The film 'Opposition' has recorded the number one spot for the release week of Korean 'restricted' films following COVID-19, showing a parallel theory with the ten-million film 'The Inside Men'.
On the 22nd, the production team of the film 'Opposition' (directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, provided/distributed by Plus M Entertainment, produced by HYBE Media Corp) announced that it surpassed not only Korean films released this year but also the box office record for the week of release of 'restricted' Korean films following COVID-19, securing the top position and continuing its box office success.
'Opposition' is a crime action film that unfolds as broker 'Opposition' Lee Gang-soo (Kang Ha-neul), 'Prosecutor' Koo Kwan-hee (Yoo Hae-jin), who seeks to rise higher, and 'Detective' Oh Sang-jae (Park Hae-joon), who is fully committed to eradicating drug crimes, interweave with different purposes. The film's box office momentum shows a parallel with the highest-grossing film rated 'restricted,' 'The Inside Men,' which had a cumulative audience of 7,073,581 and the sequel 'The Inside Men: The Original,' which had a cumulative audience of 2,084,909.
First, both films are produced by the well-made production company HYBE Media Corp, which has created numerous box office hits. Despite being rated 'restricted,' they both recorded a CGV Golden Egg index of 97% (as of 7 p.m. on the 21st), proving high satisfaction among actual viewers. Furthermore, as both 'Opposition' and 'The Inside Men' were released during April and November, which are not typical peak seasons for theaters, like 'The Inside Men' revitalized previous theaters, 'Opposition' is also playing a historic savior role during the off-peak theater period this spring, contributing to the vibrancy of theaters.
Moreover, both 'Opposition' and 'The Inside Men' provide high immersion through the cast's dopamine-inducing performances and present a socially critical story that resonates with reality, offering a sense of catharsis. Audiences who watched 'The Inside Men' praised the film for its immersion, realism, and the actors' performances, saying things like, 'Lee Byung-hun's gaze is really alive' (Naver, iize****), 'The actors' acting skills are truly top-notch' (Naver, aksv****), 'The best film as a whistleblower movie' (CGV, IM**), and 'I am angry at the ugliness of humans chasing after power' (CGV, 봄***) among other positive remarks.
Viewers who watched the film 'Opposition' this time also responded positively with comments such as, 'A well-made kimchi stew is delicious anytime. The material is fresh and the acting is a showcase party, I was completely immersed!' (Naver, le*****), 'The story, which seems frustrating in reality, resolves smoothly, and I enjoyed it so much without realizing the time with the hard-carrying performance of the main and supporting roles!' (Megabox, hi*****), 'Completely realistic verification movie' (CGV, eu*****), and 'The line about prosecutors being able to create or kill presidents really resonates' (CGV, 주**), supporting the parallel theory between 'Opposition' and 'The Inside Men' with their high immersion and reflection of reality. The summary of viewing reviews for the two films shown on the CGV reservation site, stating 'The actors' performances are method-level immersive filmmaking,' also adds to the enjoyment.
In this way, 'Opposition' maximizes relatable character traits just like 'The Inside Men,' showcasing the dopamine-inducing performances of the actors, and reflects social realities through incidents and stories, earning the nickname 'Drug-themed The Inside Men.' This proves that the film embodies the appeal of a 'restricted' film with both entertainment and artistic value. Thus, 'Opposition' is expected to present a new box office benchmark for 'restricted' Korean films following 'The Inside Men,' and attention is focused on its upcoming box office records. 'Opposition' is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
[Photo] Provided by Plus M Entertainment.
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