![]() ![]() He is naive and not cut out for this because of his conscience and impulsivity. It isn’t until 40 minutes in that the plot reveals the film’s purpose as to why this kid is desperate for money. This can be attributed to the large number of characters to remember, with only one (Chi-geon) worth remembering or having anything resembling character development. ![]() Disjointed isn’t a fitting enough word to describe this plot with its many subplots that don’t see resolution. ![]() It goes around in circles, working to reach a point that never comes. Yeon-gyu learns the ropes from the Chi-geon, and the two develop a brotherly bond that is tested when things spiral, drawing the teenager into a world of bloodshed that he is not prepared for.Īt 2:12 minutes, Hopeless feels like 3 hours. This dangerous group of gangsters he’s involved with have their hand in the police force and politics as the big boss (Kim Jeon-soo) and his son Chi-geon (Song Joong-ki) work to get a national assemblyman re-elected. Through association, Yeon-gyu is now embroiled in all the elements of being a low-level gang member. To get quick funds, he goes to the local gang for work, steals mopeds from folks who owe money and takes them to the chop shop. ![]()
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