“The Childe” starring Kim Seon Ho is receiving rave reviews from general audiences and critics alike.
“The Childe” is achieving the impossible by receiving a total score from international audiences and critics alike on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s not only a big win for Korean cinema but also a sweet reward for the star of the movie, Kim Seon Ho, after a series of career-threatening scandals.
On Rotten Tomatoes, “The Childe” is maintaining an impressive record of 100% Tomatometer and 97% audience score. “The Glory” is the only drama to receive a total score on Rotten Tomatoes before “The Childe.”
Newsen wrote that Park Hoon Jung’s movie (also known as the “master” of movies about the criminal world) starts slowly but gradually kicks up a notch with compelling story development, thrilling action scenes, and nonstop suspense. Houston Chronicle considered the movie to be a “love child” of Quentin Tarantino “with a bit of an assist from John Woo, Park Chan Wook’s ‘Old Boy’ and the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock.”
Kim Seon Ho’s acting is also highly regarded among the cast. He made a powerful return to the entertainment industry with a noir-ish thriller and hit the big screen, instead of the small screen. He plays the mysterious man, known as Nobleman, who is on a relentless pursuit of the main character (played by Kang Tae Joo). He temporarily leaves his innocent and charming image and takes on a darker, crazier front with an unpredictable nature.
The movie drew positive reactions from the audience who agrees with the critics about the quality and appeal of the movie, despite its general “softness” compared to other bleaker production by Park Hoon Jung.
According to KOFIC, “The Childe” receives a global box-office revenue of 4.8 million USD. The Korean media believe the movie is a box-office highlight and can break into the top 10 in spite of its niche genre and age restriction.
Source: KOFIC, Houston Chronicle
