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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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12.12: The Day
Drama · Thriller · Action · 2023
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
Movie details
12.12: The Day
“The worst historical day in Korean democracy.”
2023 Drama · Thriller · Action 2h 22m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.6 / 10
Community rating
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over 12.12: The Day?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
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
Kim Sung-soo
Written by
Hong In-pyo · Kim Sung-soo · Hong Won-chan · Lee Young-jong
Hwang Jung-min
Chun Doo-gwang
Jung Woo-sung
Lee Tae-shin
Lee Sung-min
Jung Sang-ho
Park Hae-joon
Roh Tae-geon
Kim Sung-kyun
Kim Jun-yeob
Kim Eui-sung
Oh Gook-sang
Jeong Dong-hwan
Choi Han-gyu
Court is in session
Put 12.12: The Day on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.