Actually, the meaning of Wolf Brigade changes midway through the movie, by which point audiences will have learned that its best not to spend too much energy attempting to follow the plot. Good production value The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major releases. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Due to civil unrest within South Korea (Japan in the original), an elite anti-terror unit is formed. Korean director Kim Jee-woon's latest offering is another anime adaptation, this time in the form of ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE. (Original title: "Inrang") Production: (S.. Illang: The Wolf Brigade is a 2018 South Korean science fiction action film. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 6 min read by Alex Khlopenko With Decay of Logos, Dark Souls affirms its role as the Diablo of 2010s. Im late to this, but I just wanted to add my thoughts. The main male protagonist, Im Joong-Kyung played by Gang Dong-won, is your usual super-competent combatant, and theres never really any tension about whether or not he will succeed in overcoming the obstacles in front of him so much as how he will do it. She also cannot blame Lim for her death. The action scenes themselves are decent for what they are. Illang: The Wolf Brigade picks up five years into the unification plans. Get our latest news, giveaways, free subscriptions and more. I was very confused regarding the motivation of each main character. Illang tries for a slightly different emotional tug, but it didnt quite take the time to build it up for me the way the slower, more plodding Jin-Roh managed. 3. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. (Source: KoBiz) Edit Translation, In 2029, after the governments of North and South Korea announce a 5-year plan to reunify the country, strong sanctions by the world's powerful nations cripple the economy and lead to a hellish period of chaos. Who killed her at that moment? Also, Illang is based on a Japanese anime " The Wolf Brigade (1999)" of Mamoru Oshii . Fearing the possibility of war, North Korea and South Korea agree to re-unify for the sake of survival, with a five year interim put in place as preparation for the reunification. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In-between the action, there is a lot of talk. Read our extensive list of rules for more information on other types of posts like fan-art and self-promotion, or message the moderators if you have any questions. Film Review: 'Illang: The Wolf Brigade' Reviewed at Busan Film Festival, Oct. 6, 2018. Starring: Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung Watch all you want. This time however he disappointed me even if his new feature is not nearly as bad as its initial korean reputation would suggest. I felt entertained. I can't explain it, but it hit it's marks and hit them perfectly. Ironically, that makes Illang a rather ideal project, at least on paper. The story ends with the wolf eating Little Red Riding Hood. Kei embraces Fuse and sadly recites the dialogue of Little Red Riding Hood, describing the grotesque appearance of the wolf disguised as a loved one. I went into this film not quite sure what to expect, but with a lot of high hopes. Director Kim Jee-woon transplants the Japanese anime to a unified Korea, where steel-plated super-cops make a strong impression, then disappear for most of the movie. Then over an hour of nothing and confusing story. Set in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political upri Read allSet in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political uprisings on opposing sides which grow fierce when a special police unit is formed to stop the Read allSet in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political uprisings on opposing sides which grow fierce when a special police unit is formed to stop the chaos. The endingwell you will have to watch and decide for yourself. Korean director Kim Jee-woon's latest offering is another anime adaptation, this time in the form of ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE. Then he meets Lee Yun-hee (Han Hyo-joo, also wooden), who claims to be the dead girls sister. Released October 19th, 2018, 'Illang: The Wolf Brigade' stars Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo, Kim Moo-yul, Jung Woo-sung The R movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 20 min, and received a user score of 63 . The biggest improvement in this regard is Han Hyo-joos character, Lee Yoon-heeIllang takes Jin-Rohs Kei Amemiya and does a better job of getting into the characters backstory. As a live-action anime adaptation, I'd give this a 9/10. The special unit is able to track the fleeing members to the sewers and hunt down some members there. The show started out fairly slow and then took off with some really fantastic action. A trap is set by the local police forces and the Public Security Division intended to discredit the Special Unit with Kei as bait to catch Fuse, intending to show a terrorist passing a satchel bomb to a member of the Panzers. Illang: The Wolf Brigade. A drama series about the origins of the opioid crisis. The windows in the car he hijacks are obviously easily smashed, but bulletproof when he reverses and gets shot at. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The movie tries to go about the ending differently, but I just rolled my eyes at it because it doesn't add anything meaningful. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] Add to that the complete change of medium, and I was intrigued to see what the end result would be. That just eluded me. They are able to arrest the terrorist Gu Mi-kyung, and ask her to track down the leader of the sect so they can have evidence. In the last scene, Yun-hee's brother is seen sitting in a train looking out at a man sitting on a bench. The ending being the most disappointing part. Alright, well why would Korean take on remaking "Jin Roh: Wolf Brigade"? But another enemy may be lurking nearby. Contents 1 Summary 2 Plot 3 Cast and Characters 4 Awards [33][34], San Sebastin International Film Festival, 66th San Sebastin International Film Festival, "KIM Jee-woon's Sci-fi Action INRANG Starts Shooting in August", "(Yonhap Interview) Director Kim Jee-woon: Che Guevara inspires me to constantly challenge myself", "Warner Bros. and KIM Jee-woon Team Up Once More on JIN-ROH Remake", "Summer box-office preview: the 5 most highly anticipated Korean movies", "KIM Jee-woon's Sci-fi INRANG Arms Up for July Release", "Director Kim Jee-woon's 'Inrang' unveiled to media", "Hotshots in film industry team up in sci-fi-themed 'The Wolf Brigade', "Korean cinemas earned more despite fewer admissions this summer", "How 'Illang' went from blockbuster to major box office flop: Warner Bros. 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Yes they've changed the setting but it's almost a shot to shot homage to Jin Roh in some parts, when Grace Omega started playing I immediately got frisson! JOIN NOW The main problem with it is that two and a half hours it's much too overlong and could have done with some judicious cutting, but other than that this is a solid effort. Public Security agents follow a tracking device in Kei's bag and make their way into the tunnels. The film stars Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo, and Jung Woo-sung, and was released on July 15, 2018. Gustav Horn, Carl (2002). I love every movie I've seen from director Jee-woon Kim and the fact that bring back the iconic action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger in his American debut The Last Stand (2013) so when I heard he about to direct the live action adaptation of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade I can only imagine how awesome the famous incident in the sewers scene on the big scene or the special police unit armor would look like with real people but what I don't know is Jee-woon Kim also bring back home the Hollywood treatment for foreign movies for Illang.I don't mind the change in the story for it to fit the current state of North Korea and South Korea but what I do mind is how much different the two main characters in Illang to their Japanese counterpart in Jin Roh.There so much more action in Illang so for people that think Jin Roh is boring without the action it definitely a plus but for me the four short action scene in the original are still superior thank to how emotionally attached I am to the characters and the ending make me have no desire to watch it again. Netflix's Maniac: 16 Best Easter Eggs, References, Callbacks And Clues You Missed. [32] The number of South Korean film admissions in July 2018 dropped by 21.4% from 2017, to 5.39 million, due to the sluggishness of this film and the absence of intermediate films to replace it. When she looks out the window, she spots Lim. It focuses on Kazuki Fuse, a member of the elite Kerberos Panzer Corps, a metropolitan counter-terrorism unit. The Korean police forces quickly become overwhelmed with the size and violence of protests in the regions, prompting the government to create a new, elite police force called the "Special Unit." Genre: . Overall, though, if you have heartbreaking memories of the original, this one does not deliver the same emotional punch the original possessed. [27][30] After five days of release, Illang: The Wolf Brigade earned a total of US$5.29 million. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Even $1 helps keeps us afloat. I just hate Anime live series. I thought all of the fighting and firefights of the movie were incredibly unique and interesting as far as movies go, the setting was also something that I enjoyed. As he proposed the project to Bandai Visual at a meeting they instead asked him to direct Ghost in the Shell but green-lit the series for pre-production. But, it really feels as if the actions of any character become pointless, especially during the third act of the movie. He uses mostly tracking shots, following each of the players involved, highlighting the fear and desperation in the eyes of the terrorists (though the film never makes it clear if we should feel bad for them or not), and the cold, heartless dedication behind the cyborg-like the Special Unit. Reminder: Skip the convoluted plot and jump to 01:05:00 to watch the gunfight scene. Illang: The Wolf Brigade (sometimes known as Inrang: The Wolf Brigade, which has been used at least once) is a 2018 Korean science fiction dystopian movie directed by Kim Jee-woon.It stars Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung and Kim Mu-yeol. However, fans of the original might find that there are either too few changes to merit watching this over the original, or they might feel that there were too many changes and the film moved too far into action and away from the emotional core that made the original so memorable. A Rare Dud From Kim Jee-woon. The main plots complexity makes early portions a bit sluggish but sets up for a lot of twists and betrayals later on. Both are able to escape and are instructed by the special forces instructor Jang Jin-tae to go into hiding. These Wolf Brigade uniforms are truly terrifying, turning normal cops into what look like nightmarish Nazi cyborgs, at least in silhouette: Beneath German tank helmets, a pair or round red eyes glow inhumanly at any who cross their paths, while their standard-issue peashooters have been replaced with heavy-duty machine guns. However, they can't get there because the soldier who was supposed to take them there was caught and killed by the state security. But thats not the end of the road for Illang, which will next head to Netflix in all other territories. I'll call it resonance for now, but Jin Roh definitely has it. The film follows Kazuki Fuse, a member of a special police unit set during an alternate history of 1950s Japanese riots. When your consent is required, you can accept, refuse or personalise your choices. In particular, the part where he jump-kicks the guy through the car window. It was developed by Kakao Pages and Daum Webtoon and was released on June 27, 2018, beginning a weekly run of chapters that led up to the film's release on July 25. While I am (sort of) glad I watched the movie, I can say with confidence that it isn't for everybody. Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just to entertain readers. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. From here on out, Illang: The Wolf Brigade devotes much of its remaining runtime to a pointless attempt at inflating the runtime and creating intrigue when you dont care about the mystery. The premise was funny in the beginning about reunification. But it's been quite a while so I don't remember it that fondly. By Very Stylish ( South korean A+ Movie) My Ratings 10/10, what a piece of work it is a tour de force work from the director (just watched couple hours ago_. There, it may find a cult following, considering that the sharp-looking film boasts some of the most spectacular set pieces including a stunning climactic showdown in which a steel-clad killing machine blasts his way through sewer tunnels crawling with dirty cops that audiences are likely to find on the streaming service this fall. An incident involving the death of innocent teens causes the Special Unit to become ruthless killing machines, hiding their faces--and the last traces of their humanity--behind elaborate steel-plated armor and helmets. It was released on Netflix on July 25, 2018. With the exception of Kim Mu-yeol, the cast are about as stiff as boards, and I think it's because they have so little to work with their characters. "[28], Jason Bechervaise from Screendaily wrote that the film "contains moments of stylistic brilliance through some compelling set-pieces. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [4], Oshii "begged" to at least be entrusted with the screenplay, the prospect of working with Okiura changing his previous reluctance about merely writing films. 2. Korean director Kim Jee-woon's latest offering is another anime adaptation, this time in the form of ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE. A remake of the acclaimed japanese anime Jin-roh this new movie somehow fails to make the impact that one might expect from this director. that betraying sonovabitch Henmi ate shit. [Edit: typo due to puppy paws hitting my keyboard]. I was 100% on-board with this movie until about the last 15 minutes or so. [10], The following month the film shown in Cannes' March du Film, where Variety's Derek Elley noted it for pushing cel animation to its limits in the action scenes and for Okiura's focus on stillness in between while considering it a less complex work than its predecessor Ghost in the Shell lacking its "stomach-churning, visionary moments". The human weapons who are called wolves, "Illang" (The Wolf Brigade). About the Author Michael Kellichner is writer and poet from Pennsylvania currently living in South Korea. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Space Sweepers. Cast: Gang Dong-won as Lim Joong-kyung Han Hyo-joo as Lee Yoon-hee Theatrical poster. This is bright and vibrant action movie, filled with decent special effects and appropriately entertaining fight and chase sequences, mainly utilising super technology in the form of massive shoot-outs and the like. Yun-hee sits down with her brother as the train departs. They make their way to the tunnels once more, where they are met by members of the Wolf Brigade, a secret, deep-cover unit in the Kerberos Corps led by Hajime Handa. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. I get CGi's and improvise locations you can't duplicate or make but at least make the story original, isn't that why you're making that movie?!?! They then are not bulletproof when he shoots from the inside. Starring: Gang Dong-won, Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung Watch all you want. The movie doesn't deviate that much from a possible reality of a reunified north and south korea. This. The main problem with it is that two and a half hours it's much too overlong and could have done with some judicious cutting, but other than that this is a solid effort. But at the end of the day, the shoot-outs are tight, and the action is adrenaline inducing. So not two minutes ago the credits rolled. Illang: the Wolf Brigade is an enjoyable, if ultimately flawed, film. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. A much-anticipated reunion between director Kim Jee-woon and Jung Woo-sung, featuring Minho from K-pop group SHINee. The film is generally too slow for the duration with small bursts of action at the beginning and end where it recovers a lot, but the beginning and the end are exceptions because the in the almost three hours of duration is boring for the most part, then it is too confusing and it makes struggling to figure it out. Hyo-Joo does a fantastic job bringing her characters confusion, conflict, and desperation to life, and her performance was by far the most enjoyable part of the film for me. Floor Coatings. You can change your cookie preferences. The production values are top-notch with excellent cinematography and fight coreography but the final product somehow feels like an unremarkable and hollow action movie without that spark that made Bittersweet life such an unforgettable experience. Talk about the film. The year is now 2029, and Special Unit forces now patrol wearing elaborate steel-plated armor. This movie just damn. [9], An early comment on the film was given by Blue Sky animator Andr Mazzone, who was shown the film in May 1999 as part of a delegation from the studio to Production IG's headquarters. After the Dragon King steals his staff, the Monkey King sets off on a mission to get it back. I would argue that the conflict between the special unit and the public security division isn't well established, as we just see this illustrated in people talking and a few shootouts. The opening sequence is straight out of the 1999 anime, with a confrontation between the Sect and the Special Unit inside sewer tunnels. Unfortunately the 139 minute lenght is also way too much, hopefully the new cut (soon to be released on Netflix) will make the movie somewhat tighter and more exciting. The Warner Bros logo is bright red against a black background. As interesting as perfectly remaking an old anime into a live action movie might be, I was more intrigued by what changes would be implemented and how the lens of a Korean movie team would affect the narrative. This could explain why Jin-Roh is much more grounded and easier to follow than The Red Spectacles and StrayDog: Kerberos Panzer Cops, which don't really feature the iconic armor. Certainly, Illang has some random explosions that dont make sense outside of a movie universe, but the fight sequences are mostly easy to follow, while still being dynamic and exciting.
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