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This story mixes suspense, tension, and bits of dark humor so well that keeps you engage all throughout. It was honestly so good. The setting captured the time period perfectly, the cast nailed their roles, and the comedic timing was just perfect. The operation scenes are tense but often undercut by absurd political bickering and clever dialogue that made me laugh a few times.

The cast delivered great performances across the board. The real highlight was Hong Kyung. He plays a young air force officer caught between duty and conscience, and he absolutely nails it. It's definitely his strongest performance since Innocence (2020). You can really see how much he's grown as an actor and I have always thought he had something special, and this movie confirms it.

I love how this movie combines serious political tension humor in such a natural way. It's not just funny for the sake of being funny. Even during the more intense part, it never loses its wit and humanity.

The climax is handled so well, unpredictable, fast paced. The direction, the performances, the humor, the visuals, and especially Hong Kyung's acting make it one of the stand out Korean films of the year. Overall, it's an absolutely a very good quality type of film. A must watch!

Plot 9/10
Acting and Characters 10/10
Cinematography 9.5/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 9/10
OST/Score 9/10

Overall 9.5/10