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Illang: The Wolf Brigade
Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2018
In 2029, an elite police squad combats an anti-reunification terrorist group while another enemy lurks nearby.
Movie details
Illang: The Wolf Brigade
“The human soldiers called wolves”
2018 Science Fiction · Action · Thriller 2h 18m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
In 2029, an elite police squad combats an anti-reunification terrorist group while another enemy lurks nearby.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Illang: The Wolf Brigade?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kim Jee-woon
Written by
Jeon Cheol-hong · Kim Jee-woon
Gang Dong-won
Lim Joong-kyung
Han Hyo-joo
Lee Yoon-hee
Jung Woo-sung
Jang Jin-tae
Kim Moo-yul
Han Sang-woo
Han Ye-ri
Koo Mi-kyung
Minho
Kim Cheol-jin
Huh Joon-ho
Lee Gi-seok, Head of the Public Security Department
Court is in session
Put Illang: The Wolf Brigade on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.