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Andrew Sarris, New York Observer: The President's Last Bang is as funny as its title promises. I can think of no higher praise. Read more
Ted Fry, Seattle Times: The President's Last Bang comes off as all too ridiculously believable. Read more
Janice Page, Boston Globe: What the film lacks in depth it makes up for in Hong Kong-style punch, with vivid cinematography and powerfully choreographed action. Read more
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: Although a tad long-winded and plodding, it's vigorously acted and persuasive, leaving the viewer to suspect that Im's account, drawn from historical records, could be pretty close to the truth. Read more
Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly: This meticulously well-made picture is disarmingly funny at times ... but also subdued and straight-faced, with one eye planted on 1979 and the other on the violent student demonstrations looming in the distance. Read more
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Jami Bernard, New York Daily News: Bizarrely droll. Read more
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle: Im Sang Soo is, film by film, challenging the way modern South Koreans think and behave. Read more
J. Hoberman, Village Voice: From mid-movie on, confusion escalates (along with one's incredulity) as the body count mounts. Read more