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Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Verge
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic thriller about a man who murders his competition for a job, exploring themes of economic anxiety, societal critique, and the impact of AI, with the director reflecting on his career, source material, and the importance of authentic storytelling.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Vulture
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic and visually expressive film that explores a man's desperate turn to murder in the face of economic hardship, using surreal and intense imagery to depict societal pressures and human desperation, earning acclaim at Venice.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Deadline
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' received an 8 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, marking his first competition entry at the festival. The film, based on Donald Westlake's novel 'The Ax,' stars Lee Byung-hun and explores themes of desperation after job loss. Critics praised the ensemble cast and Park's direction, with the film set to open the Busan International Film Festival and distributed internationally by Mubi and Neon.