The crime action comedy film "Informer" (director Kim Seok, provided by NS ENM, produced by Popcorn Film, distributed by Movie City SMC), which was invited as the opening film of the 24th New York Asian Film Festival and received the best foreign-language film award in the institutional sector at the 2025 Asia International Film Festival, has continued to receive positive reviews from actual audience members.
After being demoted and losing his passion, willpower and investigative instinct, former ace detective Oh Nam-hyeok (Heo Seong-tae) and informant Jo Tae-bong (Jo Bok-rae), who had been providing information on major cases and pocketing ill-gotten gains, accidentally get involved in a big operation, and the crime action comedy film "Informer" opens today after receiving a flood of praise from audiences who watched it at the premiere screening.
First, praise is pouring in for the film's delightful comedy. Audience members said, "I chuckled, then suddenly burst out laughing, and it's not a secret that I muttered to myself, "This is driving me crazy," with my eyes half-open. Oh? But wait, this is kind of cool? There are moments like that #sofun #highlyrecommended" (CGV, kind****), "It was thrilling and comic. I just laughed through it. I really enjoyed the movie" (Megabox, ha****), "A no-pressure, laugh-and-enjoy killing-time movie" (Megabox, jk****), "Informer is so fun. I love Stephen Chow movies the most. The actors' performances are so good. I kept laughing for a long time. You can just laugh without thinking" (Instagram, Hwang****), among others, expressing high satisfaction with the film's refreshing and distinctive comic appeal and raising expectations.
In addition, praise has poured in for the actors' chemistry and acting transformations beyond imagination. "I liked Heo Seong-tae's new transformative acting. Highly recommend it as a killing-time watch; you can enjoy it without thinking" (Megabox, Sa****), "The actors' passionate performances made the action, disguised as comedy, stand out. There are startling scenes, and you laugh and then feel cheesy at a line, lol, I lost track of time because it was so fun" (CGV, prickly****), "The scenes where the two bicker are almost the highlight" (CGV, perfect****), lauding the chemistry of the mismatched duo. Also, "November was a tough time, but I laughed a lot without thinking for the first time in a while" (CGV, YouTube), "I de-stressed watching a movie after a long time and laughed while watching" (CGV, beautiful****), "It's a crime film but so cute I wondered how they could make it this funny lol" (CGV, wise****) — these torrents of praise prove that "Informer" has charm that resonates with audiences of all generations. In this way, "Informer" is set to captivate theaters this week with the standout appeal of K-comedy among strong competing films.
Released along with rave reviews from real audience members, "Informer" is being warmly screened at theaters nationwide.
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