Phantom Detective 2016 123movies

Watch: 탐정 홍길동: 사라진 마을 2016 123movies, Full Movie Online – Private detective HONG Gil-dong is seeking revenge for his mother who was murdered in front of him when he was a child. An investigation determines that the assailant is a man named Kim, but when he arrives at the Kim’s house, he finds only the man’s grandchildren who tell him that their grandfather was kidnapped. Hong tracks down the vicious kidnapper with help from the grandchildren, but senses that he is not acting alone. The mastermind is the notorious leader of a massive cult – a man with a terrifying, bloody secret in his hands. Now, Hong decides to face him once and for all..
Plot: Hong Gil-dong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.
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Ratings:

	6.3/10 Votes: 1,174
	86% | RottenTomatoes
	N/A | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 46 Popularity: 3.826 | TMDB

Reviews:

So Weird but Entertaining
This was one of the weirdest movies I’ve seen, but I will admit that it was definitely entertaining! It had a bizarre mix of styles, like a 40’s gangster movie mixed with Mad Max and Sherlock Holmes. The story is somewhat non-nonsensical, but you can follow along as long as you don’t try to pick it apart. The heart of the movie, and really the best part, was the found-family aspect between the detective and the two little girls. A mix of comedy and poignant moments between him and the girls made this the most decent part of the movie. The background plot didn’t make a lot of sense but was visually entertaining, culminating in a gun fight scene that was very well done and visually thrilling.

If you are a fan of Lee Je-Hoon this will probably be good enough to sit through. It’s an okay movie but I think most people will not like it due to its confusing plot and the way the viewer is thrown into the world without much context or explanation.

This is the kind of film that Hollywood does not like to make nowadays
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Our protagonist (a detective, of course) works day-to-day to track down missing persons. One day, he finally finds the man who murdered his mother (when he was a child), but the murderer gets kidnapped and the detective must track down the criminals responsible. At the same time, however, he is forced to watch over two little girls (the murderer’s grandchildren) who are tagging along for the ride. Unfortunately, the kidnappers work for a shadowy organization that has no qualms about eliminating anyone who stands in their way.

This movie has a very noir-ish feel to it, with a lot of investigation that leads our protagonist from place to place as he narrates his thoughts. He even wears the old school detective hat and coat, which gives him a classical look. The lead actor is Je-hoon Lee, who previously starred in “Bleak Night” and appeared in “The Front Line” (both of which are very good movies, by the way). “The Phantom Detective” provides even more evidence that this guy can legitimately carry a movie. He does a good job of portraying a man who is proficient at his job, but is still vulnerable and can get in over his head.

The dynamic between him and the girls is somewhat unorthodox. However, it’s also endearing because the kids don’t immediately know that he wants to take revenge on their grandfather, but they do figure out fairly early on that he is a habitual liar – and this gives some leeway for the filmmakers to pepper in some humorous exchanges of dialogue between them. In addition, one of the girls breaks out a notepad and takes down information while he questions people, almost as if she were a detective herself. This is entertaining stuff that safely avoids the “annoying little kid” cliché that can really hurt a movie. So basically, there are no weak points when considering the acting in this movie – everyone holds their own.

In terms of action – there are a handful of gun battles and fist fights, none of which are graphically violent, but they do have a hard-hitting feel to them that adds a weight and danger to everything. The action design has a “higher octane” feel to it, without the need for going over the top or chucking in cartoonish set pieces. Everything is grounded here, and that’s important in this case due to the tone and type of film we’re dealing with. Sure, we have three likable leads, but there are some dangerous people in this movie. One such person is the main bad guy, who makes multiple appearances throughout as he stalks the protagonists. And let me tell you, he’s one tough son-of-a-gun too. Now, I won’t spoil the ending for you, but what I will say is that it’s very satisfying.

There are a few stylistic flourishes that are used for the buildings and environments at times, which utilize some artificial visuals. I know some critics have complained a bit about these particular special effects, but I thought it was a neat idea that gave this film some charm. You know, I have to say, “The Phantom Detective” feels like something that would have come out of U.S. during the 1990s. This is the kind of movie that Hollywood doesn’t like to make anymore. And I definitely recommend it.

Other Information:

Original Language ko
Runtime 2 hr 6 min (126 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 67054
Status Released
Rated PG-13
Genre Action, Crime, Drama
Director Sung-hee Jo
Writer Sung-hee Jo
Actors Lee Jehoon, Kim Seong-gyoon, Go Ara
Country South Korea
Awards 1 win & 2 nominations
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Camera N/A
Laboratory N/A
Film Length N/A
Negative Format N/A
Cinematographic Process N/A
Printed Film Format N/A