The Man Standing Next (2020)
Directed by Woo Min-ho this film based on real events stars Lee Sung-min, Lee Byung-hun and Kwak Do-won. We follow the final days of the leadership of a dictator in 1970s South Korea.
Clearly we are dealing with controversial subject matter here and I am not sure that the film makes clear the ambiguity in the actions of some of the characters. No doubt this is a gripping watch and a good look at political corruption but I have no idea how historically accurate it is. A good watch if you are not bothered about accuracy.
3/5
No comments:
Post a Comment