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Another Public Enemy

Another Public Enemy

Action · Crime · 2005

A criminal psychopath from a wealthy family is confronted with Chul-jung Kang, a former classmate who no longer likes his activities.

Movie details

Another Public Enemy

“No laws. No rules. No way out.”

2005 Action · Crime 2h 28m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.2 / 10

Community rating

A criminal psychopath from a wealthy family is confronted with Chul-jung Kang, a former classmate who no longer likes his activities.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Another Public Enemy?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kang Woo-suk

Written by

Kim Hee-jae

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Kang Chul-joong

Jung Jun-ho

Jung Jun-ho

Han Sang-woo

Kang Shin-il

Kang Shin-il

Eom Chung-il

Park Keun-hyong

Park Keun-hyong

Vice President

Byun Hee-bong

Byun Hee-bong

Ahn Hyo-joon

Park Sang-wook

Park Sang-wook

Shin Kang-suk

Uhm Tae-woong

Uhm Tae-woong

Song Jung-hoon

Court is in session

Put Another Public Enemy 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.