A Historical Thriller Just Broke the Korean Box Office
- The massive ticket sales for ‘The Assassin(s)’.
- How it owned the Chuseok holiday weekend.
- The dark and beautiful aesthetic of the film.
We just saw the latest movie numbers from South Korea. They are mind-blowing! Everyone spent their holiday at the cinema.
The movie is called The Assassin(s). It is a historical thriller. People are obsessed. Over 1.5 million people saw it in just five days!
Director Hur Jin-ho really nailed the look of this one. The aesthetic is so moody. We love the deep shadows and rich colors. It feels like a dark painting come to life.
The film even premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. That is a big deal. It has already made over $11 million. Huge. Simply huge.
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Our Take
We think this movie is a total win. The visual style is so sharp and cool. It is not just a thriller. It is a mood. If you love movies that look as good as they feel, keep an eye on this one.
