rangshark

I, The Executioner is quite ambitious in its production and script. On this aspect, it is fruitful concerning the action scenes, its aesthetic scenes and color, and the acting. However, the acting was basically carrying the movie. Everyone did an amazing job, particularly Jung Hae-in, given a strangely written character, somehow managed to elevate such an antagonist. But, looking past the acting, the rest of the movie falls flat. When it comes to its themes and politics, it somewhat skims its critiques and observations and is afraid to truly say something. Towards the end, its themes of justice become jumbled, and one is unsure what the movie's message is. It will explore every aspect of justice, but never clearly get to its point. While watching, I was trying to be kind in my analysis, thinking perhaps its circus-like production is a commentary on its themes; however, I believe the movie should have taken itself more seriously (the music was somewhat... random).

in conclusion, it looks good, but it's mediocre.