Director Park Chan-wook’s new film ‘There’s No Way Out’ to be released in September! Lee Byung-hun’s mad transformation teased.
π¬ “A Choice to Protect Family, There’s Nothing I Can Do” Park Chan-wook Returns!
β¨ Key Summary β¨
– Release Date: September 24, 2024 (Right before Chuseok holiday!)
– Genre: A fantastic combination of black comedy, drama, and thriller
– Starring: Lee Byung-hun (as Man-soo), Park Chan-wook’s first Korean film in 7 years
– Rating: Suitable for ages 15 and up (Warning for violence and crime scenes)
π Table of Contents
- “What if I get fired from work?” Key plot points
- Lee Byung-hun’s 180-degree acting transformation! Behind the casting
- Three characteristics of Park Chan-wook’s films (blood, mise-en-scΓ¨ne, irony)
- Summary of critic reviews β β β β β
- “When does pre-booking open?” Top 5 FAQs
1. π£ “I can become a devil to protect my family… But a father is eternal”
The ordinary life of Man-soo (Lee Byung-hun) is turned upside down overnight. After receiving sudden notice of his firing, he faces the possibility of his family being thrown out onto the street as their deposit money disappears. The film’s core revolves around his “There’s really nothing I can do” line as he makes an extreme choice.
The original story is based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Ax,” which Park Chan-wook adapted to fit a Korean sensibility. The transition from black comedy β thriller β human drama as the film progresses is a key point!
2. π Lee Byung-hun, “I’ve never seen this side of him” Shocking acting transformation
At the press conference, director Park Chan-wook revealed, “Lee Byung-hun read the script with tears in his eyes”. Particularly, the crazy expressions of the protagonist in the middle of the film have gone viral on social media. Netizens are responding with comments like best acting of Lee Byung-hun’s career
, and so realistic, itβs terrifying
!
π₯ Watch the main trailer (a 2-minute and 30-second masterpiece)
3. π¨ The three pillars of Park Chan-wook’s filmmaking
- Even a drop of blood is beautifully portrayed: An upgrade to the glamorous bloodshed representation seen in his previous work ‘The Handmaiden’
- The emperor of prop furniture: The red chair in the protagonist’s home serves as an important foreshadowing (pay attention!)
- The charm of the villain: There are definitely moments where you think
Why is this person so cool?
4. π Summary of critic reviews (suitable for ages 15 and up)
| Evaluation Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Violence | There are scenes involving axe usage, but it’s not excessive |
| Social Relevance | Approaches the issue of unemployment satirically |
| Artistic Quality | Excellent use of color psychology |
5. β Top 5 questions audience are most curious about
Q. What’s the runtime?
A. It’s 127 minutes (no intermission), making it the shortest among Park Chan-wook’s films!
Q. Is there a significant difference from the original novel?
A. Itβs been adapted into a Korean-style revenge drama, resulting in a completely different ending. Be prepared to be surprised if you’re a fan of the original!
Q. Can you recommend a similar movie?
A. Watching ‘Paradise’ or ‘Parasite’ beforehand will make it even more enjoyable.
π See you in theaters on September 24! Your choice will… have no choice but to be made π
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