Gangsters have been portrayed by Korean filmmakers for decades. One of the latest developments is the frothy expansion of gangster comedies, forging a stand-alone genre in Korea's mainstream cinema that continues to inspire producers and yet leave a growing number of moviegoers dissatisfied.
"Hotel M: Gangster's Last Draw", to be released nationwide Feb. 23, adds a new variation to the already hackneyed genre: portraying mobsters threatened by, well, pink slips from their corporate-minded bosses.
The premise is that in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, Korean gangsters have few other options but to adapt to the relentless juggernaut of capitalism. To survive in this tough winner-takes-all business environment, even rival mobster groups should join forces through a corporate-style merger, and push for no-nonsense restructuring plans.
All of this means a significant reorganization at the merged mobster group, putting many underlings and mid-level managers out of jobs....|
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