In the fight for human rights and democracy, a single spark can ignite a mighty flame, as illustrated by “1987: When the Day Comes,” a star-studded, fact-based political thriller that reconstructs a turning point in South Korean history triggered by the death of a student. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan with a combination of humanistic ardor and intelligent insight comparable to the measured procedural mode of “Spotlight,” this is a compelling depiction of how brave individuals from all walks of life mobilized a whole nation to bring a recalcitrant dictator and his henchmen to their knees.
“1987” grossed about $14.2 million domestically in less than a week of release and should gather momentum through positive critical buzz. For anyone interested in contemporary Korean history, its sweeping social canvas also provides an informative context for the more intimately-grounded activist-themed hits “The Attorney” and “A Taxi Driver.”
Jang, best known for the surreal political satire “Save the Green Planet” and equally eccentric...
“1987” grossed about $14.2 million domestically in less than a week of release and should gather momentum through positive critical buzz. For anyone interested in contemporary Korean history, its sweeping social canvas also provides an informative context for the more intimately-grounded activist-themed hits “The Attorney” and “A Taxi Driver.”
Jang, best known for the surreal political satire “Save the Green Planet” and equally eccentric...
- 1/12/2018
- by Maggie Lee
- Variety - Film News
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