JUNG_E Reviews of Korean sci-fi by Yeon Sang-ho on Netflix

  

Jung_E is a 2023 South Korean sci-fi action drama film set on 22nd-century Earth in which the outcome of a civil war hinges on cloning the brain of an elite soldier to create a robot mercenary. The title is stylized as JUNG_E.

Written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho [연상호] (Hellbound series; Peninsula; Seoul Station; Train to Busan; The Fake; The King of Pigs).

The Climax Studio production stars Kim Hyun-joo, Kang Soo-yeon, Ryu Kyung-soo and Park So-yi.

Plot synopsis:
Set in the year 2194, desolated Earth in the 22nd century is no longer habitable due to climate change where so humans are forced to live in a man-made shelter built for survival. Amid the chaos, an internal war breaks out in the shelter. Victory – meaning the end of the war – now hinges on finding a way to clone the legendary mercenary Jung_E into a scalable robot…

Release:
Jung_E will stream on Netflix worldwide on January 20, 2023.

Reviews:
“Aside from the Kronoid facility and the depiction of the complex simulations, we often venture outside, where a monorail-style system transports the humans across cities that are mostly submerged under the sea. I was expecting a futuristic war story, so was pleasantly surprised to discover a tale about family and what it means to be human, which made the action-packed finale all the more satisfying.” 4 out of 5, CineChat

“Though Hyun-joo is an absolute badass as Jung_E as she got to show some of her action chops, she also got to show a lighter side to put a more human face via the film’s many flashbacks. Kyung-Soo was great as Yun’s boss Sang-Hoon, the film’s comic relief until he got to show a different side in what was a fun transformation […] Jung_E is the next genre classic and a storytelling masterclass.” 96% out of 100% Keith Loves Movies

More Korean movies

More Netflix movies

For YouTube reviews, the trailer and more movie info click the page 2 link below

MOVIES & MANIA provides previews, our own film reviews and ratings, plus links to other online reviews from a wide variety of trusted sources in one handy web location. This is a genuinely independent website and we rely solely on the minor income generated by internet ads to pay for web costs and cover yet more movies. Please support us by not blocking ads. Thank you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a very tiny amount from any qualifying purchases.