Justice High

11/8/2020

Where to begin. The good: The plot line of the bullied kid looking to the tough karate girl for help and joining the karate school was fun enough. Nothing too original but it was executed alright. The fights were okay. A number of times you could clearly see the punches/kicks didn't even come close to connecting. That's a common problem in less serious movies with martial arts though so forgivable. The bad: Is casting 25-30 year olds as high school students still a thing? It was distracting how not high-school age the main guy was. The girl was alright. She's older than she looks so almost passable. The guy playing Hae-seong stood out so little there's not much to say about him. He was fine. The music in some scenes was downright inappropriate. Like in the tea scene. This ominous, forebodi

9/22/2025

Justice High tackles the serious issue of school bullying by escalating it into a broader conflict involving criminal gangs, offering a darker yet gripping perspective on youth violence. Strong performances—especially by Jung Da Eun as the bold and charismatic Chae Young—help ground the story in emotional realism, supported by well-paced storytelling and impactful action. Though filled with intense scenes and strong language, the film delivers a satisfying happy ending and serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against injustice. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)