76
Metascore
9 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 91The PlaylistJessica KiangThe PlaylistJessica KiangA Hard Day is a film that sets itself fairly narrow ambitions, achieves all of them and then some and yet has no pretensions to importance, weightiness or artistic self-expression.
- 90The New York TimesManohla DargisThe New York TimesManohla DargisA kinetically visceral, enjoyable nasty joy ride, “A Hard Day” is pretty much as advertised.
- 90The Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonThe Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonA Hard Day offers a masterclass in throat-squeezing, stomach-knotting suspense.
- 80New York Magazine (Vulture)David EdelsteinNew York Magazine (Vulture)David EdelsteinIt’s our sense of adventure that matters in the end. We must cultivate confusion and dare to be disoriented.
- 75RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoRogerEbert.comBrian TallericoA Hard Day has a breakneck pace that allows one to easily dismiss the more ridiculous, downright nonsensical aspects of its plot. Only occasionally will the eyes roll. For the most part, it works.
- 75Washington PostMichael O'SullivanWashington PostMichael O'SullivanYou’ll be glad that A Hard Day isn’t happening to you, but you won’t regret observing it all from a safe distance.
- 70VarietyMaggie LeeVarietyMaggie LeeIt’s the nerve-racking situation that faces our hard-luck protag, with its heady black humor, social satire and a touch of surrealism, that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
- 63Movie NationRoger MooreMovie NationRoger MooreThe script is tighter than the direction and editing. But the set-pieces dazzle (think Korean war toys) and the performances by the cops have a nice cynicism about them.
- 60Village VoiceSam WeisbergVillage VoiceSam WeisbergKim Seong-hun's riveting if empty-headed A Hard Day will be remembered for its increasingly ominous jump-cuts to mobiles ringing, vibrating, and flashing profane messages.