Commission

2025 | Shin Jae-min

Title: Commission

Year: 2025

Running Time: 112′

Country: South Korea

Directed by: Shin Jae-min

Written by: Shin Jae-min

Starring: Kim Hyeon-soo; Kim Jinwoo; Nam Myung-ryul; Joo Suk-tae; Kim Yong-ji

Review by Guifré Margarit i Contel | 16 April 2025

This psychological thriller, centred on the struggles of a comic book artist (or more accurately, an aspiring one) excels in its striking comic artwork, which enhances the film’s visual appeal. This is reinforced by a well-presented exploration of the desire for artistic recognition, complemented by well-crafted relationships and conflicts among the characters, all revolving around the protagonist.

However, a jarring structural shift in the second act does more harm than good, throwing off the pacing and weakening the investigation into key events. As a result, the film’s resolution feels somewhat underwhelming.

Rated 3 out of 5

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