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South Korean film “Veteran“ has been getting positive media reviews in the U.S since its Sept. 17 release.

The New York Times said the Korean movie provides fun from beginning to end with a well-structured plotline and graceful action scenes, a signature technique of director Ryoo Seung-wan.

(CJ Entertainment)

“Veteran” has sold more than 12.8 million tickets in Korea, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Other U.S. media outlets, including Variety and Hollywood Reporter, gave positive marks to the movie.

Variety said: “‘Veteran’ never bores the audience. Entertaining elements along with eye-catching action scenes blend in well to create a masterpiece that would be very well received by the world’s movie fans.”

Hollywood Reporter noted the performance of actors as a defining factor: “Without actor Hwang Jung-min, the movie would not be complete.”

By Lee Hye-won (hyewonlee@heraldcorp.com)

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