The Front Line
  • Studio: Well Go
  • Release Date: Jan 20, 2012
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  • Starring: Chang-Seok Ko, Ha-kyun Shin, Je-hoon Lee, Seung-su Ryu, Soo Go
  • Summary: This is a story about three million soldiers who fought in the war, not remembering the reason anymore, and died wishing for the end of it. In February 1951, in Korea, while the armistice negotiation still faces difficulties, the battle continues in the Eastern front line, on the Aero.K. A company commander of the South Korean army dies in battle, and the bullet found in his body belongs to the South Korean army. Lieutenant of the Defense Security Command Kang Eun-pyo is sent to the Eastern front line to investigate if this is related to any collusion with the enemy. (Will Go USA Entertainment)… Expand

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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    Jan 18, 2012
    83
    This strong, assured Band of Brothers-style drama from director Jang Hun makes universal points about bonding, misery, loyalty, and the senselessness of war through a portfolio of soldiers.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    Jan 20, 2012
    75
    As North Korea undergoes a highly publicized change of leadership, The Front Line proves timely. In fact, one of the movie's army commanders looks like the north's new baby dictator, Kim Jong-un.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    Jan 19, 2012
    60
    A movie that reserves its final sickening wallop for a grueling half-hour that leaves you as emotionally battered as the soldiers are forced to return to hell for one last senseless round.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Glenn Whipp
    Jan 20, 2012
    50
    Jang and screenwriter Park Sang-yeon recognize the situation's senselessness but can't resist ramping up the melodrama and celebrating the heroism of the battle-fatigued soldiers. These contradictory impulses, combined with the film's undercooked characters, make The Front Line a war movie not quite worth engaging.

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