Midnight Runners (2017)

Midnight Runners (2017)

Two rookie cops, one wild night

7.6

Movie

South Korea
Korean
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
2017
JOO-HWAN KIM, KIM JOO-HWAN
Bae Yoo-ram, Byeon Woo-seok, Cha Si-won
108 min

What it's about

Two apathetic police academy recruits who become best buddies through the tough training together witness a woman being abducted right before their very eyes. As they were taught in the academy, they quickly report the incident to the police, but the police are in no hurry to jump on the case. So the duo decide to take the matter into their own hands and rescue the woman.

The take

Midnight Runners is a hilarious and action-packed buddy comedy that delivers both laughs and thrills in equal measure. The film follows two police cadets who find themselves embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after witnessing a kidnapping. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, and their banter and antics provide some of the film's funniest moments. However, it also has its share of intense and suspenseful scenes, as the cadets race against time to save the victim and uncover the truth. Midnight Runners is a highly entertaining and enjoyable film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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