The gameThe long -awaited film with the first collaboration on the screen between the best actors Lee Byung Hun and Yoo Ah in, finally prepares for release. Although the two are senior and junior in real life, they provide a convincing dynamic of mentor-protect in the film.
There are no disputes when it comes to their acting skills. Watching the film, you can’t help but feel regrets from the director’s perspective The game It has been set aside for almost four years. Although it does not have action scenes, the film brings voltage and emotional intensity, all that take place on an Go table.
Lee Byung Hun play Cho Hun HyunA national hero and a master who rises to fame after winning an international championship. In an event Go, meet a young man Lee Chang Ho (played by the child Kim Kang Hoon) and, recognizing his prodigious talent, he brings him as a student and starts training him closely.
Under the guidance of Cho Hun Hyun and through his efforts, Lee Chang Ho (played by Yoo Ah in) quickly becomes in a formidable player. In the end, he defeats his mentor in their first official game. The loss shook deeply cho, leaving it emotionally devastated.
“Winning is the duty of a professional.”
“I’m your teacher just because we are on the board of directors?”
These cho lines reflect its inner turmoil: a much more complex conflict than what can be expressed in words. Even the public is not familiar with Cho Hun Hyun can feel the weight of his emotions purely through the thin facial expressions of Lee Byung Hun. His masterful representation, up to Cho’s mannerisms, creates an engaging experience.
The game Explore the competitive and ruthless world of Go, the complexities of the teacher-student relationship and the profound desire to win. Lee Byung Hun once again demonstrates its exceptional acting ability, while Yoo Ah also offers a well -immense and emotionally rich performance.
Due to the recent disputes of Yoo Ah in, the release of the film had been delayed and its appearance was in particular absent by the teaser trailer. However, the film proceeds without changing its scenes. Despite the risks, the presence of Yoo is an integral part of the story: both the emotional arches in evolution of HIS and Lee Byung Hun are points of observation crucial.
In fact, removing Yoo Ah’s scenes in the scenes would have made the fiction of the inconsistent film. His performance remains intact and it is difficult not to ask how different the reception was if there had been no disputes that surround him.
Support actors Cho Woo Jin, Ko Chang Seok, Moon Jung HeeAND Hyun Bong Shik Also offer excellent performances. Their roles range from the supply of light humor at the beginning of the film to the increase in emotional tension in the second half, each of which brings depth to their characters.
For those who lived the era of Cho Hun Hyun, The game It will certainly be a particularly rewarding experience. But even spectators are not familiar with Go will find it accessible and engaging. Of course, for go fans, the film offers even more fun.
Based on the history of real life of the legendary Go Masters of Korea Cho Hun Hyun AND Lee Chang Ho, The game brings their rivalry and their relationship with life. The film does not require spectators to understand to follow, thanks to the director’s weighted approach. Set in the 80s and 90s, production also pays attention to historical accuracy and nostalgic details, making it a pleasure for fans of that era.
The game It is scheduled for the first of the Korean rooms March 26. He tells the story of Cho Hun Hyun, the greatest legend of Korea, while he faces the defeat from his protected and strives to recover his place at the top with his constant competitive spirit.
