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Those seeking a meticulously choreographed and strikingly shot action thriller will find little to complain about.
Full reviewMembers of both the North Korean and South Korean embassies join together to escape the chaos of 1991 Mogadishu in this thriller.
It is 1991, Mogadishu, capital city and most populous city of Somalia was torn by civil war. The personnel and the families of the South Korean embassy, isolated with no communication were enduring hail of bullets and shells. Then one night, personnel from the North Korean embassy knocked on the door asking for help. People of both embassies have one goal, to escape from Mogadishu.
LessThose seeking a meticulously choreographed and strikingly shot action thriller will find little to complain about.
Full reviewOn its own terms, Escape From Mogadishu makes for an engrossing, nail-biting Korean history lesson.
Full reviewThe fact the action is never without strong emotion makes it quite irresistible. The film ought to have a seat belt warning.
Full review(It's) great: a different kind of apocalyptic Korean spectacular to Train to Busan but equally worth the ride...
Full reviewDespite thrills and a heart-stopping climax, the film lacks significant commentary on anything unfolding on screen...
Full reviewA fraught action-adventure thriller... that leaves a bitter aftertaste.
Full reviewA vivid reminder of how political thrillers can provide nail-biting entertainment while still navigating complicated narrative terrain.
Full reviewA giddy chase scene almost singlehandedly rescues Escape from Mogadishu an otherwise unmoving South Korean political thriller.
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