Cast
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Park So-dam
as Jang Eun-ha
Kim Eui-sung
as CEO Baek
Song Sae-byuk
as Cho Gyeong-pil
Yeom Hye-ran
as Han Mi-Young
Jung Hyeon-jun
as Kim Seo-won
Yeon Woo-jin
as Doo-sik
Heo Dong-won
as Sang-hoon
Han Hyun-min
as Aasif
Jun Suk-ho
as Parrot man
Choi Deok-moon
as Lim Gi-bang
Yoo Seung-ho
as Last special delivery man
Jo Hee-bong
as Kim
Baek Do-kyeom
as Young-gil
Han Kyu-won
as Lee Do-young [Hostage]
Kang Joon-kyu
as Motel Part-timer
Crew
Director
- Park Dae-min
Writer
- Park Dong-hee
- Kim Bong-seo
- Park Dae-min
Producer
- Kim Sung-hoon
- Ju Seung-hwan
Reviews
MovieGuys
Special Delivery, really isn't that special but its not "bad" either.
This film is a by the numbers action, crime proposition, that works competently enough but does nothing, that really sets it apart, either. Well perhaps, having a female lead but then that's not all that special, these days.
Car chases are done really well and the limited action is polished but somehow I felt something more, was needed. I think perhaps the problem with this one, is it doesn't really take the viewer anywhere special or do anything, especially interesting or even novel. That is to say, it doesn't take any "risks".
Instead, it cut and pastes from any vehicle based action flick you care to name but does so in a rather passive, assimilate-ive, "safe" way.
The final product is watchable but equally unremarkable. It could have been better, if it had been more willing, to try something new or even a little different.
Aug 14, 2022
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Crime film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Special Delivery distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Park Dae-min brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Special Delivery took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 109 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 157 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 496 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The musical score contains over 48 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 12, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 49m