Hit-and-Run Squad; or, Top Gear Police Department
Officer, you lost. G-g-gonna kill me? But you're a cop.
Hit-and-Run Squad is a 2019 police procedural film which managed to generate a huge buzz before its release due to a stellar cast of popular actors. The movie's announcement back in 2018 already got me interested and the official trailer only peaked my expectations. Is Hit-and-Run Squad yet another standard cuff'em-and-book'em actioner? Let's find out together.
Release Info
Synopsis
The movie tells the story of a police officer, Eun Shi Yeon (Gong Hyo Jin), who is transferred to a hit-and-run team after a failed investigation involving police corruption. Eun Shi Yeon joins forces together with officer Seo Min Jae (Ryu Jun Yeol) and team-leader Woo Sun Young (Jeon Hye Jin) in order to catch Jung Jae Cheol (Jo Jung Suk), a racing maniac who also happens to be a business tycoon. However, catching the culprit proves to be an arduous undertaking.
Running in the 2010s
Even though the title of the film clearly implies car action, you have to be aware that the movie is primarily a crime thriller with racing elements rather than the other way round. All in all, not everything car-related has to be Initial D right away. Nevertheless, Hit-and-Run Squad manages to deliver plenty of gripping chase sequences as well as an engaging storyline. On top of that, there is quite a Lethal Weapon-like music score.
The secret behind this film’s magic is its amazing cast. Gong Hyo Jin and Ryu Jun Yeol are great as upright police officers determined to catch the baddies and save the day. There are also great supporting parts from veteran actresses Yum Jung Ah and Jeon Hye Jin, who evoke the classic “dirty cop vs. good cop” conflict. However, the ultimate show-stealer is Jo Jung Suk as the main bad guy with a stutter and some serious behavioural issues. He could easily befriend the Joker.
Recommendations
If you are looking for an interesting movie that involves police and cars, then Hit-and-Run Squad is the choice for you. Director Han Jun Hee was so sure that the film is going to be a hit (1 million moviegoers within 6 days since the release) that a mid-credits scene was included, which heavily implies a sequel. Some critics cite weak plot development as the film’s primary disadvantage, but I really did not mind that in view of wonderful performances of the main leads.
Overall score: 7/10
Officer, you lost. G-g-gonna kill me? But you're a cop.
Hit-and-Run Squad is a 2019 police procedural film which managed to generate a huge buzz before its release due to a stellar cast of popular actors. The movie's announcement back in 2018 already got me interested and the official trailer only peaked my expectations. Is Hit-and-Run Squad yet another standard cuff'em-and-book'em actioner? Let's find out together.
Release Info
Directed by: Han Jun Hee Starring: Gong Hyo Jin, Jo Jung Suk, Ryu Jun Yeol
Language: Korean Original Title: 뺑반 Runtime: 138 min
The movie tells the story of a police officer, Eun Shi Yeon (Gong Hyo Jin), who is transferred to a hit-and-run team after a failed investigation involving police corruption. Eun Shi Yeon joins forces together with officer Seo Min Jae (Ryu Jun Yeol) and team-leader Woo Sun Young (Jeon Hye Jin) in order to catch Jung Jae Cheol (Jo Jung Suk), a racing maniac who also happens to be a business tycoon. However, catching the culprit proves to be an arduous undertaking.
Even though the title of the film clearly implies car action, you have to be aware that the movie is primarily a crime thriller with racing elements rather than the other way round. All in all, not everything car-related has to be Initial D right away. Nevertheless, Hit-and-Run Squad manages to deliver plenty of gripping chase sequences as well as an engaging storyline. On top of that, there is quite a Lethal Weapon-like music score.
If you are looking for an interesting movie that involves police and cars, then Hit-and-Run Squad is the choice for you. Director Han Jun Hee was so sure that the film is going to be a hit (1 million moviegoers within 6 days since the release) that a mid-credits scene was included, which heavily implies a sequel. Some critics cite weak plot development as the film’s primary disadvantage, but I really did not mind that in view of wonderful performances of the main leads.
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