[Review] 'Resurrection Man' Never Die, Koo Kyo-hwan.. Limitless Infinite Action

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A new action has been born. The red-flavored action crafted by Koo Kyo-hwan, who seems ill-suited for action. With a thumping impact and no limits to his abilities, 'Infinite Action' delivers fresh entertainment.

The movie 'Resurrection Man: The Red' (hereafter 'Resurrection Man', directed by Baek Jong-yeol) tells the story of Seok-hwan (played by Koo Kyo-hwan), a job-seeker whose only qualification is unfounded confidence, who discovers he can resurrect after 72 hours and finds himself pursued by mysterious forces. Koo Kyo-hwan portrays Seok-hwan, a man who grows stronger the more he dies.

'Resurrection Man' brings new joy with its comic-style story, fresh direction, and the actors' flavorful performances. Seok-hwan lives with his younger sister Yeo-rin (played by Kim Si-a) and Hiroshi (played by Kim In-woo), an uncle-like figure. As a job-seeker, Seok-hwan keeps failing interviews but continues living with confidence. Yeo-rin, the high school student who dislikes her older brother, nags at him yet also conducts mock interviews to help him succeed in his job hunt, portraying a realistic sibling dynamic. Then, an incident occurs, and Seok-hwan suddenly dies. After being discarded as a corpse(?), he resurrects three days later and gets caught up in a massive event, learning that whenever he dies, he will resurrect again within three days.

Seok-hwan's true identity was an experimental subject named 'Red', created by Noah, a multinational pharmaceutical company. They created Red, Blue, and Black using children, and one of them was Red Seok-hwan.

Seok-hwan is captured by Noah, which seeks to retrieve Red. There, he dies and resurrects multiple times, gradually realizing his abilities. The more he dies and wakes up, the stronger he becomes. After dying and reviving numerous times, he breaks free from the devices that had bound him with his enhanced power.

After evading Noah and Black (played by Shin Seung-ho), who has the ability to control humans, and attempting to reach his sister Yeo-rin, Seok-hwan contacts Yeong-ha (played by Kang Ki-young), a brother-like figure, and ultimately sets out to uncover the truth and protect those he cares about.

'Resurrection Man' blends its comic-style setting with Koo Kyo-hwan's distinct personality to create an action film with a unique flavor. Rather than relying on traditional action using long sleeves and limbs, it delivers impactful action through Koo Kyo-hwan's cheeky expressions and witty dialogue, supported by sound effects and special effects, offering fresh entertainment.

Due to the premise that he grows stronger each time he dies and resurrects, Seok-hwan's abilities become infinite. Director Baek focused on finding 'Resurrection Man's' unique joy through action utilizing eye-catching special effects rather than traditional action aesthetics.

Koo Kyo-hwan infused his own charm directly into this film. Instead of emphasizing strength as a typical commercial action protagonist, he drives the movie with his 'Koo Kyo-hwan-style' charisma. He creates unique chemistry not only with his sister Kim Si-a but also with brother Kang Ki-young and antagonist Shin Seung-ho, showcasing the protagonist's power.

Shin Seung-ho adds charm to the film as a sexy villain with a backstory, while Kim Si-a grounds the movie in reality by portraying a realistic younger sister. Kang Ki-young also enhances the film's flavor by delivering comedic chemistry.

'Resurrection Man' is an action film that also carries elements of fantasy and blends comedy and mystery into a hero narrative. Viewers enjoy watching the protagonist grow stronger while remaining curious about where this story begins and where it leads. However, in this film, not all narrative threads are resolved. As Director Baek hopes for a series, attention turns to whether this movie will captivate audiences this fall and continue showcasing Red's infinite abilities.

Running time: 101 minutes. Rated for ages 15 and up. Released on September 30.

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