Lee Yong-ju writes and directs Seobok, which is absolutely fantastic. It is part human genetical engineering/science fiction, part thriller, and part action that delivers on all fronts and packs a powerful punch. There is also part of the movie that is about morality and human cloning, which is really poignant, Seobok delivers on every front and creates a truly fantastic movie.
The film focuses on ex intelligence agent Ki played by Gong Yoo who is tasked with transporting Seo Bok played by Park Bo-Gum who is the first ever human clone and because of this he holds the clues to immortality. Other agencies and different people are after Seo Bok because they want him to figure out how to crack the code and become immortal themselves and make the worlds greatest weapon. What no one seems to understand is that Seo Bok has more than meets the eye to him, he has telekinetic powers and this creates a new world for the film to explore.
Seobok works for all the different atmospheres the film brings to life, and the story that is brought to life through the script. This is an engaging, thrilling, action thriller that continuously changes the audience perspective of what to expect and what is going on, as each twist and turn delivers something different. No one can be trusted throughout Seobok, except for Ki Heon who develops an interesting relationship with Seo Bok, while I wouldn’t say it’s a father son relationship its also not a solely friendship, it’s a combination between the two.
With the chemistry between Gong Yoo and Park Bo-Gum Seobok truly captures the audiences emotional lens. With the heavy emotional pack that underlines the entire film, and the action packed scenes throughout the film Seobok delivers on all fronts for an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
