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The Negotiation

The Negotiation

Crime · Action · Thriller · 2018

An ace crisis negotiator attempts to figure out the real motivation of a man who has kidnapped two people and crack his calm demeanour.

Movie details

The Negotiation

“Hostage crisis at a dead end. One last call to save lives.”

2018 Crime · Action · Thriller 1h 54m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

An ace crisis negotiator attempts to figure out the real motivation of a man who has kidnapped two people and crack his calm demeanour.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Jong-suk

Written by

Choi Sung-hyun

Son Ye-jin

Son Ye-jin

Ha Chae-yoon

Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin

Min Tae-gu

K

Kim Sang-ho

Ahn Hyeok-soo

Jang Young-nam

Jang Young-nam

Section Chief Han

Jang Kwang

Jang Kwang

Hwang Soo-suk

Jo Young-jin

Jo Young-jin

Chairman Koo

Kim Jong-goo

Kim Jong-goo

CEO Yoon

Court is in session

Put The Negotiation 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.