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The Roundup: Punishment

The Roundup: Punishment

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2024

'Monster Cop' Ma Seok-do investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek and an IT genius CEO Chang. Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang and begins hunting down the criminals.

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The Roundup: Punishment

“Time for the ultimate wipeout.”

2024 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 49m

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7.2 / 10

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'Monster Cop' Ma Seok-do investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek and an IT genius CEO Chang. Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang and begins hunting down the criminals.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Heo Myeong-haeng

Written by

Oh Sang-ho

Don Lee

Don Lee

Ma Seok-do

Kim Moo-yul

Kim Moo-yul

Baek Chang-gi

Park Ji-hwan

Park Ji-hwan

Jang I-soo

Lee Dong-hwi

Lee Dong-hwi

Jang Dong-cheol

Lee Ju-bin

Lee Ju-bin

Han Ji-su

Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo

Jang Tae-su

Kim Min-jae

Kim Min-jae

Kim Man-jae

Court is in session

Put The Roundup: Punishment on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.