Seobok is a South Korean science-fiction thriller about a former intelligence agent who is tasked to transport the first human clone to safety after the organization behind the experiment is targeted by a mysterious attack. Agent Ki Heon suffers from a disease and knows that he only has a few months left to live. He also feels guilt for not protecting his partner who suffered a grisly demise several years ago. His will to live however gets a boost when he learns that clone Seo Bok might possibly be able to cure his disease and restore his health. The clone has some struggles of his own as he has lived a life in captivity and wonders what the meaning of life is. He starts questioning his creators as much as those who are trying to annihilate him. The unstable duo must go into hiding and survive attacks from different factions as neither ally nor enemy can be trusted anymore.
On paper, this movie reads like an exciting science-fiction spectacle on the pulse of time. In reality, this is however a slow-paced film with repetitive pseudo-philosophical discussions that drag on for far too long. The plot is quite predictable and rarely grabs the viewers' attention. The movie's conclusion is particularly disappointing but it at least doesn't end with a shallow happy ending.
On the positive side, this film oozes with gloomy atmosphere. The locations are perfectly chosen, the lighting techniques are excellent and the soundtrack blends in very well. The few action sequences are visually stunning. The special effects benefit from a generous budget.
At the end of the day, Seobok is an entertaining movie for a slow rainy night. However, it isn't memorable enough to leave a deeper impression. Streaming this movie once is acceptable but purchasing a physical copy isn't worth it. South Korea has recently been producing much better science-fiction movies such as The Witch that are worth your attention.
On paper, this movie reads like an exciting science-fiction spectacle on the pulse of time. In reality, this is however a slow-paced film with repetitive pseudo-philosophical discussions that drag on for far too long. The plot is quite predictable and rarely grabs the viewers' attention. The movie's conclusion is particularly disappointing but it at least doesn't end with a shallow happy ending.
On the positive side, this film oozes with gloomy atmosphere. The locations are perfectly chosen, the lighting techniques are excellent and the soundtrack blends in very well. The few action sequences are visually stunning. The special effects benefit from a generous budget.
At the end of the day, Seobok is an entertaining movie for a slow rainy night. However, it isn't memorable enough to leave a deeper impression. Streaming this movie once is acceptable but purchasing a physical copy isn't worth it. South Korea has recently been producing much better science-fiction movies such as The Witch that are worth your attention.