A Single Rider (2017) User Reviews

Single Rider Review: A lone man show headed by Lee Byung-hun!

[Achyut_Prashast_Singh · 8/10 · 14 October 2017]

Movie: Single Rider (15)

Rating: 4/5

Lee Byung-hun is known mostly for his action thrillers. He really pulls out every role he does, with perfection. Undoubtedly, he repeats this same thing even in this differently written fantasy drama SINGLE RIDER. It's not that such films haven't been made before but the way it unfolds the journey of Lee Byung-hun's character is what makes it different.

It won't be anywhere wrong to say that SINGLE RIDER rides totally on the shoulders of Lee Byung-hun. Other actors like Gong Hyo-jin and Ahn So- hee also do their respective parts well. But undoubtedly, it's Lee who steals the show with a stellar performance.

The film's technical aspects are top notch. The cinematography is praiseworthy. The visuals of the film are quite excellent, and they are another reason why this film should be caught on a Blu-ray. The film succeeds in getting the emotional parts right and never bores till it ends.

The music also needs to be appreciated as it enhances the viewing experience from time to time. The director deserves praise for bringing out the best from the cast.

The film's unfolding towards the end is however a slight issue, as many might get confused as to what happened. Even I got. But I didn't find it difficult to realize what actually happened. The climax packs a punch as it's pretty intense.

SINGLE RIDER undoubtedly is another addition to top Lee Byung-hun films. He will keep you engrossed no matter what. Just trust him, watch him, the film and just question yourself about how would you've felt had you been in his place?

Amazing

[westwestworld · 7/10 · 7 October 2017]

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Very well done also showing human connections. I don't know how to describe this but it touched my inside and there is something that only you can feel not say. I really got excited to see it, because of the great actor Byung-Hun Lee. the emotions that you can see in his face I can relate to that, and the soundtrack suits the atmosphere of the movie .

didn't expect the ending, but kind of sensed that in the first scenes then I said no way. I waited for him to confront his family, but what happened was a really big surprise,very logical and a great add without it I think it would be an ordinary movie and after all the title speaks for itself.

Not What I Was Expecting

[Foutainoflife · 8/10 · 27 January 2019]

This film was a nice little surprise. A Single Rider is a film about a Korean man who's career as an investment broker is shattered after his company is exposed for fraud. He makes choices that take him on a search for his wife and son who have been living abroad in Australia. Once there he gets to quietly take a look at the family he has missed out on due to his drive for fortune.

I have found that I really enjoy the way Korean's portray dramatic issues in films. This movie is subtle, maybe paced a tad bit slow but impactful. It didn't take me very long to figure out where it was heading but it was enjoyable to watch nonetheless.

The acting was heartfelt, understated and sincere. I thought that the main actor really brought his character to life and it was really easy to become invested into what was happening to him. I thought it was filmed well and the score really helped when setting up the atmosphere. I wish there had been more detail to the some of the ending revelations. Aside from that, I don't really have many complaints. This is a film I could recommend to my friends. Check it out.

Not my cup of tea.

[madbird-61243 · 6/10 · 29 December 2018]

The plot is interesting and creative. But the whole movie lacks up and down. It is as peaceful as a river surface.

The ending should be the only surprise. But i have read its summary beforehand, so ruin all the surprise.

You are advised not to read any review before seeing this movie.

A soothing and Interesting drama

[heartmak · 6/10 · 3 December 2017]

A interesting movie with some twist and turns. Movie revolves around a Broker who loses everything due to bankruptcy of the company he was representing. He travels to Australia to meet His family, ends up disappointed. He had missed most important part of his life pursuing his superficial dreams. Another character, a girl traveler working in Australia meets the broker. The story revolves around these characters. There is slight suspense which gives a clear idea about the plot of the movie. The movie is quiet slow due to which it becomes boring at times.

Overall an interesting movie to watch which teaches you the meaning of life.

One of the best movies that I've seen.

[ravanreshed · 10/10 · 28 February 2018]

I must say that all Lee Byung-hun's movies are just fantastic. I am actually more in love with the score of this movie, it's just all synced in a perfect sequence, perfect timing,and perfect music.

Such A Beautiful Movie

[lrhwin-90038 · 10/10 · 30 May 2019]

It is an incredibly beautiful and sad movie! There are neither many characters nor a lot of dialogues, but I was emotionally gripped from beginning to end. I am amazed how Lee Byung-hun could play every role so perfectly deep and touching.

I was crying for minutes after watching this movie!

[amandanish882 · 8/10 · 15 August 2018]

This is a beautiful movie depicting about how family is important to everyone. The soundtrack and direction is so serene and consistent!

Wow

[mungunbayarbatbayar · 8/10 · 18 September 2019]

What a touching movie even though there is some error on how they (both) can't know that for long time if they dead when they are doing job or how he ordered ticket to fly. But on the other hand great touching surprising movie! I watched it before but forgot that i watched and it was my second time that i watched with good focus

DIDN'T SEE IT COMING.

[andrewchristianjr · 8/10 · 25 August 2021]

When you start losing everything, you suddenly remember the most important thing in your life: family.

Another Outclass South korean movie.

[jsaleem-89705 · 8/10 · 7 February 2020]

Great story with so many life lessons,life is precious, family & friends more important then chased only for money , Deceive others to make money will never make ur life peacefull also dont trust easily on others ,Direction,script,Story was all very solid , Byung-Hun Lee another amazing movie & performance all other cast Acting was also so good & at end movie have nice twist

9

[dejtale · 9/10 · 22 January 2022]

If you lose everything, you don't see the value of your life.

The story of the movie and the strength of the performance are very wonderful, a movie worth watching.

Great movie and storyline

[Jackpapa211 · 8/10 · 20 August 2022]

This movie is one of the great K-movies. The storyline, IMO, was "partially" adapted from the old (excellent) movie namely "The Sixth Sense" performed by Bruce Willis about 20 years ago ..... ML performs excellently in this K-drama. His acting is so emotional and looked real and naturally.

This K-movie storyline tells us the husband's sad story and what he missed in life ... but I dislike a (hidden) questionable scene which is shown in several K-movies or K-dramas which makes Viewers create their own imaginations based on the given storyline. For example, this K-movie portrays a questionable short scene if the wife slept with her neighbor and cheated on her husband. However, in the meantime, the story portrays that she is a good wife who is trying to bring the husband to stay with her in Australia and shows her care and love to her husband. So, why did the K-Writer need to add a hidden scene showing that they kiss together (and then ??) rather than making the scene more clearer in showing that both the wife and her neighbor slept together on bed or showing their taken clothes out left on the floor without SEX? With this kind of unclear story ,,, and by our own imagination, it is hard to truly sympathize to the wife at the end.