Decision to Leave Movie Review

Hae-Joon, a seasoned detective, investigates the suspicious death of a man on a mountaintop. Soon, he begins to suspect Seo-rae, the deceased’s wife, while being unsettled by his attraction to her.

"Decision to Leave" by South Korean director Park Chan-Wook is a pretty fucking good movie. As a fan of his previous works such as "Oldboy," "The Handmaiden," and "Thirst," I had high expectations for this film and it did not disappoint. The opening of the movie was a bit jarring and the pacing felt a little off, but as the story progressed, it pulled me into its world. The score and choice of music in this film are excellent, with a sinister element that reminded me of a Johnny Greenwood or Thom York score. The twisted sense of attraction between the leads is one of the hallmarks of Park Chan-Wook's filmmaking and it works exceptionally well in this film. The editing is also remarkable, with a reveal that calls back to one of the reveals in "Oldboy." The movie is also funny at times with a dark sense of humor that I adore. Overall, I would rank "Decision to Leave" just below the "Vengeance trilogy" and "The Handmaiden" but above everything else that he's made. I want more from Park Chan-Wook, more movies please.

Good things about Decision to Leave

• Score
• Soundtrack
• Chemistry of Actors
• Editing
• Cinematography

Bad things about Decision to Leave

• Pacing
• Script

Rating: 4 / 5