"'Hope': A divisive ending? Watch it yourself and decide." Satisfied review

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Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young posted a review after watching director Na Hong-jin's film "Hope."

On the 26th, Choi (Minister) wrote on his social media: "I have watched 'Hope,' a Korean-style SF blockbuster with an unprecedentedly overwhelming scale. It is a new work by acclaimed director Na Hong-jin, known for masterpieces such as 'The Wailing,' 'The Yellow Sea,' and 'The Chaser.' With the largest production budget in the history of Korean cinema, it drew significant attention even before its release."

Regarding the film, Choi (Minister) said: "The movie begins with an eerie atmosphere that gradually heightens tension and tightens the heart, then suddenly..." He paused before continuing: "It accelerates beyond speed, swerving left and stretching right, rushing wildly toward somewhere in a daze. Within it, spectacular action, thrill, horror, suspense, monster elements, adventure, SF, and even the absurdity of black humor appear, constantly changing faces like a magician's trick, allowing no moment of relaxation. Before long, at some point, the movie ended and the ending credits began to roll."

He added, "The final ending is said to be divisive; please watch it yourself and decide. Just gripping my hands in suspense for 156 minutes and wiping away the summer heat was enough for me to feel very satisfied."

He then expressed gratitude: "I am grateful to director Na Hong-jin, all cast members including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Lee Sang-hee, Um Ki-joon, Im Hyun-sik, and Hwang Seok-jeong, as well as the entire staff, for delivering such a fun and wonderful film."

Finally, Choi (Minister) added: "I also congratulate the film on surpassing 3 million viewers just 11 days after its release with great applause and cheers."

Meanwhile, "Hope" is a film that tells the story of a Pohang outpost manager stationed in the Demilitarized Zone who learns from local youths about the appearance of a tiger, plunging the entire village into alarm as he encounters an unbelievable reality. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender.

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