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“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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A Man of Reason
Action · Thriller · Drama · 2023
After spending a decade in prison, a hitman learns that he has a daughter and just wants a chance at a normal life. But his former mob boss wants him back at any cost, sending merciless assassins after him.
Movie details
A Man of Reason
“For some, living an ordinary life is the toughest mission.”
2023 Action · Thriller · Drama 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
After spending a decade in prison, a hitman learns that he has a daughter and just wants a chance at a normal life. But his former mob boss wants him back at any cost, sending merciless assassins after him.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over A Man of Reason?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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
Jung Woo-sung
Written by
Jung Hae-sin · Jung Woo-sung
Jung Woo-sung
Su-hyuk
Kim Nam-gil
Woo-jin
Kim Jun-han
Seong-joon
Park You-na
Jin-ah
Ryu Ji-an
In-bi
Park Sung-woong
Eung-guk
Lee Elijah
Min-seo
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Put A Man of Reason on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.