The film "No Other Choice," which captivated audiences with a progression that shifts between tension and humor and the unique synergy of its cast, rose to No. 1 in advance ticket sales for Korean films.
With high-quality production and standout performances by Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran and Cha Seung-won, and leaving a deep aftertaste that has sustained its long-running box office momentum, the film "No Other Choice" rose to No. 1 in advance ticket sales for Korean films on Oct. 13 (Mon).
Despite a fierce onslaught of strong new releases, "No Other Choice," which entered its fourth week since opening, reclaimed the No. 1 spot in advance ticket sales for Korean films and has maintained a 100% freshness rating on the global review site Rotten Tomatoes, earning wide praise from audiences and critics at home and abroad. In particular, even after the Chuseok holiday, strong audience interest has sparked repeated viewings, foreshadowing an unwaning box office run.
Meanwhile, audiences are sharing diverse interpretations and impressions of the work, adding to the hot word-of-mouth buzz. Moviegoers posted positive reviews highlighting new viewing points unique to "No Other Choice," such as a very delicate and boldly realistic masterpiece in which every line is given meaning (CGV_Mi****), a film that leaves many afterimages (CGV_조진****), and a movie with intricately layered stories that offers the pleasure of slowly unraveling them one by one (CGV_Qr****). In this way, "No Other Choice," which reclaimed the No. 1 spot in advance ticket sales for Korean films in its fourth week, is expected to continue its long-running success with unbroken momentum.
The new film by director Park Chan-wook, "No Other Choice," which brings together a cast audiences trust, features dramatic development, beautiful mise-en-scène, solid direction and even black comedy. It tells the story of Mansu (Lee Byung-hun), a company employee who felt his life was so satisfying that he could say "I've achieved it all," who is abruptly fired and prepares his own war for reemployment to protect his wife and two children and to keep the hard-earned house he bought.
[Photo] Film poster, Korean Film Council integrated computer network
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