‘Hope’ Review: Na Hong-jin’s Masterful Monster Movie Leaps Between Action, Horror and Sci-Fi
The film 'Hope' by Na Hong-jin is a genre-blending action movie that combines elements of horror and sci-fi. It features impressive action sequences and a captivating storyline that keeps viewers engaged throughout its nearly three-hour runtime. With strong performances and exceptional production quality, 'Hope' is poised to become a modern classic in the action genre.
- ▪The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and has been praised for its thrilling action and dark humor.
- ▪Director Na Hong-jin has reportedly been developing the concept for nearly a decade.
- ▪The film features a well-crafted narrative that balances intense action with character development.
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Home > Industry News > Business ‘Hope’ Review: Na Hong-jin’s Masterful Monster Movie Leaps Between Action, Horror and Sci-Fi Cannes 2026: Outside of Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, this film cements “Squid Game” actress Hoyeon as an action star Chase Hutchinson May 17, 2026 @ 3:10 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Hope" (Cannes) “Hope,” the all-time great new action film from writer-director Na Hong-jin, is a glorious genre romp that contains more magnificent moments in its opening act than most do in their entire runtime. It’s a lean, mean action thrill ride, kicking off with one of the best extended sequences in recent memory and proceeding to run with that energy for as long as it possibly can.
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