"No Other Choice" is recording an overwhelming No. 1 at the box office in its opening week.
On the 29th, the film "No Other Choice" (director Park Chan-wook, distributed/provided by CJ ENM, produced by Moho Film/CJ ENM Studios) released its opening week box office results.
"No Other Choice" tells the story of office worker Man-su (Lee Byung-hun), who felt his life was so satisfying that he could say "I've achieved everything," but is abruptly fired. It follows the events that unfold as he prepares his own battle toward reemployment to protect his wife, his two children and the hard-earned home they acquired. The film has drawn praise for its highly polished production and the ensemble of actors with solid acting chops.
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, "No Other Choice" recorded a cumulative audience of 1,073,650 in its opening week. That marks five consecutive days at No. 1 at the box office. Drawing 330,000 viewers from its opening day, "No Other Choice" achieved the highest opening score among Park Chan-wook's works and has maintained its unrivaled No. 1 box office position as the heat continues. It also still holds a 100% freshness rating on the global review site Rotten Tomatoes, proving its high level of completion. "No Other Choice," which tells a story that resonates with people of all ages around the world, is expected to heat up theaters during the Chuseok holiday as it captures family audiences.
"No Other Choice" is drawing audiences with its special mise-en-scène that must be seen in theaters to be fully appreciated and the actors' unusual acting transformations, delivering overwhelming immersion. Audience reviews include: "A satisfying film in every respect — direction, actors' performances and the message the film conveys" (CGV_25****); "A story and acting that don't disappoint, a feat of strength. Even the beautiful visuals are perfect" (CGV_16****); "I liked seeing the class of excellent actors in one film. Park Chan-wook, who is becoming ever more skilled, feels like the protagonist" (CGV_79****); "The weight of a family's protector and the struggle to survive is moving" (Lotte Cinema_Blue****); "A capitalist satire where laughter and eeriness intersect exquisitely. This work, illuminated by Park Chan-wook's distinctive mise-en-scène, is a must-see this year" (Lotte Cinema_Haeju****); "I liked the direction, actors and story, but the music was truly insane" (Megabox_sc****); "A fully ripened Park Chan-wook story" (Megabox_wo****). Riding the momentum of word-of-mouth, "No Other Choice," which rose to No. 1 at the box office in its opening week, is expected to continue its strong run as it fully captures Chuseok theatergoers.
[Photo] Provided by CJ ENM.
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