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Pick Up Artist

Pick Up Artist

2014
Drama
104 min
4.5 / 10
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The four male characters in this film don’t seem to have much in common: a college student who accidentally comes across a sex tape of his girlfriend, an…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Dohan Jun
Starring
Park Yong-beom / Choi Ho-joong / Kim Yeong-tak / Han Je-in / Choi Ho / Park Joo-bin / Kim Dae-woo / Tak Ho-yeon

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Pick Up Artist' offers a surprisingly insightful look into the lives of four men navigating significant personal challenges. The film skillfully contrasts their individual struggles – a student's crisis, unemployment, familial duty, and the unique profession of a…

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Julian Croft
Apr 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This 2014 South Korean film, 'Pick Up Artist', introduces us to four men whose lives have taken decidedly difficult turns. The setup promises a look at how different individuals cope with adversity, particularly when seeking escape in a…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A compelling, if somewhat melancholic, exploration of modern male predicaments, 'Pick Up Artist' assembles a diverse group of individuals united by their burdens. The narrative threads, from a compromised sex tape to familial care, are woven together as…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Pick Up Artist' attempts to weave a tapestry of male disquiet, showcasing a college student, an unemployed man, a caregiver, and a self-proclaimed seduction guru. The film’s setting in a flashy nightclub serves as a stark backdrop to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Korean import, 'Pick Up Artist', presents a quartet of men adrift in their respective lives. From romantic entanglements to financial woes and familial duties, each character brings a distinct brand of malaise to the screen. The premise…

FAQs

While the characters are all facing significant personal difficulties, their decision to head to a nightclub suggests a collective attempt at escapism or finding some form of relief. The film's resolution or overall hopeful outlook isn't detailed in the summary, leaving the audience to ponder whether their night out provides a genuine solution or merely a temporary reprieve from their troubles.