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Phantom
Action · Thriller · Crime · 2023
In 1933, when Korea was under Japanese occupation, five people in Gyeongseong are suspected to be "Phantom" spies of the anti-Japanese organization.
Movie details
Phantom
“A spy is hiding among them.”
2023 Action · Thriller · Crime 2h 12m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
In 1933, when Korea was under Japanese occupation, five people in Gyeongseong are suspected to be "Phantom" spies of the anti-Japanese organization.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Phantom?
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
Lee Hae-young
Written by
Lee Hae-young
Sul Kyung-gu
Junji Murayama
Lee Hanee
Park Cha-kyung
Park So-dam
Yuriko
Park Hae-soo
Kaito Takahara
Seo Hyun-woo
Section Chief Cheon
Kim Dong-hee
Lee Baek-ho
Kim Hye-ok
Junji's Mother
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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.