Choi Min-su Movies
Retired government assassin Paul Thorn is pulled back into the fray after a former colleague hands him the plans for a terrifying new technology before suddenly dropping dead. Now whoever gets the plans will have ultimate power, and in order to keep them safe Paul must place his trust in Stacia, a cynical nurse with a clear conscience. But it won't be easy, because the army of assassins hunting them will not stop until they get what they want. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Choi Min-su, John Savage, (more)
Historical fact blends with high-flying fiction as Jackie Chan steps into dual roles as a determined archeologist and a loyal general of China's first emperor in director Stanley Tong's lavish historical action film. Jack (Chan) is an intrepid archeologist in search of a mythical gemstone that is said to have the power to defy gravity. Though Jack's days are spent traversing the globe with scientist sidekick William (Tony Leung Ka-fai) in hopes of finding the elusive gem, at night in his dreams he assumes the role of General Meng-yi, devoted servant of Emperor Qin Shi-huang. As Jack and William venture to the mystical Heavenly Palace -- a wondrous fortress rumored to have been built by Qin Shi-huang himself -- Jack's vivid nocturnal journeys find him falling head-over-heels for the emperor's comely Korean consort Ok-soo (Kim Hee-seon). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jackie Chan, Kim Hee-seon, (more)
Directed by Kim Eui-seok, Cheongpung myeongweol (Sword in the Moon) is set in 17th century Korea, a chaotic time period in which the once Confucian society was threatened by an attempted Japanese invasion. The film is centered around an elite band of imperial guards hired to protect the old ways. Choi Ji-hwan (Choi Min-su) and Yun Gyu-yeob (Jo Jae-hyeon) make the backbone of the group, but unforeseen circumstances cause Yun to turn on Choi, the latter of which disappears from the scene after having been revealed as responsible for several murders. Yun's search results in apprehending swordswoman Shi-yeong (Kim Bo-gyeong), Choi's lover and partner in crime, who Yun tortures for information on Choi's whereabouts. Eventually, Choi and Yun meet and prepare for a final battle. The film also features Lee Jong-su, Jeon Seong-hwan, Gi Ju-bong, Yu Yeon-su, and Kang Shin-il. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Choi Min-su, Jo Jae-hyeon, (more)
A bold serial killer known only as "Goliath" sets into motion a series of events that will help authorities solve a mystery that has plagued a futuristic city in unified Korea for nearly 30 years in this flashy sci-fi thriller from up-and-coming director Yun-su Jeon. As a high-profile forensics investigator and a overworked police officer quickly close in on the relentless killer, everything is not as it seems and each death reveals clues that point ever deeper into the past. Only when Goliath is finally caught will the mysteries of the past reveal the truth behind the city's dark past. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A firefighter starts playing detective in his spare time to bring down a psychotic arsonist in this thriller. Hee-su (Cha Seung-weon) is a man with a dangerous obsession; having served a long prison sentence for arson, Hee-su has not only failed to change his ways, but is returning to his firebug ways with a vengeance, even torching his cell with a remote device on the day of his release. Hee-su starts out relatively small but soon begins lighting up bigger and more important targets, and as he starts deadly fires that claim lives at a local hospital, dedicated fireman Sang-woo (Choi Min-su) makes it his mission to bring Hee-su to justice. Libera Me proved to be a popular breakthrough for director Yang Yun-ho, who is better known for more serious fare. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Choi Min-su
Yoo Sang-wook's thriller Piano Man concerns a pair of detectives who are tracking down a serial killer who, as the film progresses, begins killing new victims every 12 hours. The film takes its title from the day job of the killer. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Choi Min-su
