A STUNNING MYSTERY THAT STAYS WITH YOU
This isn’t a typical mystery, it feels almost poetic. Park Chan Wook frames each scene with such precision that the film often looks like a moving painting. The mix of tension and romance stands out most. The subtle looks and pauses between Tang Wei and Park Hae Il often carry more weight than dialogue. It’s a film that lingers in the mind long after it ends.
It’s not an easy watch for everyone because it is very slow pace. Some parts felt more style over substance, where the beauty of the shot mattered more than moving the plot forward. For viewers expecting a fast, thrilling crime story, this can feel frustrating.
Despite these flaws, Decision to Leave remains a remarkable work. It’s the kind of film that grows on you, where the atmosphere and emotions matter just as much as the mystery itself.
Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 9.5/10
Cinematography 10/10
Writing 8/10
Pacing 7/10
OST/Score 8/10
Overall 8/10
It’s not an easy watch for everyone because it is very slow pace. Some parts felt more style over substance, where the beauty of the shot mattered more than moving the plot forward. For viewers expecting a fast, thrilling crime story, this can feel frustrating.
Despite these flaws, Decision to Leave remains a remarkable work. It’s the kind of film that grows on you, where the atmosphere and emotions matter just as much as the mystery itself.
Plot 8/10
Acting and Characters 9.5/10
Cinematography 10/10
Writing 8/10
Pacing 7/10
OST/Score 8/10
Overall 8/10
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