The film "Humint," directed by Ryu Seung-wan, distributed by NEW, and produced by Oeyunaegang Co., Ltd., which is set to be released on Wednesday, Feb. 11, has risen to No. 1 in overall ticket reservations, signaling the start of a full-scale box office run.
Bolstered by unanimous praise from critics and audiences, "Humint" has claimed the top spot in overall movie ticket reservations and is showing unstoppable box office momentum. Since the first preview screening, audiences have responded enthusiastically that it is "pure catharsis experienced in the theater," which has led to a sharp rise in advance bookings. In doing so, "Humint" has laid the groundwork for explosive word-of-mouth to make it the one-pick movie for the Lunar New Year holiday box office.
In particular, with realistic action and a highly immersive narrative, it has established itself as a movie that feels like an all-in-one gift set in many respects. On social media and online communities, early viewers have been sharing enthusiastic recommendations in a relay, saying, "I held my breath because of how immersive it was," "a film that proves why you should watch movies in theaters," "this is what a movie you can't take your eyes off looks like," "the actors and crew must have worked really hard. I wondered if I could watch this in a warm theater," "the action level is on another level," and "the golden ratio of romance and action."
The film "Humint" tells the story of people with different objectives clashing in Vladivostok, where secrets and truths are submerged in a cold sea of ice. Having taken the top spot in ticket reservations and riding hot momentum for the Lunar New Year holiday box office, "Humint" opens nationwide on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
[Photo] NEW, Korean Film Council box office data
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