Shiri (1999) movie poster

Shiri (1999)

쉬리
"No clues. No leads. No time."
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 54% (RT: 59%, MC: 50) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Kang Je-kyu
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
South Korea
Language
Korean
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (185 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Metacritic
50
Cast
Han Suk-kyu as Yu Jong-won
Choi Min-sik as Park Mu-young
Yunjin Kim as Lee Myung-hyun
Song Kang-ho as Lee Jang-gil
Yoon Joo-Sang as Chief Agent
Park Yong-woo as Eo Seong-sik
Park Eun-sook as Lee Bang-hee
Jo Deok-hyeon as Lee Won-doo
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 185 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX. Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Shiri is a 1999 action, adventure, drama film directed by Kang Je-kyu. North Korea's 8th Special Forces hijack a shipment of CTX, a potent new liquid explosive, and threatens South Korea as part of a plot to re-unify the two countries. Ryu and Lee, special agents of O.P., South Korea's secret intelligence service, attempt to track down the terrorists and find the CTX.

Meanwhile Hee, the 8th's ultra-bad female sniper, resurfaces to wreak havoc and haunt Ryu. The film has been rated by 185 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Shiri delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Shiri (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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