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It’s time for Don Lee to retire this franchise.
The Roundup: Punishment is mediocre—action scenes feel recycled, following the same predictable pattern: villain almost escapes, Don Lee lands a punch combo, repeat. The comedy doesn’t land; I didn’t crack a smile once.
The villains try to match the chaotic energy of the second film’s antagonist, but fail. Kim Mu Yeol is forgettable, and ironically, his sidekick’s fights are more exciting than the supposed main threat. The side characters add nothing to the plot, and there are unnecessary scenes that feel entirely filler. Worse, outcomes often fall into place too conveniently for them.
The Philippines setting looks artificial, drenched in an overused Hollywood-style orange filter. Overall, the plot, and action feel exhausted—the franchise has clearly run out of juice.
The villains try to match the chaotic energy of the second film’s antagonist, but fail. Kim Mu Yeol is forgettable, and ironically, his sidekick’s fights are more exciting than the supposed main threat. The side characters add nothing to the plot, and there are unnecessary scenes that feel entirely filler. Worse, outcomes often fall into place too conveniently for them.
The Philippines setting looks artificial, drenched in an overused Hollywood-style orange filter. Overall, the plot, and action feel exhausted—the franchise has clearly run out of juice.
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