Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.
Extreme Job is a genuinely singular Korean comedy-action film whose premise — undercover cops accidentally becoming viral fried chicken entrepreneurs — is brilliantly conceived and executed with infectious energy. The novelty factor is high: the chicken restaurant conceit is completely fresh and generates comedy that feels organic rather than forced. The plot is competently structured around its absurd premise but follows fairly predictable crime-comedy beats once the concept is established. Acting is solid ensemble work with good comic timing throughout, though no single performance transcends the genre. Cinematography is serviceable for a mainstream Korean commercial film — functional and occasionally slick during action sequences but not visually distinctive. The ending ties things up in crowd-pleasing fashion without much surprise. Overall a very entertaining film whose greatest strength is its one-of-a-kind concept.