This movie offers a brutally honest depiction of filmmaking that unearths humor in dire circumstances and ridiculousness within the struggle to survive. The filmmakers from South Korea seem to grasp a key element of dark comedy: difficult realities are only manageable when presented with a sense of irony and a sharp edge. No Other Choice focuses on the uniquely awful experience of being a mid-level manager under …

It's disappointing that “Man-su” (Lee Byung-hun) being recognized as a figure of pulp fiction doesn’t ensure continued employment, and when progress leads to his job loss, he must find something else to do. With a house, a wife, two children, and two dogs depending on him, he can't remain unemployed for long; however, he soon discovers that there's little demand for what he knows how to do. He attempts various low-le…

The saying goes that imitation is flattery, and sometimes that’s true—but only if the copy succeeds. When it doesn't work out, you end up with something that feels like a weak imitation, and that’s exactly what’s wrong with this new film from writer-director Park Chan-wook. This dark comedy seems to be trying to become this year’s version of “Parasite” (“Gisaengchung”) (2019), the South Korean movie that won an Oscar…

This movie, "No Other Choice," stands out as an exceptional work with impressive handling of its atmosphere and strong performances, marking Park Chan-wook’s return to the kind of filmmaking he's known for. It offers a darkly engaging exploration of what happens when a person is pushed to the edge by business practices and societal expectations, presenting a bold, intense, and over-the-top depiction of how broken …