Extreme Job

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Extreme Job

2019

1h 51m

Comedy

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Narcotics detectives work under cover in a chicken joint to try and bust a gang of organized criminals. Things take an unexpected turn when their new recipe suddenly transforms the run-down restaurant into the hottest eatery in town.

Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

01/24/2019

It's all quite amusing up to a point, but unfortunately that point arrives early on in this practically two-hour-long take on a one-gag premise.

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

10/04/2024

If you have been repeatedly disappointed by lacklustre, cliched Hollywood comedies, then Extreme Job will be a breath of fresh air.

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James Mudge

easternKicks.com

10/21/2020

3.5/5

Though undeniably slight and silly, Extreme Job is a solid popcorn flick, with enough laughs and thrills to keep the viewer entertained

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John Lui

The Straits Times (Singapore)

05/22/2020

3.5/5

This comedy balances its action setpieces - there are shootouts, extended fight scenes and car chases aplenty - with slower character-driven scenes that give viewers something to root for.

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William Schwartz

HanCinema

11/03/2019

I could pick out nearly any individual seven minute stretch of this movie and find some fairly brilliant gags. The problem is, add seven minutes to seven minutes to seven minutes and then...it all gets to be a little tiring.

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James Perkins

Starburst

10/25/2019

9/10

Side splittingly funny from start to finish with unrivalled chemistry from each of the lead actors - it's the action-comedy we've all been waiting for.

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Jaisibi S

@RT14436527 May 24

Extreme Job was a surprisingly entertaining ride that balanced comedy and crime-thriller elements really well. The concept of connecting a fried chicken restaurant with an undercover operation felt fresh and unique compared to many conventional thrillers. What worked best for me was the chemistry between the team members. They start off looking like complete failures, but watching them slowly reveal their real potential was both satisfying and motivating. The humor felt natural rather than forced, which made the movie consistently enjoyable. While the emotional depth was limited and the soundtrack was just decent, the overall experience was highly engaging. A fun, energetic film with great pacing and memorable character dynamics.

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Jae L

@AgniJae Feb 5

Funny and wholesome.

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mint h

@RT55287256 12/03/2024

an enjoyable action comedy movie, and the characters are very interesting. Love the ending as well, definitely one of my favorite movie to watch

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Greg K

@GregZ 05/24/2023

Although silly and shallow, it does serve a fresh premise, funny slapstick and good chicken. Most hilarious scene: when the gangs dope-taster can't stop dipping and his boss allows him an additional try.

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06/09/2022

Entertaining, funny and action packed, a delight to watch.

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04/24/2022

I tried to like it but couldn't. Worst Korean movie I've ever seen.

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Detective Ma

Lee Dong-hwi

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Synopsis

Narcotics detectives work under cover in a chicken joint to try and bust a gang of organized criminals. Things take an unexpected turn when their new recipe suddenly transforms the run-down restaurant into the hottest eatery in town.

Director: Lee Byeong-heon
Screenwriter: Moon Chung-il
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Production Co: CJ Entertainment, Haegrimm Pictures. Co., Ltd, About Film
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 25, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.6M
Runtime: 1h 51m