Alien Invasion on the Silver Screen: What "Hope" Means for Korean Cinema's Global Ambitions The latest sci fi action thriller from Na Hong Jin, "Hope", has been making waves in the film festival circuit.
Beneath its surface level spectacle of crashing spaceships and gun battles lies a nuanced story about Korea's ambitions to take on the global movie market. "Hope" is a calculated risk for Korean cinema.
By injecting campy humor and over the top action into its narrative, Na Hong Jin may be attempting to appeal directly to international audiences who crave blockbuster spectacle.