Written by
Smitha Joseph
Review for the film "
The Con Artists"
Runtime:
01 Hour 59 Minutes
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The con Artists is an Action Thriller film directed by Hong Seon Kim, cinematography by Yoon Joo-hwan, and produced by Yook Kyung-sam. The cast has Kim Yeong-Cheol plays Boss Cho, Kim Woo-bin as Ji-hyuk, Lee Hyun-Woo plays Jong-bae, Ko Chang-Seok plays Goo-in, Lim Ju-hwan as Lee Jo Hwon, Jo Yoon-hee plays Eun-ha, Kim Ji-an as Skyscraper Guard, Shin Goo plays Director Oh, and Jung Ji-yoon as the Technician assistant.
Plot
Ji-Hyuk, a brilliant safecracker, is recruited to join forces with a skilled hacker and a mastermind planner, in The Con Artists, to execute the ultimate heist. Their task? To break into a high-security vault harbouring millions in black money. But that's only half the ordeal-they also have to outsmart the authorities and a ruthless crime boss backing him for his hidden motives. This first half deals with the introduction of the crew and their talents, with stylish action references and smart trickeries within it. Ji-Hyuk makes for an interesting lead because of his smarts and charm. The chemistry keeps things cooking. Stylish cinematography and razor-sharp editing helped to escalate the tension in every twist they took. Then, just as the heist unfolds, betrayals and other erratic obstacles imperil everything. Just when they thought they had it all figured out, the biggest twist threatens to overturn the game. Will Ji-Hyuk and his team outplay everyone, or are they even being played?
Star Performance
Kim Woo-bin stars as Ji-hyuk, the brilliant safecracker, ensuring The Con Artists a smooth yet fast-paced heist thriller that elevates the movie to new heights. With charm befitting a computer whiz, Lee Hyun-woo lights up the screen, while Kim Young-chul is impressive in a menacing way as the crime boss. Director Kim Hong-sun weaves a topping narrative with stylish storytelling, with perfect equilibrium between actions, humor, and suspense. Camera work is excellent, speeding dynamically with brisk cuts in by keeping the tension at a very high level all through. The film pretty much sticks to a hit-heist formula but executes the concept with such charm that it truly makes the audience get engaged by more dramatic twists and living performances from its actors. While heist-idea can be said to be widely used in the movies, yet there is some flavour added to it in the execution; the reverse twists that engage the audience, with tantalizing performances by its cast.
Analysis
The Con Artists (2014) is an exceedingly well-executed heist thriller that meshes style, wits, and suspense. The directorial job done by Kim Hong-sun operates with sleekness; there is no doubt he took care of curly little details concerning pacing to guarantee it stays gripping and that no drag goes on. In contrast, Kim Woo-bin's overt charm-filled and calculating performance as Ji-hyuk stands supreme as Lee Hyun-woo and Go Chang-seok provide solid supporting acts that add dimension and humor to the film. Just from how the camera movements and cutting are energized, it looks dignified and heightens intensity at heist sequences. However, the fact remains that, for an exciting cinematic thrill ride, while good at this execution, it does not reinvent the wheel within the heist genre, for it follows a code that becomes predictable due to familiar twists. The baddie, though menacing, comes across as relatively one-dimensional, which lessens the stakes of its conflict. Beyond this, The Con Artists entertains it essentially suitable for the eye-a treat that fulfils an exhilarating movie-going experience. The stylistic approach and strong performances place it in good stead in the genre.
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Verdict
The Con Artists is an attractive and entertaining heist thriller that succeeds in style, pacing, and performance. While it undoubtedly follows familiar genre tropes and lacks emotional depth, it pulls through thanks to engaging direction, frenetic camerawork, and a winning cast. It is a film made in the right way, yet feels unremarkable.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Action, Drama
Hong-seon Kim, Hongsun Kim
01 Hour 59 Minutes
24-12-2014
Kim Woo-bin, Kim Yeong-cheol, Ko Chang-seok, Lee Hyun-woo, Jo Yun-hie, Aiham AlSubaihi, Jo Dal-hwan, Jang Ji-geon, Kim Joo-hun, Lim Ju-hwan, Shin Seung-hwan, Ji Seung-hyun, Lee Tae-hyung
Jeong Jin Ho
Plot revolves around Action, Drama, etc.
4
3.53
Yes, it's rated UA
No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video
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Im Choi
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