Is Black Face Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2013)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Black Face (2013), audiences are invited back into the world of various. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "The man (Choi Fi-yeol) has no name. His codename is "008 (Gong Gong Pal)." A cold-hearted Korean hitman is summoned to Japan for a job. While hiding his identity and working at Donhyun's (played by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) yakiniku restaurant, he saves a woman and ends up meeting Kaneda of the Hayamikai. “Let’s be chingu (friends).” Kaneda, a regular at the restaurant, naturally works his way into 008’s life, forming a bond. However, Kaneda becomes a target of the invading Sakaki family and loses his life. For the first time, 008 has lost a chingu. A hitman who once had no emotions now begins to act on his own will."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Unfortunately, Choi Hee-yeol feels underutilized in a role that lacks depth. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Black Face worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Black Face misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 67 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.