Officer Black Belt – Movie Review
Director: Joo-hwan Kim
Writer: Joo-hwan Kim (Screenplay)
Cast
- Kim Woo-bin (Heirs)
- Kim Seong-gyoon (Seoul Vibe)
- Lee Hae-young (Kill Boksoon)
Plot: An indefinite contractor at the Ministry of Justice, who closely manages those wearing electronic ankle bracelets, assists in probation officers’ work, and suppresses verbal abuse and violence that occurs in case of emergency.
Runtime: 1 Hour 48 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Officer Black Belt starts as we meet skilled martial artist Lee Jung-do (Woo-bin) who spends his days doing things he enjoys. However, one night he helps a police officer capture a suspect. He gets offered a job as a martial artist partner to a probation officer who deals with difficult subjects.
The pair team up to deal with criminals trying to elude the law and the two sets of skills create an excellent partnership. However, they must track a known sex offender, putting both their lives in danger.
Verdict on Officer Black Belt
Officer Black Belt is an action comedy following an expert slacker who finds a calling as a martial arts officer. He teams up with a probation officer to track monitored criminals and learns the importance of doing the right thing.
This movie gives us an entertaining action comedy which deals on a sensitive subject. It shows an unusual role in the police force which offers a man a new level of responsibility. This movie balances the comedy in Lee Jung-do and the serious nature of his new career. You can have a good time watching this movie
Where to Watch
Officer Black Belt is available on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts – Officer Black Belt is an entertaining action comedy.
