Movie

Attack the Gas Station!

1999 · 113 min

A rowdy, chaotic romp that keeps escalating its absurd hostage antics, funny and loud but with a rebellious edge.

Tagline: Just when you wanted to laugh, here they come.
Overview: A quartet of disaffected Korean youths have robbed a Seoul gas station. After taking the gas station over, their wacky antics ensue; forcing the manager to sing, kidnapping customers that complain about the service, and staging fist-fights between street gang members and gas station employees; all of these reflect their own gripes against society.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, cynical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Rebellion, class, crime, violence
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: rebellion
class
crime
violence
power
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild