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The Divine Weapon
Action · Adventure · History · 2008
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
Movie details
The Divine Weapon
“In 1448, Joseon invented a top secret weapon, singijoen.”
2008 Action · Adventure · History 2h 14m
Critical arithmetic
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6.4 / 10
Community rating
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
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For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kim Yoo-jin
Written by
Shin Hyeon jeong · Gang Hui-yeon · Lee Man-hee
Jung Jae-young
Seol-joo
Han Da-gam
Hong-ri
Huh Joon-ho
Chang-gang
Ahn Sung-ki
King Se-jong
Shin Jung-keun
Pan-soo
In Gyo-jin
In-ha
Lee Do-gyeong
Hong-man
Court is in session
Put The Divine Weapon on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.