Release Date: Apr 28, 2007 Wide
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Fresh off the success of his Humanitas Award-winning third feature The Motel, director Michael Kang weaves this modern noir drama detailing the events that transpire when a New York lawyer (John Cho) inadvertently becomes mixed-up with a gang of violent Korean gangsters. Former Dreamworks investor and South Korean film giant CJ Entertainment finances a film produced by Teddy Zee and featuring a special appearance by Marrying the Mafia star Jung Jun-ho. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Apr 28, 2007 Wide
Oct 13, 2009
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Writer/director Michael Kang seems to be going for a Mean Streets vibe, but he's no Scorsese, at least not yet.
A well-made, street-stylish drama that defies stock Hollywood storytelling conceits with its complex themes and grey-area approach to its subject matter.
If these folks had had a bigger budget, I'm sure this would have been an even better show. Still, it's very good. I'm fascinated by upwards of 50% of this movie, based in K-Town, Queens, NY, utilizing the Korean language, and by the fact that John Cho, both in real life and in the film, is barely able to speak the
May 18, 2010Super Reviewer
Michael Kang is a Korean American filmmaker, and West 32nd is a crime drama that matches his description.As this picture takes place in New York City, the film does a nice job of showing Korean culture in an American setting. It is a little difficult to say if the fusing of American and Korean cultures is successful,
January 30, 2010
Super Reviewer
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