Countdown

Director Ho-jin Huh constructs a relentless thriller that relies on the primal tension of a ticking clock. The film explores the grim world of debt collection through visceral, handheld action, building a palpable sense of urgency and moral decay in its protagonist's race for survival.

What lingers after the final frame is the exhausting, breathless pace of a man cornered by his own life. The mechanics of the chase overshadow deeper character work, resulting in a straightforward, pulse-pounding experience. — MovieFinder Editorial