The Korean crime action comedy film 'The Informant' has been receiving rave reviews from audiences following its premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival. The film, which won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the 2025 Asia International Film Festival, is now showing in theaters nationwide.
'The Informant' follows the story of Oh Nam-hyuk (played by Heo Sung-tae), a once-ace detective who has lost his passion and investigative skills after being demoted, and Jo Tae-bong (played by Jo Bok-rae), an informant who has been making money by providing information on major cases. The two characters find themselves entangled in a big scheme, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed events. The film officially opens today (the 3rd) after receiving positive feedback from audiences at its premiere screening.
Viewers have praised the film for its delightful comedy. Comments from audiences include, "I found myself chuckling and then bursting into laughter, with moments that made me think, 'Wow, that's cool!' #MustWatch #HighlyRecommended," "It was thrilling and comedic. I just laughed my way through it and thoroughly enjoyed the movie," and "It's a perfect film for a good laugh without any pressure."
The chemistry and transformative performances of the actors have also been highly praised. Audience reviews highlight, "I loved Heo Sung-tae's new transformation. It's a great film for killing time and enjoying without thinking too much," and "The actors' performances made the action disguised as comedy stand out. There were surprising scenes, and I laughed and felt the dialogue. I watched it without realizing how time flew by." Additional comments like "I relieved stress and laughed while watching the movie," and "It's a crime film, but it's so cute that it's hilarious," demonstrate the film's appeal across all age groups.
'The Informant' is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr