The Negotiation (2018)
The Negotiation is a 2018 South Korean action crime thriller film directed by Lee Jong-seok and starring Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. The film was released on September 19, 2018. An ace crisis negotiator Ha Chae-yoon (Son Ye-jin) faces off against a ruthless hostage taker Min Tae-gu (Hyun Bin), who kidnapped two Koreans in Bangkok, Thailand. Over the course of 21 hours, she attempts to force him to reveal his motivations.
Yoon Je-kyoon directs The Negotiation, a psychological thriller brimming with Korean swear words (who also directed Sex is Zero and Haeundae). Son Ye-jin, who portrays professional negotiator Ha, goes up against a vicious and clever Hyun Bin, who plays kidnapper Min. If you're familiar with Korean films and dramas, these seasoned names should undoubtedly pique your interest. The Negotiation's strong characteristics are its quick tempo and numerous curveballs. The film combines each scene smoothly and impressively—there are no lulls, no moments of respite to break the suspense. The film keeps you guessing by dropping tidbits of information like Chinese water torture. You're not sure when the next hint will arrive, but when it does, the understanding slams you like a brick, leaving you with even more questions than you started with.
Detailed information:
Starring: Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin
Original release: September 19, 2018
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt6904272/
