V.I.P. (Korean: 브이아이피; RR: Beu-i-a-i-pi) is a 2017 South Korean crime-action thriller film[3][4][5] directed by Park Hoon-jung and starring Jang Dong-gun, Kim Myung-min, Park Hee-soon and Lee Jong-suk. In the film, officers from South Korea, North Korea and Interpol chase after a serial killer suspect. The film was released on August 23, 2017.[6][7] The reception was largely negative, with criticism directed mainly towards the portrayal of graphic violence towards a female character.[8][9] The film was later released on DVD and Blu-ray formats on 7 March 2018.[10] Plot[edit]The son of a high-ranking North Korean official, Kwang-il (Lee Jong-suk), is suspected of committing serial rapes and murders of women around the world. To stop the killer, South Korea, North Korea and Interpol chase after him.[11] Cast[edit]Main[edit]
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Production[edit]Filming began on October 22, 2016 and ended on January 22, 2017.[18] Filming took place in South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and other countries.[19] Release[edit]The cast of V.I.P was invited to the 74th Venice International Film Festival which began on August 30, 2017. However, the invitation was declined by the production company as the film's release could not be rescheduled to a later date.[20] The film was released in South Korean cinemas on August 23, 2017.[21][22] Reception[edit]Critical response[edit]V.I.P was named as an R-rated crime film, which restricted audiences younger than eighteen years of age. Many viewers criticized the film's depiction of violence against women.[23][24] Some of the comments were regarding the film's unnecessary cruel and gruesome scenes, while others critiqued the use of female characters as devices of sexual violence to show the cruelty of male characters.[25] Box office[edit]Upon its release in South Korean cinemas on August 23, 2017, V.I.P. hit the top spot, selling 174,022 ticket and earning a gross income of US$1.17 million on its opening day.[26] During the first two days V.I.P sold 341,610 tickets earning US$2.3 million.[27] After five days of its release the movie has attracted 940,359 audience screening in 966 venues.[28][29] According to the Korean Film Council V.I.P had surpassed 1 million viewers by August 29, in just seven days since its release, and the film earned a total gross income of US$7.8 million.[30] Awards and nominations[edit]
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Is VIP a good movie?Overall, VIP comes out as a refreshing entertainer which blends action and thrill in a unique proportion, It's even good to see Park Hoon-jung write with his usual style, as he did in "The Unjust" and "I Saw the Devil". Just make sure kids don't get to watch the film (unless they become old enough).
Who is the killer in VIP Korean movie?Lee Jong-Suk is the perfect villain
Portraying a villain is often one of the more enjoyable characters. You get to say all the most badass lines and you certainly get to do the most insane things. The villain in V.I.P. is a sadistic serial killer, and certainly no exception to the above perks.
Who is the protagonist in VIP?Lee Jong-suk as Kim Kwang-il: A key North Korean political figure's son who receives VIP treatment after his defection to South Korea, organised by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He becomes a prime suspect for a serial murder case.
Can I watch VIP on Netflix?A South Korean detective investigating a string of brutal murders finds that the prime suspect is the son of a high-ranking official from North Korea. Watch all you want.
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