Extreme Job (2019)

I came for the plot, and it was actually worth the time, I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. So what kept me watching, I know there is a lot of movies like this one, actually most crime/law enforcement movies have comedy as a major part of the movie, however, this one didn't try to get serious about it so it comes off as natural. I really loved the portrayal of the characters, they had poker faces most of the time, and it's one of the main selling points of successful comedy for me, it needs to be amusing but not over the top. I liked that music didn't take away from the story at any point, as mentioned before they didn't take themselves seriously and it gives this movie a head start from others. Is it the best movie of all time? No, but from casting to the plot and the action it's something I will be watching again and again. All in all, if you're looking for some quality fun, this won't be a waste of time.

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If you're looking for a movie where you can laugh till you cry... this definitely is the movie to watch... its funny even from the start to the very end.. Love how they make the plot story and how the characters are build throughout the movie... also love how each characters were described towards the end...
Love how Gong Myung is the crazy newbie.. he portrayed the character really well...
Also loving all the other 4 characters.. where each of them have a special trait on their own...
never judge a book from its cover... this suit how to describe each character in this movie..
Liking how the put one classic Cantonese song after the fight scene... really classic there...
Overall.. really enjoyed this movie.. it deserve an award.... good job writers and producers...
Really recommend this movie to watch.. or even a re-watch...

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Extreme Job was as typical as any comedy cop movie could be, just like how ordinary a simple fried chicken was. There were B-rated police team, who were basically good at failing and on the verge of being broken up. But instead of serving it as it is, the movie was elevated by adding its funny but no nonesense characters, their actors and comedic timing, and its unique & entertaining plot, similar to how the Galbi sauce uplifted the boring fried chicken to its trademark status. I've already seen it three times since I couldn't help but recommend it to anyone who was interested. And of course, I always had to sit through it with them to survey their reaction XD. Despite the repetition, it still get me in stitches throughout, each time.

It defies a lot rules and protocols of police work, and basically of sensibility, so there's no point of taking it seriously on it's representation of the job, but nonetheless, it's extremely (pun intended) funny. I will not stop on recommending it to others any time soon, so I might see it for the fourth time if I get the chance ^^;

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Most Hilarious Korean Movie so far

I like this movie becoz its not your typical serious action movie with a lots of plot twist and turns it make you laugh all the time the comedy is very natural not cringey the actors have really perfect execution into ther acting. I love the plot itself its very refreshing from my perspective , im a fan of action too this movie suits my taste, ive never been so happy to watch this action-comedy movie all at once lmao, esp. I like the female lead here shes so hilarous and extraordinary yes i love her so much, i highly recommend this movie to all ages, and also for those who are really STRESSED in ther lives.

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Hialriously epic!

The Actors are awesome. Story is awesome. I need to know who wrote this masterpiece! Great lines and a total surprise. Nothing, to me, was predictable. So so good. Lots of hilarity and action ensues. Its a must watch y'all . Wish it was on Netflix or hulu though. I had to purchase it on google movies app. Its available on youtube probably too for rent or buy.
Will defi itely be watching more korean movies. Have watched Exit, Alive and The Divine Fury already... definitely recommend those. Alive was a bit of a letdown though but the others were awesome in their own right.

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What an epic unexpected action comedy film that makes it to my best movies of all times

I'm not sure if it's the same for whoever is reading this but this movie is just right up my alley. Not that I hate action but I find it boring with just that so combining it with a subtle comedy is exactly my taste.

I've seen this movie in a poster on the drama, "Class of Lies" and then bumped into it into several advertisements and made me curious what this movie is about. I had no expectations at all on what's coming but it made me laugh so hard. The plot itself is absurd but watching it happening is really funny. They're like a group of crazy people like me.

The casts really portrayed their role well. It doesn't feel awkward at all and I cannot imagine any characters to be replaced by someone else. The action scenes are good, not too over the top and just enough.

I don't know why but although the plot is absurd, I really loved it because everything feels natural and everything just fell into its proper places without feeling off. This is really one of the best movies I can recommend and you can also watch with family.

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Laugh-out-loud Funny

This is the funniest movie that I have seen in a while. The humor in Korean productions usually does not appeal to me, but this time I laughed from start to finish. Extreme Job is a worthy representative of its genre.

The story revolves around four disaster detectives and their chief, Go Sang Gi, who, despite having been in the force for twenty years, has still not been promoted to Captain. The squad is so notorious for their incompetence that other detectives are hesitant to entrust cases to them, so when Go Sang Gi's friend Chief Choi of the organized crime division asks him to take on an important case for him, Go and his four subordinates seize the opportunity to prove that they are capable and worthy of promotion. Going undercover as chicken men, though, they get more than they have been prepared for as their restaurant becomes incredibly successful.

This premise is great comedy material, and both the script and the actors deliver on it. There is not one weak performance in this movie. Everyone is hilarious. Of course, the five main actors stand out with their brilliant comedic timing and chemistry.
The story might not be unique, but it is so well-written that it entertains and even surprises. The high-quality production and the OSTs, which fit their scenes well, make watching it even more enjoyable.

Overall, if you are in the mood for a comedy, this movie is a great choice.

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Them boys like chicken fr

I really like this movie, the acting is kind of hammed up and cheesy at times which plays in it's favor. The way they get so immersed into their side job that and even straight up ignore the stakeouts was pretty funny, as well as realistic. They seemed kind of downtrodden and like they had given up until that final arc. I was even rooting for them to keep the store and hoping it would be their main job since it brought them some amount of happiness even though the work was getting to them. Really happy with how this movie ended, but all in all I'd say it's in a weird in-between of being a good and really good movie. But that's entirely up to my own personal tastes and not at the fault of the movie itself. I recommend it, and can see myself coming back to it in the future for a rewatch which is cool. I don't normally feel like movies have much rewatch value

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Un super moment de détente

Ca ne casse pas trois patte à un canard. On est bien d'accord. Mais on rit. Et beaucoup.
Alors, oui les blagues ne volent pas forcément très haut. Mais on rit. Et beaucoup.
Les personnages ne brillent pas particulièrement par un charisme de dingue. Mais on rit . Et Beaucoup.
Les actions s'enchainent avec fluidité et les gags fusent comme un tir à bout portant. Cela a l'effet escompté. On rit. Beaucoup.

Si vous avez besoin de rire sans arrière pensée, de voir une baston épique où le rire couvre joyeusement le bruit de la télé, n'hésitez pas. Un film sans prétention mais qui a su nous faire passer un excellent moment alors que dehors les éléments se déchainaient.

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funny, nice one

It was funny. Definitely worth a watch! I took some time to complete this because my experience was hampered by poor subs placement but overall, I still had an enjoyable time.

I liked the humour. The characters had this straight face while saying/doing some hilarious things which made it more enjoyable to me as a viewer. heheh...The fight scenes were great. I liked the violence that came across as effortless in many of the scenes.

The most memorable part for me was the fight at the end where the two super talented (at combat) ladies had the great showdown. Got chills for a second or two there!

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Mostly dumb but overall entertaining slapstick police comedy

This movie has been a huge hit for the South Korean box office and is starring very well-known veterans actors. It is a police comedy with a lot of slapstick humour which works overall well but lack emotions.

I was a bit disappointed by the story because the team of cops we follow are overly dumb and bad at their job. I know that it is the point of the film to have seemingly "good-for-nothing" police officers trying their best during their investigation and raising to the occasion, but it felt really too much here and I found myself not really invested in their successes.

Overall, characterization was lacking in the scenario. The protagonists are not that endearing to the viewer and seem written quite superficially in a caricatural way. There are very few female characters but I was happy to see that the couple of them more central to the plot were represented as bad-ass and strong women.

The cast did a good job however I think the script was a bit limiting for them, preventing them to express their full potential. It is especially the case for Ryu Seung Ryong and Shin Ha Kyun which are both delivering solid performances (but nothing compared to the outstanding roles they hold in others series I recently discovered them in).

Despite those defaults, I still had a good time watching the movie. I found the production value pretty high and I enjoyed the invigorating soundtrack as well. Overall, it is entertaining and well made.

I would recommend this to people looking for a blockbuster police comedy with a good ensemble cast. It is a fun ride which lack substance and characterization but does the job in term of entertaining value. And sometimes, that is enough for sure.

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