·Critic's 100 points → Park Chan-wook X Lee Byung-hun staying until the festival..I can't help it

Sep 02, 2025

"This year 'Parasite'(19, Director Bong Joon-ho)!"

The global atmosphere toward the thriller crime black comedy film 『I Can't Help It』 (directed by Park Chan-wook, produced by ambiguous film) is unusual. 'I can't help it', which was officially invited to the 82nd Venice International Film Festival competition section and first released, has been widely praised by foreign media and critics and has been mentioned as a candidate for the 'prone' award.

'There's nothing I can do about it' has continued to respond enthusiastically for four days since it was first released around the world through the world premiere at the Sala Grande Theater, the main theater of the Venice Film Festival, on the night of the 29th of last month (Italy local time).

According to Rotten Tomatoes, a famous American movie rating site, as of the morning of the 2nd (Korean time), there is nothing we can do about itA total of 19 reviews (evaluations) have been registered for ', and all of their ratings for the film have been 100 points, maintaining 100% freshness.

Reviews and ratings will be assessed after the Venice Film Festival closes and the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, which opens on the 4th, the 30th Busan International Film Festival, which opens on the 17th, and the 63rd New York Film Festival, which opens on the 26th.

He got off to a good start with an unusual rating of 100 pointsThe reviews of ' are like a gem.

The BBC can't help it"'Honestly funny'Korean masterpiece''''' I published a review article. It can't be helped, referring to Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' which is Korea's first masterpiece to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes International Film Festival, as well as major awards in the U.S. Academy AwardsHe paid tribute to ' and released a 'Dark and Funny' black comedy about economic unrest at the Venice Film Festival. This work can be a global hit that brings sympathy to the present age" he evaluated.

Variety is also "Park Chan-wook's brilliant murder comedy 'There's nothing we can do about it."Described as a master class that showcases controlled chaos, ```. It is the latest film to be filled with evidence that Park Chan-wook may be the most elegant film director in existence."

In addition, the Guardian wrote, "'The momentum of the narrative, which is unique to director Park Chan-wook, stands out for his elegant yet firm confidence." It begins like a comedy-style drama, but soon transforms into a completely different genre. The portrait depicts the collapse of the family, the crisis of the breadwinner, and the state of the nation", Screen International is an exquisite blend of psychological tension and laughter", IndieWire is a superb, brutal, bitter yet humorous capitalist satire directed by Park Chan-wook. Lee Byung-hun's delicate performance is key to sustaining Park Chan-wook's tragic and comedic tone,' The Next Best Picture said.'Park Chan-wook proved once again that he is the most creative film director alive through this film" It became the Venice Film Festival's top-rated film with favorable reviews.

Naturally, expectations for an award are rising. The Washington Post reported "The most talked about film at the Venice Film Festival is 'I can't help it. This movie could be a phenomenon, and if you ask reporters what the best film in the competition is, they will point it out without hesitationbe the leading winner of the prize 'There is nothing we can do about itI chose '. Furthermore, IndieWire has no choice in major categories, including the International Feature Film Award at the Academy Awards in March next year, as well as the Venice Film FestivalIt was also expected that director Park Chan-wook would be nominated.

'There's nothing I can do about itDirector Park Chan-wook, the production team, and actors also waited for the closing with pleasant expectations due to the Venice Film Festival's 'Feeling Good' atmosphere. In particular, director Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun 'can't help itAfter all the official events of ', we are looking forward to the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival on the 6th. Usually, directors and actors invited to the festival as competitors decide whether to attend the closing ceremony according to the festival's atmosphere and media evaluation. The better the evaluation of the film, the better the director and major actors will remain there to wait for the results, and if they receive an award signal from the festival on the closing day, they will officially announce their attendance at the closing ceremony and enjoy the honor of the award through the award ceremony. As we have just passed the middle part of the festival and entered the second half, we have not yet reached a specific "Award Signal" for director Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun, but favorable evaluations for the film continue and the local atmosphere is not bad, so we decided to stay in Venice until the closing. It has not finally confirmed whether he will attend the closing ceremony, but once he waits for the closing of the Venice Film Festival and then moves to Toronto together, where he will be held at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto on the 8th' I plan to attend the official screening. In addition to the official screening at this year's Toronto Film Festival, Lee Byung-hun is also waiting for the Special Tribute Award, which will be presented to the first Korean actor to achieve outstanding achievements in the film industry.

Sohn Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, and Yeom Hye-ran, who visited Venice together, unfortunately left Venice first and have returned home due to their next film filming and schedule.

a new work 'I can't help itDemonstrating the power of Korean films through 'Promotion of the National prestige' Director Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun will hold the golden lion's shining trophy and 'Welcome to Gold' is drawing keen attention from the film industry.

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·Critic's 100 points → Park Chan-wook X Lee Byung-hun staying until the festival..I can't help it

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