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.
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Decibel
Action · Drama · Thriller · 2022
A former Naval officer with a dark past must face off against an insurgent with a sound sensitive bomb.
Movie details
Decibel
“It will explode if it exceeds 100db.”
2022 Action · Drama · Thriller 1h 50m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
A former Naval officer with a dark past must face off against an insurgent with a sound sensitive bomb.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Decibel?
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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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Hwang In-ho
Written by
Hwang In-ho · Lee Jin-hoon
Kim Rae-won
Kang Do-young
Lee Jong-suk
Jeon Tae-sung
Jung Sang-hoon
Oh Dae-oh
Park Byung-eun
Cha Young-han
Lee Sang-hee
Jung Yoo-jung
Jo Dal-hwan
No Jeong-seop
Cha Eun-woo
Jeon Tae-ryong
Court is in session
Put Decibel 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.