Park Chan Wook → Lee Byung-hun..I can't help it Venice Praise Outstanding, Brutal Capitalist Satire

Sep 01, 2025

Park Chan Wook → Lee Byung-hun..I can't help it Venice Praise Outstanding, Brutal Capitalist Satire



Invited to the competition section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and the opening film of the 30th Busan International Film Festival 'I have no choice' is receiving rave reviews from all over the world, with its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival.

'There's nothing I can do about it' tells the story of an office worker 'Mansu' (Lee Byung-hun), whose life was satisfactory enough to feel that 'I have achieved 'Mansu' (Lee Byung-hun) is fired, preparing for his own war against reemployment in order to protect his wife and two children, and to protect his hard-won home.

On August 29 (local time), the Venice World Premiere received 9 minutes of standing ovations and enthusiastic cheers, and the first showcase was successfully completedTowards ', there is a wave of favorable reviews from leading foreign media. On top of that, Rotten Tomatoes, a global critic site, has recorded 100% freshness, raising interest. Leading media outlet Variety is the "decisive evidence and fascinating black comedy that shows Park Chan-wook is the most elegant director in existence," and The Guardian is "the driving force of Park Chan-wook's unique yet confident narrative. Director Park Chan-wook's shocking yet timeless satirical drama. It depicts the collapse of the family, the crisis of the head of the family, and the current state of the country,' he praised director Park Chan-wook's overwhelming directing ability. "IndieWire is a masterful, brutal, bittersweet capitalist satire directed by Park Chan-wook," the BBC wrote, "Not only is it Park Chan-wook's most humorous film, but it is also his most humane work.'It raised questions about his own ironic humor.




Park Chan Wook → Lee Byung-hun..I can't help it Venice Praise Outstanding, Brutal Capitalist Satire
Park Chan Wook → Lee Byung-hun..I can't help it Venice Praise Outstanding, Brutal Capitalist Satire
Park Chan Wook → Lee Byung-hun..I can't help it Venice Praise Outstanding, Brutal Capitalist Satire
Meanwhile, amid a flurry of praises for seamless synergy by trusted actors and actresses, IndieWire praised Lee Byung-hun for playing the leading Korean actor and globally loved actor "Mansu,"Lee Byung-hun for his role as "Lee's elegant performance is key to sustaining Park Chan-wook's tragic and comedic tone," Deadline praised Lee for his remarkable performance and for proving his exceptional sense of comedy," and Loud and Clear Reviews for his outstanding performance.

Lastly, favorable reviews continued for the high-quality production created by the fingertips of top staff in each field, including film editing, mise-en-scène and music. Next Best Picture once again proved itself to be the most creative filmmaker in existence. The unique camera walk and editing is still innovative and intense", Critic's Notebook "Style ' can't be helped."' shows the sophistication of director Park Chan-wook." The favorable reviews of major media writers through SNS are also continuing. Jada Yuan of The Washington Post wrote "A sweaty black comedy. It's overwhelming," said David Rooney of The HOLLYWOOD REPORTER"Director Park Chan-wook is someone who knows how to shoot a movie." The movie is receiving explosive responses from all over the world at the same time as it was released for the first time' will give the audience a special aftertaste with original stories.

Director Park Chan-wook's new film 'There's nothing we can do about it, with trustworthy actors meeting, dramatic development, beautiful mise-en-scène, solid directing, and black comedy' is scheduled to be released on September 24.






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