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Illang: The Wolf Brigade

Original title: Inrang
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6K
YOUR RATING
Gang Dong-won in Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018)
ActionDramaSci-FiThriller

Set in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political upri... Read allSet in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political uprisings on opposing sides which grow fierce when a special police unit is formed to stop the... Read allSet in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political uprisings on opposing sides which grow fierce when a special police unit is formed to stop the chaos.

  • Director
    • Kim Jee-woon
  • Writers
    • Kim Jee-woon
    • Mamoru Oshii
  • Stars
    • Gang Dong-won
    • Han Hyo-joo
    • Jung Woo-sung
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • Writers
      • Kim Jee-woon
      • Mamoru Oshii
    • Stars
      • Gang Dong-won
      • Han Hyo-joo
      • Jung Woo-sung
    • 59User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Gang Dong-won
    Gang Dong-won
    • Im Joong-kyung
    Han Hyo-joo
    Han Hyo-joo
    • Lee Yoon-hee
    Jung Woo-sung
    Jung Woo-sung
    • Jang Jin-tae
    Kim Mu-yeol
    Kim Mu-yeol
    • Han Sang-woo
    Huh Joon-ho
    Huh Joon-ho
    • Lee Ki-seok
    Shin Eun-soo
    Shin Eun-soo
    • Girl in red sweater
    Han Ye-ri
    Han Ye-ri
    • Koo Mi-kyung
    Choi Jin-ho
    Choi Jin-ho
    • Chief Presidential Secretary Park Jeong-gi
    Choi Min-ho
    Choi Min-ho
    • Kim Chul-jin
    Kim Pub-lae
    • Special Leader Park Moo-yeong
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    Johnny Yong Bosch
    • Im Joong-kyung
    • (voice)
    Im Chul-hyung
    Im Chul-hyung
    • Investigation spokesperson
    Greg Chun
    Greg Chun
    • Han Sang-woo
    • (voice)
    Reggie De Leon
    Reggie De Leon
    • Police Commissioner Kim Myung-Bae
    • (voice)
    Yang Do-yeon
    • Um Cheol-hyung
    Jung Gi-sub
    Jung Gi-sub
    • Tailor
    Todd Haberkorn
    Todd Haberkorn
    • Lee Ki-seok
    • (voice)
    Woori Han
    • Witness
    • Director
      • Kim Jee-woon
    • Writers
      • Kim Jee-woon
      • Mamoru Oshii
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews59

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    7josevacis

    Best Netflix's Live Action So Far

    The adaptation of Mamoru Oshii's "Jin-Roh" of 1999 is quite good, it retains the essence of the original animation film directed by Hiroyuki Okiura. I highly recommend this film for action lovers, asian cinema enthusiats. The movie doesn't deviate that much from a possible reality of a reunified north and south korea. The acting is decent, the effects and suits are quite good and the plot flows smootly until the end. Anyone that has seen the original master piece before would find dissapointement in the last 15 min. The raw and "bestial" ending was changed for a more "humane" one. If they had kept the original ending that preserved the nature of the main quote, I would have easily given it a 9/10.
    8minatotomodachi

    Much better than I thought.

    It seems the movie didn't work well in Korea, and I remember watching the Jin roh animé as a kid and didn't like it that much. However I really enjoyed this movie, yeah the romance part might a bit long but also has some purpose in building the final climax. I liked the quality of the movie action scene, simple and without CG. A really good action movie with an intriguing setup. I felt entertained.
    7thefox-37761

    Good.

    Entertaining and quite intelligent combat and action sequences throughout the movie; however, remarkably dumb reasons provided by the plot to explain the purpose of this combat. I thought all of the fighting and firefights of the movie were incredibly unique and interesting as far as movies go, the setting was also something that I enjoyed. But, it really feels as if the actions of any character become pointless, especially during the third act of the movie.
    CinemaClown

    A Rare Dud From Kim Jee-woon. Disappointing & Forgettable.

    Failing to create any sense of intrigue about its futuristic world, The Wolf Brigade is one disappointing mess that carries bits n pieces of brilliance scattered here n there but the overall product is too weak & uninspiring to sustain the interest and leaves the viewers feeling rather indifferent in the end. An unfortunate misfire, Kim Jee-woon's latest is also his weakest film to date.
    6pinoko

    Not what I expected from Kim Jee-woon.

    The director of this movie is one of my personal favourites who previously made such modern classics as Tale of two sisters, Bittersweet life and I saw the devil. This time however he disappointed me even if his new feature is not nearly as bad as its initial korean reputation would suggest. A remake of the acclaimed japanese anime Jin-roh this new movie somehow fails to make the impact that one might expect from this director. It's not like it is not competently made, it just lacks that excitement off all those earlier movies. The production values are top-notch with excellent cinematography and fight coreography but the final product somehow feels like an unremarkable and hollow action movie without that spark that made Bittersweet life such an unforgettable experience. Kim knows how to direct and edit frenetic chase sequences but the narrative here is so unconvincing and bland that it is just not enough. The acting does no favour either as Gang Dong-Won and Han Hyo-Joo come off as boring protagonists. The only bright spot is newcomer Kim Moo-Jeol as the villain wearing a badass leather coat who manages to breath some fresh air into the mean economics of the movie. Unfortunately the 139 minute lenght is also way too much, hopefully the new cut (soon to be released on Netflix) will make the movie somewhat tighter and more exciting.

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    • Trivia
      Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) was set in an alternate 1950s Japan, while this Korean remake sets the action in a future era of Korea.
    • Goofs
      The windows in the car he hijacks are obviously easily smashed, but bulletproof when he reverses and gets shot at. They then are not bulletproof when he shoots from the inside.
    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Bros logo is bright red against a black background.
    • Connections
      Remake of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999)

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • Japan
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Illang: Kurt Tugayı
    • Production company
      • Lewis Pictures
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    • Budget
      • ₩19,000,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,186,447
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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