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A detective investigating a man's death in the mountains meets the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.
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| VarietyJessica KiangAfter the world-conquering success of Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” and the small-screen domination of “Squid Game,” your new, sublimely accomplished Korean thriller obsession is here, and it is Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave. |
| The AtlanticShirley LiIf the erotic thrillers of the past explored the dangers of lust, Park Chan-wook explores the risks of longing. His take on the genre isn’t just sexy; it’s playful and mordant and convoluted—and it begs to be rewatched, for the electrifying performances and for every frame he composes. It’s the kind of film that, like an overpowering attraction, refuses to be ignored. The only relief comes from indulging it. |
| Los Angeles TimesJustin ChangA love story by turns sprawling, despairing and invigorating. |
| The New York TimesManohla DargisFrom the very first destabilizing moments of this movie, Park dazzles you with the beauty of his images and the intoxicating bravura of his unfettered imagination. And then, just when you think you have found your bearings, he unmoors you yet once more, blowing minds and shattering hearts, yours included. |
| The GuardianPeter BradshawIt’s a gorgeously and grippingly made picture and Tang Wei is magnificent. |
| The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyCrafted with unforced humor, ravishing visuals and commanding maturity, Decision to Leave intoxicates with its potent brew of love, emotional manipulation — or is it? —and obsession. |
| Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzThe way Park composes each frame is masterful. Sometimes the set-ups are intended to throw you off the scent of what’s happening, but wow, who cares when a film looks like this? |
| Little White LiesHannah StrongWhile Decision to Leave might lack the grandiose scale of Park’s most-lauded work, its intimacy is no less apparent. |
| Austin ChronicleJosh KupeckiThe twists and convolutions can seem overwhelming, but Park sustains this high-wire act effortlessly. It’s about trust, you see, about letting go, and doing so will reveal as sublimely satisfying a romantic mystery as you're likely to see. |
| The A.V. ClubMark KeizerThe South Korean director, working at the top of his game, drops tantalizing clues that are best analyzed in multiple viewings which, it can be reported from first-hand experience, will be very helpful. |
