Summary
Gil Bok-Soon, played by Jeon Do-yeon, must juggle both the responsibilities of raising a teenager whilst also being an assassin.
I thought this film had a lot going for it. It completely nails its tones fliting perfectly between humorous and deadly serious, whilst also managing to deliver a number of great fight scenes that were both visceral as well as incredibly well choreographed.
Moreover, I also really enjoyed the world and the characters, though it may feel slightly small when compared to something similar like the world of John Wick, this film does have a lot going on beneath the surface. Whether it is the focus on single mothers, or LGBTQ+ issues within South Korea there is quite a bit of sub-text and deeper meaning to unpack.
A lot of this deeper meaning is the reason why the film is on for so long, as it goes out of its way to explore its characters. This proves to be a double edged sword as the exploration is appreciated, but it also makes the film a slog to get through.
In addition, this film is a shameless John Wick clone there is no way around that, but I have to say of the litany of films in that area this is the best.
Overall, an interesting film that is more funny than it has any right to be.
3.5/5
Pros.
The well-balanced tone
The fights
The story and the characters
It is fun to watch
Cons.
It has pacing issues
It is a John Wick clone
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