyun giving justice to his dual roles, the film's plot is non-existent, the editing and special effects are amateurish, in addition to its action scenes being boring.[21]One critic felt the story was confusing and named the film "one of the most distastrous films ever made".[22]
One critic proclaimsRealto be a "future camp cult classic" that "is the 'real' deal".[23]Sitges Film Festival,one of the world's foremost international festivals specialising in fantasy and horror films, has includedRealin its 2017 catalogue. The experimental adventure that isRealis in Kim Soo Hyun's words, not an endearing film that is easy for moviegoers to fall in love with.[24]Yet, in the end, love it or hate it, there is no denying thatRealis "one of the most singular Korean films to emerge in years".[23]
WhenRealwas released for Digital Cable TVVODandIPTVsubscription in South Korea, it topped the charts at its initial release. In contrast to its box office response, the movie fared reasonably well on the VOD chart. While it is released via VOD platform only in mid July, the movie ranked quite high on the overall chart of July 2017.[25][26][27]
Realreceived positive reviews upon its opening in Taiwan in early August. Critics praised Kim Soo Hyun's acting, proclaiming that both main characters, despite looking identical, were easily distinguished through his use of body language, mannerisms, and voice acting.[19]
Expat Korean movie critic/blogger Pierce Conran includedRealin his list of top 15 Korean movies of 2017 for its uniqueness and originality.[28]
Box office
editRealgrossed over $1M NTD (New Taiwan Dollar) in its first weekend of release in Taiwan. It was the highest initial week box office take for a Korean film at the time.[19]The film grossed over $4.7M NTD in Taiwan.[29]
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