Netflix Loses Acclaimed Action Thriller ‘The Man From Nowhere’ This Month

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One standout modern action movie, the film that sparked Keanu Reeves’ renowned John Wick series, will be departing soon. Therefore, don’t miss your chance to see it! This 2010 release, titled “The Man from Nowhere,” comes from South Korea and revolves around an enigmatic pawnshop owner who, as a child, forms a special bond with. When this child is abducted, he unveils his hidden expertise in assassination. Despite its familiar-sounding plotline, “The Man from Nowhere” is truly exceptional within the realm of mysterious action heroes.

Unfortunately, The Man from Nowhere will be departing Netflix by February 20th on a Friday, so there’s not much time left to immerse yourself in the intense violence of this highly praised revenge tale. Directed and written by Lee Jeong-beom, this action-packed thriller features performances by Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Hee-won, Kim Sung-oh, and Kim Tae-hoon. For more details, take a look at the official synopsis provided below.

In my own words, I’d say: “I’m a solitary soul with a shrouded history, Tae-Sik am I. One day, a young girl and I found common ground. Sadly, she was snatched by a ruthless drug cartel. With a heart full of resolve, I sprang into action to rescue her.

‘The Man From Nowhere’ Influenced ‘John Wick’ & Chad Stahelski Is Now Working On a Remake

This film, titled “The Man from Nowhere“, garnered a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90% approval from viewers on Popcornmeter. It also stood out as the top-grossing South Korean movie of its year. Back then, critics lauded the film for its intense action scenes and compelling characters. Toussaint Egan from Polygon even described it as “an incredibly satisfying action movie for those seeking a more emotionally charged thrill ride.

In a different choice of words: Russell Edwards from Variety highly commended writer-director Lee Jeong-beom, noting his skill in crafting action sequences that were filled with tension during every fight scene orchestrated by Park Jung-ryul. Even critics like Craig Skinner from HeyUGuys, who had some criticisms, found the action-packed film captivating, describing it as “relatively strong” and “an entertaining and gripping movie with confident direction and outstanding lead performances.

One significant source of inspiration for the creation of “John Wick” was the film “The Man from Nowhere,” as acknowledged by director Chad Stahelski. During the development process, they often looked to Lee Jeong-beom’s movie, alongside others like “Point Blank,” for ideas when shaping the character of Baba Yaga. The director further stated that movies such as “The Vengeance Trilogy” by Park Chan-wook and “The Man from Nowhere” had an impact on the world of Wick due to their minimalist compositions and graphic elements. It is also reported that Stahelski intends to direct a remake of “The Man from Nowhere,” with Derek Kolstad, the writer of “John Wick,” potentially rejoining him for this project, as per Deadline’s 2020 report.

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2025-02-17 18:01